What if fear wasn't something to fight... but something to understand?Milo has learned how to listen, lead, and help others-but now he faces a quieter challenge.Fear.The kind that makes your chest tight.The kind that freezes your words.The kind that whispers what if.In Buddy Paw and the Fear That Spoke, Milo discovers that fear doesn't mean weakness-and it doesn't need to disappear for courage to exist.With the gentle guidance of Buddy Paw, children learn: Why fear shows up when something mattersHow to slow down instead of panickingWhat to do when your body freezesHow fear can become a guide instead of a blockerThis thoughtful middle-grade story is written especially for children who: Feel anxious or overwhelmedStruggle with speaking upExperience "freeze" momentsWant reassurance that they are not brokenBuddy Paw and the Fear That Spoke teaches an important truth: Bravery isn't the absence of fear.It's learning how to listen to it without letting it lead.Perfect for ages 8-12, this book supports: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)Anxiety-aware classroomsBedtime reading with meaningConversations between kids, parents, and teachers