maizy, age 8

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

Because there is a shadow most of the time.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I used to be afraid of the dark but then when I tried sleeping with the door closed, I didn't notice because my eyes were already closed.

maizy's Comments:

I thought that the caterpillar was like Anansai the Spider in most African tales.

rebecca, age 12

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

i feel scared and i pray to god the saviour to help me with my decision

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

i would give them a cuddle and help them and ask god why he is frightening the other people

rebecca's Comments:

high school musical

philo, age over 18

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

only by facing it..

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

caterpillars!

philo's Comments:

I love it because it is from home, and also even after reading in Latin, Spanish, English.. etc.. I have not found anything that can take the place of such high philosophy! You know... Africa's is seen as the continent of tears and no laughter!!

jessica, age eight

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

rhino

jessica's Comments:

I think it was very intresting because there was a caterpiller in the story but it was very good.

destiny, age 10

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

because it's ugly and mean looking

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I was afraid. I was afraid of darkness.

destiny's Comments:

The story was amazing.

Alastair, age 28

Alastair's Comments:

Why have you spoiled the ending in the title?

kaylin, age 13

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

When I see it or really get bad feeling inside of me.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

Riding the big rides at the schools carnival.

kaylin's Comments:

It was awesome, I loved it and it really helped me pass my school exam thanxxx so much.

hajra, age 9

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

Well maybe I can see a shadow.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I used to be scared of clowns and ghosts and people would used to make me believe in ghosts!

hajra's Comments:

I think it's good and it has a good message that everyone will try and folllow.

Sherlyn, age 11

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

By seeing it with your own eyes.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I used to be afraid of my shadow, I don't feel afraid anymore because I know that a shadow can't do anything to me.

Sherlyn's Comments:

I loved the story! It was a very nice fable.

Alina, age 9

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

I can tell when something is scary because I hear a loud and a scary voice.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

It had never happened to me before, but if it did I would go to my room and hide under my bed.

Alina's Comments:

I thought it was an awesome story because it taught a valuable lesson to never tease anyone.

kate, age 13

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

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Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

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kate's Comments:

It is wrong I think. It is supposed to be a frog, not a caterpillar.

Marilyn, age 11

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

You face your fears and go in to see what it actually is.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

When I was younger, I was afraid of cockroaches. But now when I see a cockroach, I don't freak out. I just look for the nearest newspaper or shoe.

Marilyn's Comments:

I thought it was clever.

megan, age 11

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

Because you act like you aren't scared anymore and you go check it out.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

The mouse at Chuckie Cheese.

megan's Comments:

I thought that it was a good story and that it should be a series. Someone could make a series life out of this story!!!!!

emily, age 13

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

Well it was a realy good story and the scary thing I was thinking about is I think all the time when I think about a scary story is a vampire sucking my blood.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

Well when I was two I was afraid of big kids but now I' a big kid because I'm 13 now.

emily's Comments:

Well it was called the Caterpilar's voice and I only read half of it. It was about the Caterpilar's voice and it had in it a caterpilar.

Angeles, age 9

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

From the tall.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

The spiders.

Angeles's Comments:

The story it was good and fun.

sakeia, age 8

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

A shadow is big and scary.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I was afraid of dogs but I let one come next to me.

sakeia's Comments:

I thought it was funny because the caterpillar's vioce was loud.

, age

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

A caterpillar

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

THE DARKNESS

's Comments:

I FELT HAPPY

Anindits, age 9

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

You can tell something is big and scary by seeing its shape and the way it behaves.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I was afraid of ghosts that doesn't exist. I told myself that i am not afraid of them when i think of them.

Anindits's Comments:

I think it was really wonderful.

Cissy Coo Coo, age 5

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

People show it in their expressions.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I picked up my worst nightmere which is a slllllllllllllllllluuuuuuuuuuug, eww!

Cissy Coo Coo's Comments:

It is totally satisfactory.

Samuel, age 6

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

I could tell by looking at the scary pictures. I was so scared I had nightmares in bed and you don't want to know what happened to the bed sheet.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I was scared of my mum until I found out she was nice.

Samuel's Comments:

I thought it was fascinating and so enjoyable. Highly recommended, I loved the start.

Aaron, age 6

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

If you get very scared.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

I was scared of the boogyman. I faced my fear by not thinking about it.

Aaron's Comments:

It was mind changing, it was very emotional.

hannah, age 10

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

When you get scared.

hannah's Comments:

It was good.

jonathan, age 8

How can you tell if something that seems big and scary really is big and scary?

The Komodo Dragon was big and scary.

Think of something you felt afraid of when you were younger that you're not afraid of anymore. What did you do so you wouldn't feel afraid of it anymore?

A ghost scares me, and I turn a nightlight on.

jonathan's Comments:

It was fantastic.