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Butchie’s fear of the wicked witch is a normal childhood reaction to something unfamiliar and unsettling. His fear arises from perceiving a threat, triggering a natural fight-or-flight response — in his case, he jumps behind the sofa to escape. His sister helps ease his fear by offering calm reassurance, useful information, and modeling steady behavior.

Witnessing his dad’s heart attack shakes Butchie’s world. Seeing his father so vulnerable becomes a wake-up call. Determined to help, Butchie steps up — vacuuming, mowing the lawn, taking out the trash. What began as fear turns into a lesson in strength and care. Butchie’s actions demonstrate that even in the toughest moments, families can come out stronger.

Butchie has a recurring nightmare: a pterodactyl swoops down and chases him as he walks home from school. The fear makes him hesitant to go to bed. When Butchie finally tells his mom about the scary dream, she explains that dreams aren’t real — they’re just stories the mind creates. Gently, she probes and uncovers what might be fueling Butchie’s anxiety.

Butchie carried a secret that made him anxious. He wanted to do the bike trick his friends did so easily — riding hands-free. But deep down, he was scared of losing control, crashing, and being teased. Butchie eventually realized his anxiety was something he’d built up in his own mind. With that insight, he found the courage and self-assurance to decide the trick just wasn’t worth the risk.