Because when you know what to do… emergencies feel a whole lot less scary.

Nervous Ned Needs to Know follows Ned – a thoughtful, sometimes-anxious kid – who wants to understand what to do when things go wrong. Whether it’s a power outage, a storm rolling in, or not being able to reach a parent, Ned discovers a simple, empowering way to feel prepared: P.A.C.E. Planning.

With help from his friend’s dad, Prepper Pete, Ned learns how to create a Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency plan for communication and safety. Suddenly, the unknown doesn’t feel so overwhelming – because Ned has a plan he can trust.

Practical, Empowering, and Kid-Friendly

This newest addition to the Prepper Pete & Friends series helps young readers understand emergency readiness in a calm and confidence-building way. Through colorful illustrations and interactive fill-ins, families can customize the book with personal contact information, making it both a story and a real-life safety tool.

Key Features

Simple P.A.C.E. Planning for Kids

Introduces the Primary–Alternate–Contingency–Emergency model using friendly language and real examples children can remember and use.

Confidence Over Fear

Shows kids that preparedness isn’t scary… it’s comforting. Ned learns that having a plan makes him feel capable and calm during uncertain moments.

Interactive Learning

Readers get to practice:

• Dialing a phone number

• Reciting an address

• Identifying safe contacts

• Filling in their own emergency plan
  Turning the story into a hands-on family activity.

Perfect for Families, Schools, and Safety Programs

Great for sparking conversations about communication, emergencies, and “what to do when…” in a reassuring, age-appropriate way.

Newest Release in the Prepper Pete & Friends Series

Building on the tradition of teaching practical skills through engaging stories.