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Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Things are about to get scary Are you afraid of the dark? Or getting lost? Just like humans, animals can get scared too. That's okay, it's natural! While people might run or scream, fulmar birds vomit, Texas horned lizards shoot blood from their eyes and hagfish slime their enemies. Full of incredible and sometimes gross animal facts, Mighty Scared explores the awesome ways animals around the world respond when predators are near."-- cover page...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Teach kids the joy of adventure and exploration. Any conversation about adventure inevitably means having a conversation about the difference between healthy concern and overblown worry. What is adventure? What causes fear? That’s what this book explores—how living a life of adventure means living a life facing your fears."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lake Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Andy Lee and Heath McKenzie are back with their highly anticipated ninth book, (Pretty Please) Do Not Open this Book. Whether 'pretty please' is a polite request or a desperate plea is for you to decide! This time, Wizz is reunited with his delightful friend Nessie, in some more highly relatable and hilarious situations. Anyone who occasionally (or not so occasionally) is nervous or unsure of themselves will delight in Wizz's escapades. Trying new...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
A perfect picture book about perseverance, overcoming challenges, and working hard to achieve your goals! Sydney learns to conquer her fear of public speaking at school, in this affectionate father-daughter story referencing inspiring role models who dealt with similar issues. Sydney wants to be a great leader when she grows up. There's just one problem -- when she tries to speak in front of the class, she gets nervous, and the words just won't come...
5) Tiny tales
Author
Series
Owly volume 5
Publisher
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Owly is a wonderful friend! He's honest, trustworthy, and kind. And whenever any of his pals are in trouble, he always finds a way to help. Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when they're down, rescuing his friends when they're in danger, and encouraging his friends when they doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return"--Provided by publisher.
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