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42) Parachute
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Toby is afraid of heights, but when his cat gets stuck in a tree, Toby must face his fears in order to rescue him"--
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"A heart centered life is a reflective life, and when we live more reflectively, we operate less reactively. With her signature relatability, Danielle LaPorte turns self-help right side out. "Don't try to life hack your way through fear--that only creates more fear." And stop suppressing your ego: "It will put up a fight, but the ego just wants to be loved--integrated, not segregated." The bestselling author explains why self-acceptance is counterculture,...
46) When lions roar
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Loud, scary noises frighten a child until quiet and calmness return.
48) Final girls
Author
Publisher
Subterranean Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
What if you could fix the worst parts of yourself by confronting your worst fears? Dr. Jennifer Webb has invented proprietary virtual reality technology that purports to heal psychological wounds by running clients through scenarios straight out of horror movies and nightmares. In a carefully controlled environment, with a medical cocktail running through their veins, sisters might develop a bond they've been missing their whole lives?while running...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each of us, young and old. From the scary thought of panthers in the park to the unsettling scene of a new classroom, fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou's strong verse is matched by the daring vision of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose childlike style reveals the powerful emotions and fanciful imaginings of youth. Together, Angelou's...
Author
Series
Stella Batts volume 9
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"As a prize for reading the most books, Stella's class wins a sleepover in the school library. But after some strange occurrences, including finding a book written by an author who has the same name, Stella realizes she's not as brave as she thought"-Provided by the publisher.
56) Afraid
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes kids have questions about why they feel afraid. This title covers reasons one might feel afraid and ways that can help."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
There's a monster under Leo's bed making a ruckus every night. When Leo needs to go to the bathroom, he leaps from the bed to the door careful not to put his feet on the floor within the monster's reach. But one night Leo gets tired of being scared and boldly calls out to the monster to see if they can't just work something out. Surprisingly, the monster listens, and Leo finds out that even enormous monsters have fears!
Author
Series
Ladybug Girl volume 3
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Lulu, who likes to wear a ladybug costume, goes to the beach for the first time and makes sand castles, flies kites, and deals with her fear of the ocean.
Author
Publisher
Prestel
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"From dark basements to deserted streets, swooping birds to cars' glaring headlights, menacing foxes to friendly cats, the two friends spend a day and evening confronting things that are both frightful and harmless. As the two hedgehogs walk through their neighborhood, they talk casually about their fears and strategies for dealing with them--whistling, holding hands, counting, being still, and accepting kindness"--
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