Schwartz, Alexandra Cassel
Summary: "Daniel is so excited to take his first swim class...until he gets close to the water--then he starts to get nervous. Suddenly, swimming seems more scary than exciting. With his swim instructor's help, can Daniel overcome his fear of water?"--Publisher's description.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2023
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Summary: "When Kevin and his friends discover a mysterious ladder, everyone wants to know what is at the top, and who gets to find out first"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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Summary: "Violet and Jobie, sibling mice accustomed to living comfortably in a human home, find themselves uprooted and must quickly adapt to an unfamiliar world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC PERBrown, Lisa
Summary: A young girl with appendicitis recounts her strange and scary trip to the hospital, and the nine times she cried--and a few times when she did not.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BROClark, Karla (Karla Jean)
Summary: In this collection of rhyming stories, children conquer their fears and find inner strength during a nighttime thunderstorm, the first day of school, and a doctor's visit.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rise x Penguin Workshop 2021
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Summary: Zero, dismayed by her big, empty, roundness, tries to force herself into the shape of the much-admired One, but must finally accept that she can only be Zero.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ko Kids Books 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Preschool Otoshi 2010Scollon, Bill
Summary: Despite being all better after falling down and getting covered by burs while playing, Stuffy has trouble being brave enough to play again.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Spotlight 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Dad takes Bluey, Bingo, and Mackenzie to the creek after they grow tired of playing at the playground. But Bluey doesn't like the thorns, or the spiders, or the pointy rocks, or ... the leeches! She struggles to find the fun. Can Bluey learn to step out of her comfort zone and try new things?"--Amazon.com
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers Licenses, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2020
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Summary: "Little Tractor drove down the hill with Daddy, but he slipped in the mud. Now Little Tractor is scared and doesn't want to leave the barn when it rains. But then Lili says there's an emergency. . .A familiar book in which Little Tractor overcomes his fear to help his friends"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clavis Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE QUIBaillie, Allan
Summary: "A noble dragon fighter sets out on an expedition to fight the last dragon. Would you like to come along? Through shifting sands and tangled forests and past the whispering abyss, many awful perils are braved - witches, trolls, werewolves, ghost owls, scorpions, and vultures - but where is the dragon? This clever tale by Allan Baillie and Wayne Harris is not to be missed by anyone with the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BAICoppo, Marianna
Summary: "Olivia, an indoor cat, is a fearless explorer until she accidentally finds herself outside, which tests her adventurous sense of self and results in a brave new outlook."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE COPSanders, Jayneen
Summary: "Meet Emmi! She is resilient, independent and courageous. She always tries her best, and even when the going gets tough, Emmi never gives in. This charming story uses verse and beautiful illustrations to model resilience, persistence, and the ability to face challenges with tenacity. Children who are resilient are brave, curious, confident and problem solvers. Nurturing these traits in our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Educate2Empower Publishing, an imprint of Upload Publishing Pty Ltd 2020
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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Maddy Rollag struggles with prairie life on her aunt and uncle's farm in Dakota Territory, but on January 12, 1888, when a blizzard threatens to trap Maddy and her classmates inside their damaged schoolhouse, she finds the courage and strength to lead them to safety. Includes historical note, glossary, and discussion questions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED GILKelly, Erin Entrada
Summary: Marisol Rainey's mother was born in the Philippines. Marisol's father works and lives part-time on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. And Marisol, who has a big imagination and likes to name inanimate objects, has a tree in her backyard she calls Peppina, but she's way too scared to climb it. This all makes Marisol the only girl in her small Louisiana town with a mother who was born elsewhere...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: After his encounter with Jack, Mr. Giant is living peacefully in a small village--so when a new baron shows up and demands more taxes from the villagers he must confront the baron without losing his temper.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Stone Arch Books 2014
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2 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BRATreffinger, Carolyn.
Summary: Because of his fear of the sea, a young Chinese boy is sent to a distant mountain where he proves his bravery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker 1995
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC TRESchulz, Charles M. (Charles Monroe)
Summary: As Valentine's Day approaches Charlie Brown tries to find the courage to give the Little Red-haired Girl a valentine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SCHSummary: Featuring original illustrations created by diverse artists from around the world, this collection of empowering short stories highlights inspiring acts of courage and kindness shown by Disney princesses and "Frozen" queens.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC TALMiedoso, Andres
Summary: When supernatural things start happening in the house timid Andres and his parents just moved into, next-door-neighbor Desmond Cole, eight, comes to the rescue.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2022
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Summary: Hal and the Herons have done the impossible. This group of outsiders has beaten out the strongest, most skilled young warriors in all of Skandia to win the Brotherband competition. But their celebration comes to an abrupt end when the Skandians' most sacred artifact, the Andomal, is stolen -- and the Herons are to blame. To find redemption they must track down the thief Zavac and recover the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Manufactured and distributed by] Findaway World, LLC 2012
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Summary: Little Pup and his friend Little Duck are afraid to go down the big slide, but when Little Duck decides to try, Little Pup musters up his courage to help his friend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nancy Paulsen Books 2022
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Summary: Sophy was shy and lonely. She didn't fit in with anyone at school and people laughed and whispered behind her back. But, one day, a wolf appears in her room and teaches Sophy that she has a wolf-like courage that can change everything. This is a story about conquering that feeling of shyness, being brave and finding your voice when you need it the most.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LORHenderson, Leah
Summary: A retelling of a tale of bravery against seemingly insurmountable odds and a community working together to overcome adversity, reminding us that no challenge is too great, and that even the smallest of us can make a world of difference. Includes the origins of the folktale and facts about hummingbirds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HENKirk, Daniel.
Summary: When Sarah, an explorer mouse, meets Sam she gives him the courage to finally climb to the highest library shelves--and beyond--and he shows her how to explore the world through reading.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2010