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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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE TAHCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE TAHBrown, 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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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CLASummary: "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 QUIMorgan, Angie
Summary: Small Stanley wants to be brave, so he takes his Grandfather's advice and writes down everything that scares him, but when he loses the list he forgets what he is afraid of.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crocodile Books, USA, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc 2023
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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 LORPhilip, Claire
Summary: This enchanting story of adventure is sure to delight lovers of unicorns and fairy tales. Readers discover a princess who dares to be different--who wants to explore and follow her own path. With the help of a unicorn friend, she takes a journey to rescue a prince--a delightful and meaningful reversal of a common fairy-tale story. Featuring accessible text and colorful illustrations, this tale...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2022
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Summary: "Amelia is shy, finding solace in fairy tales but finds the courage to make friends with her new neighbors and embark on an adventure in her new wheelchair with the help of a litte bird outside her window." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NASCoppo, 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 COPKadi, Marion
Summary: When an old lion dies, his reflection finds someone new to follow--a little girl named Harriet, who finds she is much more ferocious with this new face in the mirror.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: Jeremy is a worrier. He worries about odd socks, spotty bananas, evil squirrels, burnt toast, dinosaurs and, most of all . . . the wind! His friend Maggie isn't worried about anything - after all, what's the worst that could happen? But when Maggie decides to go outside and play in the wind, Jeremy must act fast to keep her out of danger, and he is soon to discover that a bit of courage leads...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nosy Crow, an imprint of Candlewick Press 2021
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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: Monsters Morton and Bogart are best friends. But they don't always see eye to eye. So when they encounter a closed door, anxious Bogart wants to keep it closed, because there must be something really bad on the other side. But Morton thinks it'll be something amazing! Which is it? Through bright, expressive illustrations, readers learn that, while not knowing can be frightening, being brave can...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Imprint 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE HORStephens, Elle
Summary: A magical meteor crashes into Pup Tower, and the PAW Patrol pups get superpowers, becoming the The Mighty Pups! But when Skye's superpowers are stolen by a greedy scientist named Vee, Skye must overcome her feelings of smallness and helplessness. After all, "No pup is too small!"
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Publisher / Publication Date: Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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Summary: Bryson, a young bison, shows his herd how to get through a storm with a little bravery and some self-confidence.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zonderkidz 2023
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Summary: Wanda wants to be brave like her big brother, but she really does not like the Coaster of Doom at the local amusement park--and standing up to peer pressure is also a way to be brave.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SUMCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SUMMeyers, Seth
Summary: Bear is so timid that he is even afraid of his own reflection, but he does not like to admit that he is scared to his friend, Rabbit, who is very daring--but when Rabbit is in danger Bear finds the courage to rescue his friend.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flamingo Books 2022
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Summary: Upset after being bullied, Thuy, a Vietnamese American, pretends she is different creatures, including an especially strong, wonderful being made up of her two mothers and herself. Includes note about the phoenix and the Sarabha.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2019
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Summary: "When Muhammad gets a special salat rug on his seventh birthday, he is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at him and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? From two powerhouse creators comes an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE THOSchultz, Connie
Summary: After changing her appearance to avoid insults from Tom the Troll, Lola decides to be brave and befriend the bully.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Razorbill 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SCHVail, Rachel
Summary: "Katie Honors is a really brave kid. She can go to bed with just one small night light. She can hold her tears in when it's time to say goodbye to her mom at school. But sometimes Katie isn't ready to say goodbye and doesn't feel brave at all. When this happens, she Kaplooms! She refuses to let go of her mom, and everything is flurried as she begins to cry. Her emotions feel frightening. It's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE VAIBunting, Eve
Summary: One day, an egg rolled out of a nest and right into a deep pond. Now that egg is a little duck, and the water is still very scary. Jumping into the pond at all seems impossible, never mind swimming in a line with all his brothers. "You're a duck, and ducks don't sink," Big Frog points out. Practicing in a puddle helps a little, while backrubs and snacks from his mother help a little more. Big...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2018