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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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Kids' Favorite Characters, Call number: JE DAN

Brown, 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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2023

Copies Available at Fife Lake

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRO

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BRO

Clark, 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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Rise x Penguin Workshop 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CLA

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

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Young Readers Licenses, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2020

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Loring-Fisher, Jo

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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Frances Lincoln Children's Books 2022

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LOR

Philip, 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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Windmill Books 2022

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Nastro, Caroline

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." --

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Two Lions 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NAS

Quintart, Natalie

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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Clavis Publishing 2022

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE QUI

Stephens, Elle

1 hold on 1 copy

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!"

Format: text

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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Sumner Johnson, Janet

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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Editions, a capstone imprint 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SUM

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SUM

Phi, Bao

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.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG PHI

Kirk, Daniel

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.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Nancy Paulsen Books 2022

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Stuart, Scott

Summary: Inspired by the author's own little boy, 'Shadow's' main character likes princesses, fairies and things 'not for boys'... he soon learns (through the support of his dad) that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide. This is an important book for a new generation of children (and adults alike) which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Larrikin House 2020

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STU

Stein, David Ezra

Summary: "Murray worries...about lots of things. He doesn't want to go out in the rain. He's scared of the barking dogs at the park. Fireworks make him jump. But gradually he learns that he can put on a raincoat. He can make new friends. He can be brave."--Front jacket flap.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STE

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STE

Ludwig, Trudy

Summary: Camila is filled with worry and fear, but when she hides during a class field trip to the aquarium, she finds a classmate who is also afraid and needs a friend.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2022

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Nastro, Caroline

Summary: "Little Bird is afraid to leave the nest; he doesn't think that he can fly. But when he lands in a big city by accident and discovers that the world is more amazing than he ever imagined, he finds the courage to soar!"--Back cover.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Clavis 2021

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE NAS

Levi, Taltal

Summary: "Through the eyes of a child, the world is full of adventure! A teacup-sized little girl discovers a playground in a potted plant, and the perfect swimming pool in a glass of water. Then when she sees a mysterious shadow lurking beyond her books and paper clips, she must summon her courage. But wait! Could this fluffy, purring creature be a friend? Taltal Levi's evocative text and illustrations...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: NorthSouth Books 2020

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Cornwall, Gaia

Summary: Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. 'Looks easy, ' says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2018

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Salazar, Alicia

Summary: At first Camila is thrilled to be chosen to represent her class in the school spelling bee, but than she becomes anxious about performing in front of an audience and considers withdrawing.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2023

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SAL

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JBR PURPLE SAL

Faruqi, Saadia

Summary: When a new gym teacher introduces her gym class to soccer, Yasmin fears it will be as rough as the professional sport but must try to find courage to play goalie.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, A Capstone imprint 2020

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE FAR

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE FAR

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