When Fuzzy Was Afraid of Big and Loud Things

by Inger Maier (2005, Magination Press, 9.95)
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Fuzzy is afraid of loud sounds such as thunder and lightning, and the large animals on the farm making big noises. Fuzzy's father helps him desensitize to these big and loud noises using a number of behavioral practices. Each time Fuzzy is afraid, his father gently encourages and reassures him, helping him imaginatively practice exposure to the loud sounds so he can get used to them. Color. Grades PreK-2. [8" x 8"...32 pages]

The Bad-News Report Card

by Nancy Poydar (2006, Holiday House, 16.95/hardback)
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It's report card day in Isabel's classroom, and at first Isabel is sure that her report card is going to be "excellent," but then she has doubts. This book helps to calm the nerves of students fearing the worst about their own report cards. Color. Grades K-3. [8" x 10"...32 pages]

The Bravest of the Brave

by Shutta Crum (2005, Knopf, 15.95/hardback)
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A tale of a young skunk heading home through the woods alone—or so he thinks. Is he brave enough to make the trip?" With bouncy rhymes, charming art, a subtle counting theme, and a surprise ending, this story will entertain and reassure any child who's ever been afraid. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 11”...40 pages]

Jenny is Scared: When Sad Things Happen in the World

by Carol Shuman (2003, Magination Press, 9.95)
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Jenny and her brother Sam are scared! The TV has played news all morning, Jenny's piano lesson was canceled, and Mom and Dad forgot to make lunch. Jenny and Sam want to know what's going on and how not to be so scared, and Mom and Dad can help. With honest sensitivity, this book explores children's fears and reactions surrounding terrorism, war, and other violent events. Grades K-3. [8" x 10"...32 pages]

The Lion Who Lost His Roar

by Marcia Nass (2000, Childswork/Childsplay, 12.50)
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Louie the Lion was known to all as The Fearless King of the Jungle. Then one day he learned what fear was, and he lost his courage and his roar. He told his friends to just call him "Louie the Scaredy Cat." But then, Louie learned techniques that enabled him to overcome his stage fright, one small step at a time. Grades 1-5. [8.5" x 11"...53 pages]

Help Is Here for Facing Fear!

by Molly Wigand (2000, Abbey Press, 7.95)
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Childhood fear is normal. But if should not interfere with everyday life. [6" x 6"...32 pages]

This book is part of The Elf-Help Books for Kids Series.

What to Do When You're Scared and Worried: A Guide for Kids

by James Crist (2004, Free Spirit, 9.95)
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From upsetting events to a fear of spiders to panic disorders, kids have worries and fears. And now, kids have help—whether they struggle a little or a lot. Drawing on his years of experience helping children deal with anxiety, Dr. James Crist has written a book that kids can turn to when they need advice, reassurance, and ideas to try. Grades 3-8. [5.5” x 8.5”...128 pages]

When Lizzy Was Afraid of Trying New Things

by Inger Maire (2004, Magination Press, 9.95)
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Lizzy is shy and afraid of failing or making mistakes, so she refuses to try new things. Fuzzy the Little Sheep helps his anxious sister Lizzy attempt different activities and test herself in gentle, realistic ways. Color. Grades Pre-K-2. [8” x 8”...32 pages]

You've Got Dragons

by Kathryn Cave (2003, Peachtree, 16.95/hardback)
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Worries, fears, anxieties…they are all dragons and they sneak up on most of us at one time or another. Lots of people get them. Even really good people get them. And sometimes they are hard to get rid of. This gently humorous, reassuring story helps take the worry out of childhood fears by transforming anxieties and fears into dragons. Color. Grades 1-5. [10” x 11”...32 pages]

Some Things Are Scary

by Florence Heide (2000, Candlewick Press, 15.99/hardback)
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Childhood bugaboos have never been exposed with more comic urgency than in this masterful mix of things horrible and monstrous. Witty Text. Color. Grades K-4. [9” x 10.5”...32 pages]

There’s a Big, Beautiful World Out There!

by Nancy Carlson (2002, Viking, 5.99)
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This book offers young readers encouragement to face their fears—like the mean dog next door, thunderstorms, and people who look different than your family. Color. K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

When I Feel Scared

by Cornelia Spelman (2002, Whitman, 6.95)
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A little bear describes some of the things that frighten him. Things like bad dreams or big, tall slides, or when his mother goes away. Sometimes, he feels scared and doesn’t know why! Color. Grades Pre-1. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

Night Light: A Story for Children Afraid of the Dark

by Jack Dutro (1991, Magination Press, 9.95)
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Fear of the dark is a common experience most of us outgrow—we don't know how. Parents know the fear usually simply stops, but children don't—they are simply afraid. This delightful and inventive story taps the inner resources we use to calm our fears and, in so doing, provides another spark of growth for young readers. Grades 1-3. [8” x 9”...32 pages]

I Feel Frightened

by Brian Moses (1999, Sundance Publishing, 7.50)
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Illustrates how students might do all sorts of things to avoid: monsters, the first days of school, going to the dentist—or even scary TV shows. [7.5” x 8”...32 pages each]

This book is part of the popular Kid-to-Kid Series.

Dear Bear

by Joanna Harrison (1994, Carolrhoda, 6.95)
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When Katie writes a letter to the bear she knows is living underneath the stairs, a surprising thing occurs. He writes back to say that he is taking a vacation and will be gone for a few days! No one is more astonished than Katie to discover that she misses him while he's gone. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

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