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Author
Series
Little Mouse (Emily Gravett) volume 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Little Mouse introduces you to some of the scariest creatures in the animal kingdom-- and shows you how to face your fears-- in this adorable follow-up to Little Mouses Big Book of Fears"--Amazon.com.
323) Too scared to sleep
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A garbage disposal that feeds on flesh… A beloved stuffed rabbit that cooks up your parents… Roses that require human blood to bloom… From blood-chilling horror to supernatural scares, this collection of short stories from debut author Andrew Duplessie offers something to stoke anyone's fear factor. But that's only the beginning. In a first-ever twist, each story also comes with a pulse-pounding video that deepens the horror....
324) Maya
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"The electricity in Maya's house has gone out again. Worse, she is afraid of the dark -- and her fear has been even worse since her father died. Now it feels as if the darkness will never go away. Mayas mother distracts her with a legend about the banyan tree, which saved the world from the first monsoon by drinking up the floodwaters, and growing tall and strong. Later that night, unsettled by the noises around her, Maya revisits the story in her...
325) Swim, Jim!
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Jim the crocodile finds the courage to face his fear of swimming in this funny and charming debut picture book for fans of Jabari Jumps and Jean Reidy's Truman! Jim the crocodile is scared of swimming -- or rather, of sinking. His family's swamp is just too deep, too dark, and too big. But maybe he could swim, if only there were a smaller swamp where he could try it on his own terms. Jim wiggle-waggles far and wide until he finds the perfect place....
Author
Series
Mister Shivers volume 4
Publisher
Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A collection of five scary stories, first featuring Jason, sleeping over at his uncle Henry's house, who needs to take a long, dark walk to the bathroom only to find someone is waiting for him inside.
327) The Ghoul
Author
Publisher
Crocodile Books, an imprint of Interlink Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The villagers are afraid of the "Ghoul." For years, they've tiptoed around the village for fear of disturbing it. The monster doesn't look like them, and it is believed to eat humans. One day, the brave Hassan embarks on a dangerous mission to face the long-feared Ghoul. When Hassan finally meets the Ghoul living on top of the mountain, he discovers that the Ghoul is just as terrified of people as they are of him. Hassan and the Ghoul realize that...
Author
Series
Henry Heckelbeck volume 12
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Henry's friends are excited to try out the diving boards at their new community pool, but Henry's fear of heights dampens his enthusiasm.
329) This is not a drill
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Ava is having a really bad day. Her parents are getting divorced. She just had a big argument with her two best friends. And she forgot to charge her phone… again. To top it all off, while she is hiding out in the bathroom over lunch, the alarm goes off for a lockdown drill. Ava knows the rules. She has to get herself into a classroom, turn the ringer off on her phone, lock the door, and cover the windows. But all of the rooms have already been...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
To accomplish her evil plan to flood the town, Bubbles the goldfish has assembled an army of fish hiding in the town pipes, and it is up to Ember the Chihuahua to overcome his fear of water and rally the other pets to stop Bubbles.
331) Oslo learns to swim
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Rex the warthog and Oslo the oxpecker bird are friends who do everything together. But when Rex wants to go swimming, Oslo objects! The water looks cold and wet. There might be sharks. Will Rex be able to help Oslo overcome his fears and join in the fun?"--
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Norman is one amazing goldfish! His owner knows Norman is sure to dazzle the crowd at Pet-O-Rama with his circles, bubbles, and flips--even though some kids don't think a goldfish is a good pet. But when Norman is finally on stage, he freezes up and hides behind his plant. Poor Norman! Luckily, his owner plays a familiar song on the tuba, helping Norman to relax and show the crowd how amazing he really is. The popular stars of Not Norman return in...
334) El secreto de Luis
Author
Publisher
Corimbo
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
Español
Description
At a grade school for young pigs, Luis, a young wolf experiences his first day at school. But this school is a school for young pigs. And he's the only wolf. All the students stare at him. Lewis feels alone and unhappy. He's going to have to find a way to fit in. This story deals with the themes of being different and the difficulty of fitting in at school.
Una situación cotidiana sobre lo que supone para los pequeños incorporarse a una nueva...
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"Meet Hattie Harmony, Worry Detective. She's always there to help her friends when they need her. And the first day of school can cause a lot of jitters--from speaking in front of the class to taking the bus. Hattie always finds the perfect tools to calm her friends' bodies and minds. But when her own fears start to bubble up, can Hattie learn to overcome them herself?"--
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
A brave fearless family decides to go bear hunting. As they travel they encounter very tall grass, a river, dark forests, snow storms and other obstacles. In order to get to where they want to go, they learn that there are some things you can't go over, you can't go under but have to go through. Continuing on their journey they finally encounter the enormous bear they were seeking, but make a hasty retreat all the way back home from where they...
337) Where the woods end
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Kestrel, a young huntress, lives in a seemingly endless forest crawling with dangerous beasts. But the most dangerous beasts of all are the Grabbers--beings that are born when you are and stalk you throughout your life, waiting for the perfect moment to snatch and eat you. No one has ever defeated their Grabber once attacked, and those that die from accidents or other creatures are considered "lucky." Kestrel has been tasked by her mother, a powerful...
338) Being brave
Author
Publisher
Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Shows kids that being brave doesn't have to be grand or heroic. Whether you're feeling sad, nervous, unsure, or left out, taking control of how you feel and being brave starts with listening to your heart"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Louie and Ralphie Ratso have a genius idea: if they clear out the lot down the street, they can use all the junk lying around to build makeshift games for a Big City FunTime Arcade! With their friends to help, they'll be able to recycle all the old abandoned stuff into whack-a-mouse, a high-striker, a fortune-telling booth and more. Everyone says the house next to the lot is haunted, but if Louie just pretends it's not there, he can ignore the goose...
340) I have a question
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Written with terrific humor, empathy, and tenderness, author-illustrator Andrew Arnold's I Have a Question is wonderfully funny and mightily empowering--inspiring anyone who has ever felt too shy, too silly or too afraid to raise their hand.
For Stevie, speaking up in class can be scary. So, when Ms. Gail asks, "Are there any questions?" Stevie looks around the classroom, hoping someone will raise their hand. But no one does. No one has a single...
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