Picture Books
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Me and My Fear
by Francesca Sanna
When a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? Surely no one else feels the same way...
I Used to be Afraid
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
A novelty picture book exploring the many forms fear can take and the importance of overcoming it.
Go Away Big Green Monster
by Ed Emberley
Die-cut pages through which bits of a monster are revealed are designed to help a child control nighttime fears of monsters.
Get Me Out of this Book!: Rules and Tools for Being Brave
by Kalli Dakos
Max, a skittish bookmark, learns to conquer his fear of books by using rules and tools inspired by the Navy SEALs.
When You're Scared
by Andre Poulin
A hungry little bear is trapped inside a dumpster. His distraught mama bear can't fish him out. Thankfully, a boy and his mother, camping nearby, come to the rescue. Although everyone in this story is scared, they are able to act with courage and compassion--showing readers that it's OK to be scared.
Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Adam Rex
A series of monsters spend the night trying to learn what scares Darth Vader, before revealing their true selves.
Splash: A Little Book about Bouncing Back
by Maria van Lieshout
Splash the seal is having a very bad day and just wants to be left alone, but after telling the sun it need not rise he fears it really cannot reach the sky, and his efforts to help it bounce up lift his own spirits.
Don't Worry Little Crab
by Chris Haughton
Little Crab is eager to go with Very Big Crab to see the ocean for the first time, but when he discovers how big the waves are, he is not so sure.
Upper Elementary
Jim's Lion
by Russell Hoban
A young boy who is afraid of the operation that can help him get well learns to overcome his fear with the help of a caring nurse. (graphic novel)
The Shark Report
by Derek Anderson
After learning about sharks in school, Benny McGhee is afraid to swim in the ocean, but a great white shark follows him home and they quickly become friends.
Guts
by Raina Telgemeier
In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, the author describes her childhood anxiety, in a story about growing up and gathering the courage to face and conquer her fears. (graphic novel)
Clicking on the book titles will take you to the catalog record for each item.
Me and My Fear
by Francesca Sanna
When a young girl has to move countries and start at a new school, her fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn't understand anyone? Surely no one else feels the same way...
I Used to be Afraid
by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
A novelty picture book exploring the many forms fear can take and the importance of overcoming it.
Go Away Big Green Monster
by Ed Emberley
Die-cut pages through which bits of a monster are revealed are designed to help a child control nighttime fears of monsters.
Get Me Out of this Book!: Rules and Tools for Being Brave
by Kalli Dakos
Max, a skittish bookmark, learns to conquer his fear of books by using rules and tools inspired by the Navy SEALs.
When You're Scared
by Andre Poulin
A hungry little bear is trapped inside a dumpster. His distraught mama bear can't fish him out. Thankfully, a boy and his mother, camping nearby, come to the rescue. Although everyone in this story is scared, they are able to act with courage and compassion--showing readers that it's OK to be scared.
Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Adam Rex
A series of monsters spend the night trying to learn what scares Darth Vader, before revealing their true selves.
Splash: A Little Book about Bouncing Back
by Maria van Lieshout
Splash the seal is having a very bad day and just wants to be left alone, but after telling the sun it need not rise he fears it really cannot reach the sky, and his efforts to help it bounce up lift his own spirits.
Don't Worry Little Crab
by Chris Haughton
Little Crab is eager to go with Very Big Crab to see the ocean for the first time, but when he discovers how big the waves are, he is not so sure.
Upper Elementary
Jim's Lion
by Russell Hoban
A young boy who is afraid of the operation that can help him get well learns to overcome his fear with the help of a caring nurse. (graphic novel)
The Shark Report
by Derek Anderson
After learning about sharks in school, Benny McGhee is afraid to swim in the ocean, but a great white shark follows him home and they quickly become friends.
Guts
by Raina Telgemeier
In a semi-autobiographical graphic novel, the author describes her childhood anxiety, in a story about growing up and gathering the courage to face and conquer her fears. (graphic novel)