Pintadera, Fran
Summary: "Through poetic writing and stunning imagery, Why Are We Afraid? explains the reasons for our fears, making it clear that everyone feels afraid sometimes."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PINMacLean, Roz
Summary: "Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though. At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023
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Summary: When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can't he just be . . . Joe? One-legged Joe is 'amazing'. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he's amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball . . . even walking to get an ice cream, or even just eating an ice cream. Of course, being Amazing Joe is better than being Poor Joe ....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CATJoyce, William
Summary: In a world overcome by sadness, the arrival of Rocket Puppies from the outer reaches of Not-from-Here brings joy and laughter, but the puppies must face off against Snarly McBummerpants and stop him from spreading gloom with Mopey Smoke.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2024
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Summary: Ezra has always been popular and friends to everyone, even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him. Ezra has no choice but to take the leap and reach out. Both boys have to decide if they're...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD LUCFerrell, Sean
Summary: "Ruthie has a problem at school. It is the Snurtch. The Snurtch is a scribbly, grabby, rude monster who follows Ruthie around and gets her into all sorts of trouble. It seems Ruthie will never be rid of the Snurtch. But eventually, she realizes she's not the only one ... George has one too"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FERBrankovic, Lidia
Summary: Welcome to the Grand Hotel of Feelings, where all kinds of feelings come and stay. Every guest has unique needs. Anger, for example, is very loud and needs plenty of space to scream and shout. Sadness speaks in a small voice and occasionally floods the bathroom. Gratitude likes wandering about in nature; you never know when she might come and sit by your side. Some feelings are big and some are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cicada Books 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: JE BRARubin, Adam
Summary: With gentle prodding from the narrator and help from the reader, four monsters are led to face their greatest fear--bubbles.
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Publisher / Publication Date: New York 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE RUBWilliams, Vera B.
Summary: Three babies are caught up in the air and given loving attention by a father, grandmother, and mother.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books 1990
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WILSummary: An empowering message inspired by a beloved quote from Madeleine L'Engle's enduring classic A Wrinkle in Time. "Stay angry, little Meg," Mrs. Whatsit whispered. "You will need all your anger now." This picture book encourages girls everywhere to proudly share their ideas and emotions, even if those traits will be met with resistance. Because being brave, sensitive, stubborn, curious, loud,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus Giroux 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STAOtis, Chad
Summary: Nick manages his anxiety by keeping his life neat and orderly, but is taken out of his comfort zone when a big, energetic dog joins his family.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rocky Pond Books 2024
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Summary: To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends 2023
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CORCocca-Leffler, Maryann
Summary: "Cat always says what's on his mind, no matter how much his words may upset others. But when he hears his friends talk about him, Cat realizes that words can hurt, even though that may not be the intention"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE COCWyzlic, Lisa
Summary: After watching a documentary about how icebergs are melting, Harold, a lettuce who believes he's an actual iceberg, becomes overly anxious that he's melting, too, until his fellow food friends help him cool down in a different way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE WYZBooth, Coe
Summary: After a wonderful seven weeks at Ainsley International School, twelve-year-old Caprice has been offered a full scholarship and she should be delighted, but instead she is full of doubts because what happened at the last night dance has brought back the memory of being sexually abused by her uncle as a four-year-old; worse, her maternal grandmother is ill, and that means going back to the house...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC BOOde la Peña, Matt
Summary: "An ode to the richly varied tapestry of experiences and identities that make every child unique"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: G. P. Putnam's Sons 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DE LHovorka, Sarah
Summary: Celebrating the various ways in which we can show each other affection, this sensitive and honest picture book looks at how different people connect and navigate boundaries, helping young readers learn social emotional skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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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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Summary: After losing the person in his life he loves more than anything, a young child holds onto a cape as a source of comfort and strength as he navigates the sadness and joy of his memories.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE JOHCooper, Nancy
Summary: "Today, Amik is expecting her beaver cousins for a special visit, and she can't wait to show them her home. But as the visitors arrive, Amik suddenly realizes that her little sister, Nishiime, has disappeared. Where could she have gone? As Amik shows her cousins some of her favorite haunts, the reader also learns how beavers help all the other animals in the forest: they cut down poplar trees...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books 2023
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Summary: "Cranky is feeling, well, cranky. But don't ask why. Because you know what doesn't help when you're feeling cranky? Everyone asking you what's wrong! Is there anything that will help? Find out in this irresistible story about big trucks, big feelings, and even bigger friendships"--Front flap of jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2024
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Summary: Do pigeons have feelings? Is a hot dog yummy? Throughout a hilarious board book, Pigeon runs through his signature gamut of emotions while attempting to thwart his old nemesis, the bus driver. By the creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion Books for Children 2005
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2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD WILJin, Cindy
Summary: "Filled with loving and meaningful life lessons, this inspiring board book 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."--Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2023
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Summary: Because she loves horses but is scared of them, Melody wants to conquer her fears, so she hopes a summer camp will be the place to welcome someone with cerebral palsy who wants to learn to ride.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2021