fear

Ruby Jane thinks that her sister Velma Jean is the bravest person in her family, but when a tornado comes, Ruby Jane shows that she is very brave herself.

Nicky the rabbit has a bad dream about being chased by lots of hungry wolves, but his mother has a solution to his distress.

Little Cliff is terrified of starting school, but with Mama Pearl's encouragement, he is able to overcome his fears.

Owls are supposed to be night birds, but young Plop is afraid of the dark, despite other people and animals who tell him they enjoy it.

As a small girl grows from "not-being-able, to now-she-can, " she wonders if she will ever spend a whole night at her grandmother's house without being afraid.

An adventuresome ladybug befriends an apprehensive caterpillar and helps him learn to enjoy life and be happy with what he is and what he becomes.

The moon comforts the bedtime fears of a puppy who cannot sleep.

A boy who has torn holes in his cloth of dreams experiences nightmares at his grandmother's house and must find his own courage in order to help her mend the cloth.

Last Halloween was a scary experience because of walking pumpkins, haunting ghosts, flying witches, and other disturbing sights, but this Halloween will be different.

Small Osa is fearless during the day, climbing trees or exploring the African valley where she lives, but at night she becomes afraid of the strange and terrifying things that might lie in the dark.