fear

Despite his father's reassurances, Pedro is frightened by the monsters in his dreams--until he finds a way to use his love of monster trucks to defeat his dream monsters.

"Raj is a master at 'holding it,' and he's happy to share his tips! Steer clear of all liquids, keeping knees in a knot, and even dancing in desperation, are some of the great--and uncomfortable--lengths he'll go to. But when a sneeze bursts his resolve, Raj is in for a suprise (as well as some relief)! It turns out that some rules were meant to be broken"--Provided by publisher.

"It's strange enough for Tamal to be the new kid in town. But it's even stranger to be living in the house that everyone wants to avoid, a house with a very deadly history. Nobody wants to talk about what happened ... nobody except the terrifying girl Tamal keeps encountering throughout the house. Tamal's parents can't see her, but he's sure she's there--and wants something from him. Tamal's family thought this house would be a new start ... but instead it might be a dead end"--Provided by publisher.

"An older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it's a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm"--Provided by publisher.

Lance Cottonwood is the best and brightest of the leaves, but even the top students on the tree have worries. Can Lance conquer his fear of falling and just let go when the time comes for his final exam, or will he let his worries take over? In this funny and encouraging picture book, best-selling author Stef Wade (A Place for Pluto) tells an engaging story and deftly addresses social and emotional struggles many kids encounter each day...feeling anxious, wanting to be perfect, facing fears, etc. These themes combined with illustrator Jennifer Davison's delightful characters and rich autumnal colors make The Very Last Leaf a perfect book for the start of a new school year, the arrival of autumn, or any period of transition in life.

"They thought they'd put their fears to rest. But the old fears are back . . . and they've brought new fears with them"--Back cover.

"Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. . . Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses a net, a kite, and a parachute in hopes of softening his landing"--Provided by publisher.

"When a group of friends spends the night in a forest, they're confronted with their greatest fears. One of the friends won't survive the night. And one of them is a killer. . . "--Provided by publisher.

Frankie Marble who is afraid of heights is shy and too scared to enter the school talent show, but all that changes when she meets Bandit, the dog that is definitely not a dragon. Written in graphic-novel format.

Have you ever worried that you've forgotten something important, even though you knew everything was really okay? Some people can't stop themselves from checking, or counting, or washing their hands. These are symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD can leave people feeling helpless and out of control.