Burlington Public Library

What are you afraid of? Thunderstorms? The dark? Bullies? Tests? Terrorism? Monsters? Nightmares? Making mistakes? Not fitting in at school? Being away from your parents? Being home alone? Everyone has fears and worries some of the time. You don't have to stay scared and worried. This book can help.

2) Courage

Author

Waber, Bernard

Pub. Date

2002.

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1

Formats

Book, Picture

Description

Provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer.

3) Afraid

Author

Murray, Julie

Series

Emotions

Pub. Date

[2017]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1

Description

"Sometimes kids have questions about why they feel afraid. This title covers reasons one might feel afraid and ways that can help"--

4) When I Feel Afraid

Author

Meiners, Cheri J

Series

Learning to get along

Pub. Date

[2003]

Description

Explains that many things can be frightening and provides examples of different things one can do to feel less afraid, such as asking for help from a person one trusts. Includes information and extension activities for parents or teachers.

5) The snake who was afraid of people

Author

Polisar, Barry Louis

Pub. Date

c1993

Description

This book was endorsed by the National Humane Society and later reprinted in the National Wildlife Federation's magazine for children, Your Big Backyard. People Magazine also wrote about this book and the underlying themes of both of Barry's snake books, saying, "we should trust our instincts." This color edition is a great sequel to Polisar's earlier tale, Snakes and the Boy Who Was Afraid of Them and reveals the deep-rooted feelings of a snake who...

6) Scared is

Author

Nichols, Cheyenne

Series

Know Your Emotions

Pub. Date

[2012]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

"Photographs and short rhyming verses describe how it feels to be scared"--Provided by publisher.

7) Facing your fear of being alone

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2023]

Description

Explores the reasons why people are afraid of being alone and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of being alone.

8) Facing your fear of the dark

Author

Schwartz, Heather E

Series

Facing your fears

Pub. Date

[2023]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Explores the reasons why many people are afraid of the dark and provides simple tips for facing this fear safely.

9) Facing your fear of admitting mistakes

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2023]

Description

Explores the reasons many people are afraid to admit their mistakes and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide knowledge young readers need to face their fear of admitting mistakes.

10) Facing your fear of speaking up

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2023]

Description

Explores the reasons why it can be scary to speak up and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fears of speaking up.

11) I'm not afraid!

Author

Mancini, Lee Ann

Pub. Date

2016

12) Facing your fear of trying new things

Author

Series

Pub. Date

[2023]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1

Description

Explores the reasons why it can be scary to try something new and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fears of trying new things.

13) When I'm feeling scared

Author

Moroney, Tracey

Series

When I'm feeling--

Description

The little rabbit knows how it feels to be scared and what to do to feel better. Thinking questions at the back of the book help children review and connect to what they have read.

14) Scared

Author

Leonard, Marcia

Pub. Date

1988

Description

Describes different types of fears, why we become afraid, and how talking with Mommy or Daddy can help in overcoming fear.

15) When your friend is scared

Author

Morey, Allan

Series

You've Got a Friend

Pub. Date

2020.

Description

"In this book, readers will discover how to recognize fear in others and how to best respond to it with empathy and understanding. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the emotion of fear. Includes sidebars,...

16) Facing your fear of going to a new school

Author

Biermann, Renee

Series

Pub. Date

[2023]

Description

Inspire to create a better you!

Explores the reasons why starting a new school can be scary and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fears of starting a new school.

17) A little spot of anxiety: a story about calming your worries

Author

Alber, Diane

Series

Pub. Date

[2019]

Formats

Book, Picture

Description

"Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that's okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed"--Amazon

18) Scared

Author

Bingham, Jane

Series

Everybody feels

Pub. Date

c2006

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1

Description

This book focuses on feeling scared and suggests ways to comfort people who are scared.

19) Feeling afraid

Author

Berry, Joy Wilt

Pub. Date

c1995

Description

Explains the emotion of fear, what can be good or bad about it, and what to do when you're afraid.

20) A little book about fear

Author

Memory, Jelani

Series

A little book about

Pub. Date

[2021]

Description