Archive for the ‘fear’ Category
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
By Lynne Jonell
I Need a Snake
Robbie says he wants a snake, but his mother won’t allow a snake in the house. After he and his mother look at snakes, Robbie finds a creative way to get his very own snake and keep his mother happy.
Rating: *****
A comical book that shows overcoming fear and responsibility in a very cleaver way.
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Saturday, January 30th, 2010
By Kevin Henkes
Sheila Rae The Brave
A mouse both boastful and fearless, Sheila Rae decides to go home from school by taking a new route.
Rating: ****
Even the bravest of mice can get scared, but with the help of a friend or sister in this case these fears can be conquered.
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
By Diana Hendry
The Very Noisy Night
Little Mouse keeps Big Mouse awake with his worries about nighttime noises. Big Mouse offers him earmuffs, but the quiet only makes Little Mouse feel lonely. By morning, both mice are sound asleep in Big Mouse’s bed.
Rating: ****
A cute story about night time fears, but not a good ending if you’re trying to teach your child independence.
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Sunday, January 24th, 2010
By Wilhelmina Harper
The Gunniwolf
A classic-beloved by readers, storytellers, and teachers. Unavailable for years, it is back with new illustrations by Barbara Upton. Its vibrant, rhythmic read-aloud text-sprinkled with dialect-tells the story of Little Girl, who is forbidden to enter the jungle for fear of meeting the Gunniwolf.
Rating: ****
This book has a great song that my preschooler is still singing. The only controversy is the broken English, which may be seen as offensive.
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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
By Valeri Gorbachev
Chicken Chickens
On their first visit to a playground, two little chickens are afraid to play until a beaver helps them go down the slide.
Rating: *****
A lot of children are afraid of trying new things. This book shows how friendship and trust in others can help overcome those fears.
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009
By Libby Gleeson
The Great Big Scary Dog
Jen is scared of the big dog down the street. Her brother and his friend Diep decide to scare the dog by dancing under the Chinese Lion Dance costume. When they come out of their yard, the dog is not where it should be, safe behind the fence.
Rating: ****
Lots of kids are afraid of dogs. This is a nice book that will let you talk about their fear of dogs and how to overcome it.
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
By Klaus Baumgart
Don’t Be Afraid Tommy
Tommy is afraid of absolutely everything, from the rain to the paper crown he must wear at his birthday party. His mother gives him a puppy as a present and tells Tommy he must teach it not to be scared. Together, the two overcome their fears.
Rating: ****
This book will let you discuss everyday fears with your preschooler and ways to overcome them. It also has a surprise ending.
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