"In Really Bird, Really Scared! Really Bird wakes up to find it is still dark and he starts to worry the sun won't rise. Eventually, of course, with some group effort and protesting, the sun rises but that is not the end of the story, as Really Bird and his friends have to deal with changes in the weather. The end of the day provides a colorful ending and then night returns. But now, Really Bird's fears are lessened and his anxiety is finally under...

"Clear, balanced, and lively."--Steven Pinker, bestselling author of How the Mind Works ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE "RIGHT" RISKS? Do you worry more about radiation from nuclear power or from the sun? Are you more afraid of getting cancer than heart disease? Are you safer talking on your cell phone or using a hands-free device when you drive? Do you think global warming is a serious threat to your health? GET THE FACTS BEHIND YOUR FEARS-AND DISCOVER ......

Uses cognitive-behavioral principles to guide children and their parents through dealing with phobias.

Martin is afraid of all sorts of things, until the Pumpkin Ghost from his dreams helps him face his fears.

Learn to handle complex feelings of fear and anxiety in a healthy way with Agent Afraid who demonstrates fearful emotions. Nonfiction picture books teaches readers to pinpoint the causes of their fears and navigate them to feel safe and secure. Young readers explore the complex feeling of fear in this age-appropriate and accessible volume. They meet the colorful character Agent Afraid, who displays fearful emotions throughout the relatable main text....

Relates the things that can frighten children and how these fears may be overcome.

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.

Eva is very excited about a beach vacation with her family and best friend Lucy, but her secret fear of swimming where there might be hungry sharks could keep her from finding the legendary mermowls.

El miedo es intrínseco al ser humano. Podemos dejarnos vencer por él, o bien, optar por conocerlo para gestionarlo y aprovecharlo en nuestro beneficio. El mundo actual es cambiante y acelerado, lo que se traduce en la incertidumbre y el tambaleo de la seguridad personal. La pérdida de un empleo, la toma de decisiones con pocos referentes, la presión, etc. son situaciones que nos pueden llevar al bloqueo, a la pérdida de la autoestima y otras...

A young baseball player struggles to overcome his fear of a pitched ball, improve his throwing, and somehow redeem himself in the eyes of his teammates.