Lizzie is afraid of dogs, but when she goes to the park she
learns about conquering this fear.
"This intergenerational tale of kindred spirits
facing fears and finding friendship is certain to inspire courage in readers. A
sublime read-aloud for small group sharing."―School Library Journal,
starred review
About Tony Johnston
Tony Johnston is a California based author of many
award-winning children’s books. She also lived in Mexico for many years and
also wrote Spanish titles commissioned by the Mexican government. Johnston has
worked at a children's bookstore, taught a course on picture book writing at
UCLA, and studied poetry writing for children with Myra Cohn Livingston.
About Hadley Hooper
Hadley Hooper is an illustrator and painter who lives in
Denver, CO She is also the groundskeeper, gallery coordinator and
co-owner of Ironton Studios. Learn more at http://www.hadleyhooper.com/
Activities
Sorting Big and Small: https://laughingkidslearn.com/sorting-between-big-and-small/
Activities for anxious kids: https://www.schoolcounselingfiles.com/activities-for-anxious-kids.html
Links
Fifteen books to help kids overcome their fears: https://www.familyeducation.com/videos/15-books-help-kids-overcome-their-fears
10 tools for helping children manage their fears: http://micheleborba.com/10-tools-to-help-kids-manage-fear/
Help in overcoming bedtime fears: http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2012/09/helping-children-overcome-fear-of-dark.html
This is one of ten titles nominated for the 2018 Ladybug Picture Book Award. This info sheet post was created by Deborah Dutcher, Youth and Adult Services Librarian, NHSL.
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