Jake Williams has a big goal. He wants to earn enough money running errands to buy an awesome digital robot. But his money making plans hit a snag when he gets cast as King Midas in the third grade school play. Playing a king who turns everything to gold sounds cool, but it takes up all of his free time. Even worse, Jake is absolutely terrified of performing in front of a crowd. He is worried that he will forget his lines, embarrass himself, or even trip and fall right off the stage! Thankfully, Jake does not have to face his stage fright completely on his own. He turns to the Worry Warriors, a special club he formed with his three best friends. Together, they are ready to help Jake conquer his nerves, learn his lines, and shine in the spotlight.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
97 Pages
Nine year old Estella Garcia dreams of growing up to be a famous and glamorous movie star. She absolutely loves attention, but right now, she is feeling extremely nervous. She finally convinced her parents to let her go to her very first sleepover party! The party is at the home of a new fourth grade girl named Brittany, and the theme is art. Art is definitely not Estella's strongest skill, and she starts worrying about everything. Will she miss her younger siblings too much? Will the other girls want to stay up late and tell scary stories? What if she is the only girl there who has never been to a slumber party before? To calm her fears, she calls on her three best friends. Together, the Worry Warriors help Estella overcome her anxiety so she can pack her overnight bag, step out of her comfort zone, and ace her first big sleepover.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
97 Pages
By
Marne Ventura, Ventura, Marne, Stone Arch Books, and A Capstone Imprint
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Pictures by
Leo Trinidad and Trinidad, Leo
Adam is a talented fourth grader who would much rather be drawing amazing pictures in his sketchbook or playing sports outside than sitting at a desk. Because Adam is dyslexic, he has to work extra hard to learn how to read and write. When the teacher announces that it is time for the Big Test at school, Adam becomes a nervous wreck. The upcoming test involves writing a long essay, and even when Adam knows all the right answers, taking tests makes him freeze up. He starts to worry that he might fail, have to repeat the fourth grade, or that his classmates will think he is not smart. Luckily, Adam has a great support system. He turns to his three closest friends in their special club, the Worry Warriors. With their encouragement, Adam works to conquer his test anxiety, discover his own strengths, and prove just how smart he truly is.
Disability Representation
Emotions
Friendship
Problem Solving
Schools
Chapter Books
Handling Big Emotions
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
97 Pages
