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Feeling afraid
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2019
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Cartoon animals and splashy, comic-book-style layouts help teach kids emotional awareness and vocabulary in these entries in the Kid's Guide to Feelings series. Each volume opens with a situation that makes the starring superhero-costumed creature feel an emotion, and after some explanations about body language and physical responses, as well as suggestions for coping mechanisms, the story concludes with the character feeling better. Feeling Afraid follows Agent Afraid, a koala who's scared of the dark. Although the comics-style layout, incorporating bold colors and photos of expressive kids, is eye-catching and engaging, it's occasionally busy enough that some information might get a little lost. Still, the matter-of-fact tone, discussion of the evolutionary origins of feelings, and close look at how bad feelings, like anger or fear, can be beneficial will likely help young readers feel more comfortable when they experience big emotions and give them tools to both talk about and cope with feelings.--Sarah Hunter Copyright 2018 Booklist
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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. Readers are able to connect with the material easily and pinpoint things that cause their own feelings of fear. Through recognizing these feelings, they also learn ways to navigate them to help them feel safe and secure. The dazzling comic book style, cute illustrations, and full-color photographs engage readers as they learn more about this challenging emotion and how to handle feelings of fear and anxiety in a healthy way.
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