Fifth grader Penny, who doodles to cope with anxiety, worries that her best friend is drifting away.

"Henry and his friends are going to race in a race car derby! The only problem is each racer has to build their own car. Can Henry magic together the perfect ride? Or will he crash and burn? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers"-- Provided by publisher.

With the game on the line on opening day, nervous rookie Thumby Duckling steps up to the plate.

Fifth grader Penny, who doodles to cope with anxiety, is cast in her class play.

"As if being stuffed into last year's dress pants at his cousin's wake weren't uncomfortable enough, thirteen-year-old Jimmy has just learned from his mother that he has to say a few words at the funeral the next day. Why him? What could he possibly say about his cousin, who ruined everything they did? He can't recall one birthday party, family gathering, or school event with Patrick that didn't result in injury or destruction. As Jimmy attempts to...

A little girl gets anxious about separation from her mommy when she goes to school.

A little girl's father helps her get over her fear of the dark before he goes off to war, and she uses the stars they painted on her ceiling to remind her of him while he is away.

Mr. Fish and Willa Whale are on their way to a birthday party, but Willa is worried about fitting in so Mr. Fish shows her how to overcome her social anxiety by tackling the worries one at a time.

"A fish is nervous about a test and a mean-looking substitute teacher at school"-- Provided by publisher.