To escape the dangers of urban life, Jenny and her friends sail away to an island, only to be faced with a new problem--its single inhabitant--the Skog.

Modeled after The Wizard of Oz, this enchanting story describes a young giraffe who suffers from a fear of heights. On his way to the doctor, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing and a hippo who is a afraid of water. What causes the three new friends to face and overcome their fears? The "For Creative Minds" section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, as well as a "Match the Feet" game and a mix-and-match activity. Encourages...

At first Carrie is reluctant to visit Pamela's house, but she soon learns how much fun it can be.

Anna wants to take her lucky penny to camp on the first day because she is feeling a little afraid.

Little Rat overcomes her fear and learns to ride a horse, just like her daddy did when he was young.

Eleven-year-old Kammie reflects on her life as she fights claustrophobia while waiting to be rescued from a well she fell into while trying to impress some mean girls.

SpongeBob unmasked turns out to be the scariest undersea creature at the Halloween party.

Mouse frightens all of the animals she sees by shouting that a dragon is going to eat the sun, and then come after them.