What could be worse than going to the dentist? The dentist coming to you - that's what! Dr. B.N. Payne is going to check everyone's teeth and he just might pull a few out, too! YIKES!

Imagining a merciless gym teacher and demanding routines, a young boy is surprised when the teacher is a regular guy who lets them play basketball.

It's another scary day at the Black Lagoon . . . for the new teacher, Mrs. Green. There's a new class coming for the first day of school and Mrs. Green is worried. Is it true that the class is really weird and that they put their last three teachers into early retirement? Will the students really turn into horrible ghouls as soon as they get to school? Will Mrs. Green really need her ultimate survival kit to teach the class or tame the class?

"Worry and anxiety are currently the top mental health issues among children and teens. Children have a number of worries throughout childhood that will come and go. The problem is not with the worries themselves, but that children believe the worries to be true. With a relatable story and beautiful artwork, Worry Says What? will help children (and adults) flip their thinking when anxious thoughts begin and turn them into powerful reminders of all...

Gabby's new figure-skating coach pushes her to do the same, difficult jump on which she fell the previous year, injuring her ankle.

Ramón is worried about his first day at a new school, but it helps to remind El Cucuy, the monster who lives in his cactus pot, of how brave and strong they both are.

Kindergarrrten Bus Yo ho ho! It's the first day of kindergarten. Just imagine all the fun things to learn and experience! And who better than a pirate captain-with a parrot as a first mate-to drive the bus to school? He's ready to share all the rules one needs to know to ride the bus and get along with mates at school. But with the anticipation of the first day of school also comes a bit of anxiety. And it turns out that being a big, blustery pirate...

"A child walks her dog around the block alone for the first time, navigating their vibrant city neighborhood in this picture book full of color, light and shadow."--

"A little egret is afraid to fly to the seashore because he fears he will not find his way back to his best friend, a cow, but she encourages the little egret to explore and looks for ways to encourage him"--Verso page.