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Episode 2: Fear!
Fear is an unpleasant feeling about someone or something you think could be dangerous or painful. When you have fear you are afraid or scared. Everyone is afraid of something! What’s your biggest fear?
Featured Books
Old Book: Scaredy Squirrel at Night by Melanie Watt, 2009
Scaredy Squirrel is too afraid to sleep at night with all the noises and shadows. He tries to stay awake forever, but eventually he just can’t stay awake anymore. What will happen when Scaredy finally falls asleep?
New Book: Miss Hazeltine’s Home for Shy and Fearful Cats by Alicia Potter, 2015
Miss Hazeltine cares for cats who are shy and full of fear by teaching them how to be courageous and unafraid. The most shy cat, Crumb, is challenged to find his inner courage in the face of trouble.

Board Book Recommendations:

1. The Fearless Octopus by Charlotte Christie
2. Little Bee by Edward Gibbs
3. The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone
4. Eek! Halloween by Sandra Boynton

Picture Book Recommendations:

1. Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett
2. Scaredy Mouse by Alan Macdonald
3. The Dark by Lemony Snicket
4. Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco

Chapter Book Recommendations:

1. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
2. Stuart Little by E.B. White
3. A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
4. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

YA Recommendations:

1. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
2. One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus
3. Fear Street series by R.L.Stine

Extension Activity Suggestions

1. Take a night hike and discover what cool things are lurking in the dark!
2. Visit creepy animals at your local zoo, aquarium, or Audubon Nature Center.
3. Write a story about something you are afraid of and how you could make that thing less scary.

Guest Host Spotlight
Mr. Jeff Tome, Senior Naturalist from the Audubon Community Nature Center in Jamestown, NY. Biggest fears: heights and large groups of rats

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