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The Not-So-Scary Dog

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

This gentle introduction to the concept of exposure therapy for kids will help them deal with phobias.

Tommy is terrified of dogs. When he gets an invitation to a big birthday party at his neighbor’s house, his heart sinks—he can’t possibly go, the dog is enormous and scary! But instead of staying away, he and his mom hatch a step-by-step plan to face and overcome his fears in time to enjoy the party.

Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about how to support kids working through exposure therapy.

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978-1-4338-3204-8
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2021
Publisher Magination Press, American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV015030, JUV039140, JUV002070
Dimensions 8 x 10
Features Note to adults, Original artwork, and Reviewed

Author: Alanna Propst

Illustrator: Michelle Simpson

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“Beneficial to families. . . . A fear of dogs is no match for serviceable practicality.”—Kirkus Reviews