Not So Scary Bear

Every day Scary Bear roams the forest looking for animals to scare. Every night he roars so loudly even the leaves on the trees shake. But looks can be deceiving. What is Scary Bear's secret? Not So Scary Bear is a tale of deception, friendship, and of being yourself, scary or not. AGES: 2 plus AUTHOR: Ruth Waters studied Art History at university as well as courses in Children's Illustration in the UK and Canada. Not So Scary Bear is her first self-penned picture book. The collage illustrations are all handmade using acrylic, glue and mess. Ruth is based in Sydney with her husband and two children. SELLING POINTS: * Picture book for pre school children * Themes of friendship and acceptance * Beautiful collage illustration * Great read aloud

Jack, the Scarecrow, believes he has to be scary because he's a scarecrow. Until one day he realizes that just because he is a scarecrow doesn't mean he has to act like one. Read about Jack as he makes a few unlikely friendships and realizes that being kind is exactly how he likes to be.

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. This gentle introduction to the concept of exposure therapy for kids will help them deal with phobias. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about how to support kids working through exposure therapy.

Bear has just moved into a new neighbourhood, but is not made to feel very welcome. He only goes out at night, and does not talk to anyone. Cue detective Oscar swooping in to find out more about the mysterious Bear. The neighbours think that Bear might be a vampire! He wears a long black cloak, and seems to hate the daylight. Oscar takes it upon himself to protect the neighbourhood and follows Bear to discover whether he really is a vampire. However, on closer inspection, he discovers that Bear is just very shy and just wants to make friends. This heartwarming picture book will teach children not to judge others based on their appearance, and that it is what is on the inside that truly matters!

A zombie-tastic take on a favorite fairy tale! “A horror spoof with a big heart: Lorenzo’s acrylic and colored pencil cartooning offers a warm glow, and readers will cheer for this undead family that finally feels complete.” —Publishers Weekly Forget Goldilocks and the three bears—MOLDILOCKS and the THREE SCARES are here, in a delightful new version of the popular story. Papa Scare (a monster), Mama Scare (a mummy), and Baby Scare (a vampire) live in a haunted house where they eat finger sandwiches and alpha-bat soup. One night, they go out to walk their dog (a bloodhound, of course) to let their soup cool down. While they’re away, in walks the zombie Moldilocks, looking for food, a chair, and a bed that’s just right. Kids will love this hauntingly funny story with its surprise ending!

Do you know how to scare a bear? Would you bang pots and pans? Would you rattle some cans? Would you shout? Would you yell? Would you ring a loud bell? Do you know how to scare a bear? How would you scare a bear out of your cabin? Or out of your fishing boat? How about away from your campfire? And what if he climbed in your bunk? Would the bed go kerplunk? From the author-illustrator team who created Moose on the Loose comes yet another example of the high jinks and hilarity that happens when wildlife wanders indoors. In this contest of wills, who will win? And once again, by story's end, young campers will know exactly how to scare a bear!

Carve out family time for this classic Berenstain Bear's read! Three brave little bears explore the inside of a mysterious old tree and go into, up, through, over, down, and out.

A comic collection of 6 short stories about ghosts and monsters. You'll meet a haunted Corvette; the tormented soul of a frat boy; a ghost reconciling with her weightlessness after a life time of weight struggle; a 6th grade teacher doing the best she knows how; a ghost keeping her rent controlled apartment to herself by any means necessary. You'll also get well acquainted with Hugo Vega, from Queens.