Avocado Feels a Pit Worried

Written by Brenda S. Miles · Illustrated by Monika Filipina

An anxious avocado hears a mysterious sound. Will he face his fears?

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32 pages· AD500L

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Bookroo's summary

Avi, an anxious avocado, is paralyzed by worry until a mysterious sound outside his window challenges him. As fear grips him, Avi wonders: what if he dares to confront it? With friends' support and newfound courage, Avi embarks on a journey to face his fears. Will he overcome the unknown and find confidence in the process? Join Avi as he discovers that taking chances can shrink even the biggest fears.

From the publisher

A proven method for dealing with social anxiety. Avi is an anxious avocado. He worries about EVERYTHING always wondering what-if? what-then? what’s going to happen? and ends up avoiding everything that frightens him. Until one day when he hears an unusual sound outside his kitchen window…. what possibly could that THUMP! THUIMP! THUD! be? Fear swells in the pit of his stomach, but it occurs him. What is the worst thing that could happen if he just dares himself to face his fears? Versatile enough for family’s reading, classroom or school counselor use, readers will be rooting for Avi as he navigates situations that he once avoided. Avi’s confidence builds, bolstered by the support of friends and energized by a proven method for dealing with social anxiety, Avi takes the plunge and faces his fears head on!

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