Fix-It Friends: Have No Fear!

Because being scared stinks!Seven-year-old Veronica Conti knows a thing or two. She knows that recess is the best part of the day. And if someone, like Maya, doesn't play during recess because she's too afraid of bugs, that's a HUGE problem! Problems need to be fixed. Veronica learns, though, that when you try to fix an issue on your own, you might make things a tiny bit worse. Or maybe a lot worse.So before you can say "e;bugging out,"e; Veronica forms a team with her best friend Cora, total tech whiz Ezra, and Mr. Know-It-All-her bossy big brother, Jude. Together, they can tackle Maya's problem and every problem! Together, they are the Fix-It Friends!The first adventure in The Fix-It Friends chapter book series anchors humor with lots of heart, as the group learns to deal with fears and phobias.Includes a toolbox of expert advice on how to face your fears! Don't miss the other Fix-It Friends adventures: The Fix-It Friends: Sticks and StonesThe Fix-It Friends: The Show Must Go OnThe Fix-It Friends: Wish You Were HereThe Fix-It Friends: Eyes on the Prize The Fix-It Friends: Three's a CrowdAn Imprint Book"e;Fears are scary! But don't worry: the Fix-It Friends are here with step-by-step help -and humor too."e;-Fran Manushkin, author of the Katie Woo series"e;Full of heart and more than a little spunk"e; -Kathleen Lane, author of The Best Worst ThingAn empowering resource for kids - and they're just plain fun to read."e; -Lauren Knickerbocker, Ph.D., Co-Director, Early Childhood Service, NYU Child Study Center"e;Hooray for these young friends who work together; this diverse crew will have readers looking forward to more."e; -Kirkus Reviews"e;The humor is spot-on, and the stories pull kids in, teaching without preaching, encouraging children to be active problem-solvers in their own lives."e; -Dr. Dawn Huebner, Ph. D., child psychologist and creator of the What-to-Do Guides for Kids series