How to Outrun a Crocodile when Your Shoes are Untied

Name: How to Outrun a Crocodile when Your Shoes are Untied
ISBN: 9781489870612

For children navigating the awkwardness of new friendships and self-doubt, this witty adventure celebrates finding your unique strengths amidst jungle chaos.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child feels like their unique interests make them “weird” or socially awkward. It is a perfect story for kids struggling with self-doubt and the anxiety of making new friends. Twelve-year-old Ana is a walking encyclopedia of zoology, a trait that leaves her feeling more comfortable with snakes than with other kids. When her famous scientist parents drag her to a remote research station in the Amazon, she must navigate jungle dangers and the even scarier prospect of befriending a super-cool peer. This funny, fact-filled adventure celebrates how the very things that make us different are often our greatest strengths. It’s an entertaining read that normalizes social anxiety and models how to find your confidence.

Self-Confidence & Identity Making Friends Animals Humor Friendship & Loyalty Adventure Resilience & Perseverance Being Different

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

Characters face jungle dangers like crocodiles and piranhas, but scenes are brief and not overly scary.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy directly, but in a lighthearted and accessible way. There is no major trauma, death, or other heavy topics. The resolution is hopeful and affirming, showing the protagonist overcoming her self-doubt.