The Knight Who Was Afraid

The Knight Who Was Afraid is a 2-book series for ages 4–11 by Barbara Shook Hazen. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

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The Knight who was Afraid to Fight1989

The Knight who was Afraid of the Dark1989

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The Pencil

Allan Ahlberg

A timid pencil draws a boy, a dog, and more to combat loneliness, but soon faces a big problem as its creations demand c

Ages 4–11

Freckle Juice

Jennifer Litzel

Andrew Marcus envies his classmate's freckles and buys a secret "freckle juice" recipe from Sharon. His hilarious attemp

Ages 4–11

Embassy of the Dead #3

Destiny Calling

Will Mabbitt

For the child who feels ordinary but dreams of a grand purpose, this humorous adventure explores finding your unique pat

Ages 8–12

The Mirrorwood

Deva Fagan

For the child feeling unseen or trapped, this magical adventure explores finding your voice and courage in a world that

Ages 8–12

Josh Baxter #1

Josh Baxter Levels Up

Gavin Brown

Josh Baxter is starting at a new school for the third time in two years and it's not going well. When his video games, h

Ages 8–11

Lonely Bird #2

Lonely Bird's Dream

Ruth Whiting

For the child who feels like an outsider or longs for connection, this gentle story explores finding belonging and coura

Ages 6–8