New Releases by Barbara Shook Hazen

Although he is big and looks fierce, Fang the dog is afraid of so many things that he is even afraid of himself.

The range of emotions is explored in a friendly, sympathetic way that will encourage children to recognize and express their own feelings. Color illustrations throughout.

How to improve your manners.

Wally, a wart hog who worries about everything, discovers that the terrifying Wilberforce has as many fears as he does.

Animal characters in varous situations show the proper manners or behavior in such areas as visiting or giving a party, writing thank-you notes, and showing common courtesy at home, with friends, or at school.

A dog who likes to follow his master everywhere finally learns to "stay".

Presents the boyhood of little Claus, explaining why he became the famous figure known as Santa Claus.

Children need to be reassured that their feelings are natural, that everyone has feelings, and that it is healthy to talk about feelings with family and friends. The range of emotion is explored, from anger and fear to happiness, pride, and confidence, in a way that will encourage children to recognize and express their own feelings.

When a young black student encounters prejudice at a new school, his grandmother reminds him that it''s alright to be different and shows him how to turn enemies into friends.

Relates how Cousin Scraggs saves the Fat Cat family from an attack by monster mice and eventually, leads them to a simpler but happier life.

Gradually a young girl comes to terms with her grandfather''s death.

A touching story told by a small boy whose father loses his job. The child and his father come to understand the sacrifices and compromises a family must make. The illustrations are full of human detail, and reveal a loving family with subtlety. Age 6+ 32 pages

A very shy little girl, by getting up the courage to speak to a new boy at school, takes the first step toward overcoming her shyness.

Andrew''s mother is in a hurry and asks him to step on it, which he does, with interesting results.

SUMMARY: A story for children about sibling relations.

Children describes some of the things that make them uniquely themselves and some of their feelings about Jesus.

A little girl explains how she came to terms with her parents'' divorce.

A youngster has a comforting talk with his gorilla who understands the problems of living with a new baby.