8273587814339

ISBN 9781433827358

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Published by the American Psychological Associationwww.apa.org/pubs/magination 8273587814339

ISBN 9781433827358

90000 >

Published by the American Psychological Associationwww.apa.org/pubs/magination

A Tale of FAcinggiAnTFeArs

by susan D. sweet, PhD and Brenda s. Miles, PhD

illustrated by Valeria Docampo

A Tale of FAcinggiAnTFeArs

by susan D. sweetand Brenda s. Miles illustrated by Valeria Docampo

Jacqueline and the Beanstalk

Once upon a time, there lived a princess namedJacqueline. The royal knights protected her from danger—even if there wasn’t any!

When Jacqueline climbs the beanstalk, she meets a giant who is just as afraid of the knights. In this modern retelling of a classic fairy tale, Jacqueline shows everyone that there’s nothing to be afraid of after all.

Includes a note to Parents and caregivers with worry-busting strategies and calming tools.

In Jacqueline and the Beanstalk, the royal knights want to protect the princess—from EVERYTHING! They see danger everywhere. And they worry most about the giant at the top of the beanstalk.

But when Jacqueline climbs the beanstalk, she discovers the giant is just as afraid of the knights! Soon Jacqueline shows them all that there is nothing to fear at the other end of the beanstalk. This modern fairy tale aims to help children cope with worries—so they don’t miss out on fun!

Includes a note to Parents and caregivers with strategies for managing anxiety and facing fears.

Children’sAges 4–8

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Once upon a time there lived a princessnamed Jacqueline. The royal knights protected her—

from EVERYTHING!

“Shields up! There mighteth be danger!”

“But there might not be,” said the princess, “and I can’t see!”

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“Shields up! There mighteth be danger!”

“But there might not be,” said the princess, “and I can’t twirl!”

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“Shields up! There mighteth be danger!”

“But there might not be,” said the princess, “and I can’t reach!”

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The knights worried most when Jacqueline walked by the beanstalk.

“Helloooo, Mr. Giant!” she called.

“Shhhh! He might heareth,” said a knight.

“He’s nasty,” said another. “My tummy hurteth just thinking about him.”

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“But you’ve never climbed up to meet him,” said Jacqueline. “What if he’s nice?”

“Nuh uh! He’s different, and different meaneth danger.”

“We’ll never know if we don’t go,” the princess insisted.

“Hark, no! We won’t go!”

“Suit yourselves,” said the princess.

Later, when midnight chimed, the princess climbed.

And at the top…

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“AHHHH! Human! Different! Danger!”

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