The Coping Crew Book Series

Imagine if you were a giraffe and you were afraid of heights…
how would you stretch your head to the sky?

Come dive into this book as we explore how George the giraffe (with the help of other animal friends) learns how to work past his anxiety in this first of many children’s books focusing on various fears, phobias, and anxieties.

Imagine if you were a bee and you were afraid of needles…
how would you buzz around?

When we get a shot, there are two different fears that can often come into play: The physical fear that the needle might cause pain.

The mental fear when we worry or have anxiety over just the mere thought of getting the shot!

In this second book of the series, readers will join Betsey the bee on her emotional journey through this process with the help of Dr. Caterpillar. How will Betsy distract her mind? Will she start to feel better so that she can continue to buzz around enjoying the sunshine and flowers?

Imagine you were a bat who was afraid of the dark…
how would you travel through the night?

A cloud has covered the sky in the early evening and Betty cannot find a place to hide. It is quickly getting dark out, and she is terrified of the dark! What will Betty do? How will she work past her fear of the dark?

Imagine you were a turtle afraid of enclosed spaces…
how would you go into your shell?

You are all alone in a dark confined space. You feel trapped and stuck like you can’t get out. This is how Tommy the turtle feels in this fourth book of the Coping Crew series. Tommy feels this way right up until he meets a friend who teaches him how to conquer his phobia by playing a familiar game. Grab this book and read along to find out what game they play and how practicing to cope can be fun!

Imagine you are a walrus afraid of the water…
how could you survive living by the sea?

Water surrounds you It is part of your natural habitat, and yet… you FEAR it. You enjoy going about your day avoiding the need to dive into the deep blue sea at all costs; until help is needed, and you are the one closest to provide it! In order to help, you MUST set aside your fears and focus on the task at stake.

Grab this book to find out if Wanda the Walrus is able to block away her fear of water to help rescue a stranded baby.

Imagine you are a chicken afraid to cross the road…
how would you get anywhere?

Have you ever wanted to do something so badly but were simply too scared to do it? Chester the chicken struggles with his desire to set foot out his front door to play at the park across the street and his fear of what might happen if he does. Will he be able to cope with his fear? After all, a chicken cross the street “to get to the other side.”

Raise your hand if you’ve been a bit afraid of dirt, mud or germs? Have there been times you’ve wanted to wear gloves or a mask to keep safe like Peyton in her hazmat suit?

Imagine you are a chicken afraid to cross the road…
how would you get anywhere?

Have you ever wanted to do something so badly but were simply too scared to do it? Chester the chicken struggles with his desire to set foot out his front door to play at the park across the street and his fear of what might happen if he does. Will he be able to cope with his fear? After all, a chicken cross the street “to get to the other side.”

Meet Maddy the Mosquito, who thinks blood is the grossest thing ever! When a little girl’s puppy gets hurt, Maddy must face her fears head-on. Will she be brave enough to help?

Join Maddy on a delightful journey of courage, friendship and discovering that sometimes, facing what we fear can lead to the most heartwarming adventures.

Otis the owl is smart, talented, and always strives for perfection—but he’s terrified of making mistakes. When he accidentally misspells a word at school, Otis wonders how his parents will react. Will they still love him if he’s not perfect?

In this heartwarming story, Otis learns that mistakes are a natural part of growing and that he doesn’t have to be perfect to be loved. An Owl Afraid to Make Mistakes teaches children that it’s okay to be wrong and that love and acceptance are unconditional.

The crew is gathering for Christmas, and you don’t want to miss the party.

They have so much to celebrate!

Dive into this special edition of the Coping Crew to reunite with your favorite characters as they gather to reflect on how far their coping skills have come and showcase their newfound talents and strengths.

The Coping Crew Chronicles Activity Book: A place for you to think, to breathe, and to create. Based off the characters of the Coping Crew series, written by Stacey Lantagne and illustrated by Lynne Lillge, the Coping Crew Chronicles brings the characters off their page, out of their fears, and into the hearts of anyone who just needs a little time to gather their thoughts and express themselves.