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Penny Plays Dead: A Heartwarming Children's Picture Book About Anxiety, Courage, and Finding Your Inner Superpower
Paperback
Series: The Scrappy Scavengers: Social Skills & Big Feelings, Book 2
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 29 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Penny is a sweet little possum with a big secret: she is very, very anxious.
While other animals play loud games and enjoy the Big Moon Party, Penny worries about the noise. To make matters worse, her body has a mind of its own. When Penny gets scared, she doesn't fight or flight-she flops! Plop. She plays dead.
Embarrassed by her uncontrollable fainting spells, Penny tries to hide. But with the help of a kind raccoon named Rickety, she learns a special trick to ground herself when the world gets too loud.
But what happens when a real danger creeps onto the playground? When Snaggletooth the stray cat threatens her friends, Penny's weakness might just be the only thing that can save them.
Why Readers Love Penny:- Relatable Struggles: A gentle introduction to anxiety, panic, and sensory overload for young children.
- Coping Mechanisms: Teaches a real grounding technique (counting cans) that kids can use in their own lives.
- Self-Acceptance: Shows that our unique quirks-even the ones we think are silly-can be superpowers in disguise.
Perfect for children ages 3-8, Penny Plays Dead is a comforting bedtime story about finding courage in the most unexpected ways.
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