Sam has a BIG SECRET.
The book includes a detailed section that explains Fear and 7 Coping tools..
Through his journey, Sam uses different strategies that allow him to gradually face and conquer his fear.
He is determined to overcome his fear.
Sam realizes he has let Fear take control of his life.
The more Sam avoids the water and makes excuses to his friends, the bigger his Fear grows and the worse he feels.
So he hides in his shell to calm down.
Sam thinks something terrible is going to happen.
Whenever he approaches a river, Sam has trouble breathing, his heart pounds quickly, and his body shakes.
He is embarrassed that a brave turtle, like him, is terrified of water.
Sam has a BIG SECRET