Colin, Ryan, and Luca are the heart of the Pride's soccer team. With the playoffs only one week away, the pressure is on to practice hard and master their plays. But when a powerful kick from Ryan sends their only ball flying through a torn net and deep into the savanna, the game comes to a sudden, terrifying halt.

The ball has landed in the tangled roots of the Tall Acacia Tree-home to the largest, angriest swarm of hornets in the savanna.

As the team's fastest runner, everyone looks to Colin to retrieve the ball. But Colin is paralyzed by a "cold sludge" of fear in his gut. He knows he is fast, but he is terrified of the sting and the pain waiting for him at the tree.

Through a quiet, powerful conversation with his father, Colin learns a life-changing lesson: Bravery isn't about making your fear go away; it's about choosing to do what is important even when your heart is pounding.

"Colin Faces the Fear" is a vibrant, action-packed story that helps children navigate the physical and emotional weight of anxiety. Written by Matt Charvat and beautifully illustrated with bright, cheerful savanna landscapes, this book is a must-read for young athletes and any child learning to move their "paws" toward their goals, despite the "hornets" in their way.