Rocky and the Ferris Wheel, Child's Story Ages 3-5, Hudkins Publishing

Western United States desert habitat, a community of desert animals that live in a neighborhood of small adobe houses

Rocky the Rattlesnake is as excited as his friends when he learns about the new amusement park being built in his hometown of Cactus Grove. But his excitement quickly fades when he finds out about the enormous Ferris Wheel at the center of the park. Rocky’s friends have admired his strength and bravery; after all, he’s a rattlesnake, and nothing should scare him—right? Wrong!

How can Rocky keep his friends from discovering how terrified he is about the new Ferris Wheel…especially now that one of his friends is having their birthday party at the amusement park? What will his friends say if they discover Rocky’s secret? And does Rocky have what it takes to overcome his fears to help someone he cares about?