Roly Poly Pangolin" by Anna Dewdney is a children's book about a young pangolin named Roly Poly who is afraid of new things. The story follows Roly Poly as he encounters various unfamiliar situations, such as a line of ants, a friendly monkey, and loud noises, causing him to run away and roll into a ball. However, when he hears a sound that truly frightens him, he rolls into a ball and discovers another pangolin doing the same. This encounter leads to a friendship, and Roly Poly learns that new experiences aren't so scary after all. Theme of overcoming fear: The book addresses the common childhood experience of being afraid of the unknown and shows how friendship and facing fears can lead to positive outcomes.