Synopses & Reviews
This fourth book in the empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with courage and success. Whether itandrsquo;s petting a dog or waving good-bye to a parent, Krensky and Gillingham address the andldquo;small winsandrdquo; of growing just a little bit braver. Young children and their parents will revel in the encouraging text and the vintage screen-print-style illustrations.
Praise for I Am So Brave
STARRED REVIEWS
andquot;Gillinghamand#39;s distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner.andquot;
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
andquot;A comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot.andquot;
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
andquot;Cheery and empowering, this simple story should resonate with tots everywhere.andquot;
--Booklist
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NAPPA Honors Winner
Review
andquot;Thoroughly entertaining.andquot;
Synopsis
Celebrate trying new things with this encouraging board book from the Empowerment series I was scared of big dogs.
Then I made a new friend.
I was scared of the water.
Now I love the deep end.
With relevant and charming specifics, Stephen Krensky and Sara Gillingham celebrate the achievements of overcoming fears and trying new things.
The Empowerment series addresses the small victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on your own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations. Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series.
Synopsis
The life of a toddler can be full of frightening things: the dark, the neighborandrsquo;s dog, and thunderstorms, just to name a few. As children get older, they begin to feel braver around these everyday events, but how do they build this newfound confidence? In this lyrical, insightful picture book, an older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether itandrsquo;s a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm. Now, big sister assures little sister, the fears that once felt as big as a mountain feel as minuscule as a speck of dust.
This playful portrait of fear and bravery empowers young readers to confront once-scary situations and, with charming illustrations and die-cuts throughout, is also beautifully packaged.
About the Author
Jo Witek is the author of
Hello in There! and
In My Heart. She is an author, journalist, and screenwriter. She lives in France.
Christine Roussey is the illustrator of Hello in There! and In My Heart. She works in advertising, as well as with newspapers, magazines, and publishers. She lives in France.