Be brave, even when something feels scary.
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Humpty Dumpty has been afraid of heights since his fall, even of his own top bunk. When a paper airplane lands on top of the wall, he climbs it anyway, and at the top he flies.
Recommended by Imagination SoupStory & parent notes
Jabari tells his dad he is ready to jump off the high board, then stalls at the ladder. His father says it’s okay to feel scared and offers a rest, and Jabari decides to climb up and jump. He surfaces to his family’s cheers.
Recommended by Can we read? — Children’s books about valuesStory & parent notes
Scaredy Squirrel stays in his nut tree to avoid sharks, killer bees, Martians and germs. When something unexpected sends him out of it, he discovers he can glide, and his world grows a little.
Recommended by What Do We Do All Day?Story & parent notes
Sheila Rae is sure she is the brave one and thinks her little sister Louise is a scaredy-cat. When Sheila Rae gets lost, Louise, who followed her, swings down from a tree and leads her home.
Recommended by What Do We Do All Day?Story & parent notes
The skatepark is intimidating, and the child watches from the side with other uncertain beginners. Then they say “haw êkwa! Let’s go!” and join in together.
Recommended by Federation of Children’s Book Groups blogStory & parent notes
As Kevin’s tree falls, his friends urge him to let go and promise to catch him. He gets through the thing he feared most.
Recommended by Pragmatic MomStory & parent notesTry another age, or show all ages.
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