Courage and overcoming fears
Brave stories for children about facing everyday fears, stage fright and first times, and asking a grown-up for help when worried.
10 stories
Every child meets moments that make their tummy flutter or their feet stop. It might be the deep end of the pool, a big dog on the path, the first morning somewhere new, or standing up in front of others to sing or speak.
Even small things can feel enormous when a child is nervous or afraid of getting it wrong, and sometimes the bravest step is simply asking a grown-up for help.
A story about someone who feels that same wobble and takes a step anyway shows your child that courage is not the absence of fear. It is the choice to try while your knees are still shaking. Listening from a safe, cosy place, children can rehearse a scary moment, hear how a character's body feels when they are frightened, and see that being nervous is something everyone knows, heroes included.
On this shelf you will find warm, encouraging stories about facing fears big and small, stage fright, first times and daring adventures, and about turning to someone you trust when you feel worried or stuck.
