Brave Like Me

by Christine Peck, Mags DeRoma (Illustrator)

The second in the Books of Great Character series, a brand new fictional picture book series geared for social-emotional growth! Brave Like Me is about having a fear and finding the courage to to face it.

Wyatt is a lion, and everyone knows that means one thing: Wyatt is BRAVE (like all lions, of course). But no one realizes that Wyatt does have a fear. And when he finds himself face-to-face with that fear, he must ask. Will he be able to conquer his fear and truly be BRAVE?

Through vibrant illustrations and a little interactivity, Brave Like Me encourages kids to dig deep inside and find a way to be brave when they need it most.

The Books of Great Character picture book series is designed to help kiddos build character through social-emotional skills like mindfulness, empathy, bravery, and creativity, and features the quirky menagerie of Silly Street.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

40 pages, Hardcover

Published September 7, 2021

Reviews

[Lauren Geier · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Brave Like Me: A Story about Finding Your Courage” by Christine Peck and Mags Deroma is scheduled to release in 7 days! This book is bright and colorful, sure to engage the youngest readers! Wyatt, the lion, is very brave until he finds himself center stage. With the help of his furry friends, Wyatt discovers strategies for finding his courage. “Brave Like Me” is another great title to help build your young child’s emotional vocabulary and to normalize fear and other difficult emotions.

As always, I’m grateful to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review. The words and opinions are all my own.

[Literature Lattes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was cute, well illustrated and had a great moral/premise. It did leave me wishing that the end had been elaborated more. The end felt abrupt and like there were loose ends that didn’t get tied up. The section at the end made for adults provided closure… but I wish that would have been provided in a kid friendly format as well.

[Emilee (emileereadsbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Kids, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky for a free digital copy.

Being brave doesn't mean that nothing scares you. It means that you are willing to work through what is scary. The illustrations on this on are bright, vibrant, and fun.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wyatt isn't afraid of anything, until he gets stage fright.

[Tracy Mabry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, large pictures. Easy text for storytime.
Bravery, helping friends, nervousness, conquering fears through helping.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect book for those brave little ones in your life!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story about a brave lion. Except for one thing.

This is an interactive book, and it is adorable!

[Norshakila Makmon · Rating 4 out of 5]

even lions have their own fears, but when put on spot, you just got to plow through your fears.