Jess Was the Brave One

by Jean Little, Janet Wilson (Artist)

Claire's younger sister is always braver when it comes to shots, spooky shadows, tree climbing, fierce dogs, and scary movies, but when bullies take Jess's teddy bear, Claire finds her own way to be brave

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Canada

320 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1992

About the author

Jean Little (January 02, 1932 - April 06, 2020) was a Canadian author, born in Taiwan, but who lived most her life in Guelph, Ontario.

Little's work mainly consisted of children's literature, but she also wrote two autobiographies: Little by Little and Stars Come Out Within.

She is a Member of the Order of Canada and a recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Jean Little Public School, in Guelph, Ont. is named in her honour.

Little had been partially blind since birth as a result of scars on her cornea and was frequently accompanied by her guide dog. While her death occurred during the onset of the pandemic, it was not attributed to COVID-19.

Reviews

[Sophia Musi-mafaje]

My favourite book from my childhood.

[Iva]

we love this book to death!