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Brave Every Day by Patrice Barton and Trudy Ludwig is a delightful children's book that tells the story of a young girl who battles her anxieties by finding courage in everyday situations. With gentle guidance and support from friends, she learns to face her fears and discovers the strength within herself. This heartwarming tale is beautifully illustrated and offers an inspiring message about resilience and bravery.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this book if you're seeking a heartfelt story that can help children address their fears and build confidence. It encourages young readers to face challenges and discover strength and courage in everyday situations, making it an inspiring and comforting read for little ones learning to navigate their world.

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Camila is filled with worry and fear, but when she hides during a class field trip to the aquarium, she finds a classmate who is also afraid and needs a friend.

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From social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning picture book illustrator Patrice Barton (co-creators of The Invisible Boy) comes a story about managing anxiety and finding the courage to stand up for yourself and others.

Most kids love hide-and-seek, but Camila just wants to hide. Hiding is what she does best when she worries, and she worries a LOT. What if... I can't... I'm scared!

A class trip to the aquarium causes her worries to pile up like never before. But when an anxious classmate asks for help, Camila discovers that her heart is bigger than her fears.

From social-emotional learning expert Trudy Ludwig and award-winning illustrator Patrice Barton, this tale of courage and compassion will embolden readers to face their own fears.

Brave Every Day is described as "a sweet and powerful gem of a book sure to help young worriers." - Dawn Huebner, PhD, author of What to Do When You Worry Too Much

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593306376

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

About the Author

TRUDY LUDWIG is a nationally acclaimed speaker and an award-winning author who specializes in writing children's books that help kids cope with and thrive in their social world, including The Invisible Boy, My Secret Bully and The Power of One. She has received rave reviews from educators, experts, organizations, and parents at schools and conferences around the US for her passion and compassion in addressing peer aggression and friendship issues. An active member of the International Bullying Prevention Association, Trudy also collaborates with organizations like the Committee for Children and ConnectSafely.org, and has served as content adviser for Sesame Street Workshop. Trudy's books have won the Mom's Choice Gold Award, the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award, and the NAPPA Gold Award, and have also been recognized as NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Visit her at trudyludwig.com Follow her on Twitter at @TrudyLudwig PATRICE BARTON earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas in Austin, where she lives with her husband and son. Her books include The invisible Boy and Quiet Please, Owen McPhee by Trudy Ludwig, as well as I Pledge Allegiance by Pat Mora and Libby Martinez and Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller. Her work has been honored by the Society of Illustrators and the International Literacy Association (ILA) among others. Visit her at Patrice Barton.com Follow her on Instagram at @PatriceBarton

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