The Courage to Be Yourself

A self-help book for kids from the co-author of The Courage to Be Disliked, the 15-million-copy bestseller.

If you want the kids in your life to build confidence, reduce worries and anxiety and get to know themselves, give them this book.

Blending fiction and self-help, The Courage to Be Yourself will empower and inspire young readers in the way other books in the Courage series have done for millions of adults.

Here the philosopher-student conversation of The Courage to Be Disliked is relocated to an underwater world, transforming into a child-friendly encounter between an old, wise hermit crab and young octopus Ockley. Their conversation covers ideas such as the difference between thoughts and feelings, letting go of things you can't control, getting to know yourself better and learning self-acceptance, and will strike a chord with children and adults alike.

Perfect for:

• Readers aged 10 and up
• The child who wants to build confidence and reduce worries
• Parents and educators looking for an engaging story that will help young people process emotions and manage stress and anxiety, and build resilience
• Fans of The Courage to Be Disliked who want to share its wisdom with the young people in their life
• People interested in journaling to achieve self-knowledge, self-acceptance and confidence

Accolades for The Courage to Be Disliked:

• Over 15 million copies sold
• 'A thought-provoking read.' ― Mail on Sunday
• 'It's a self-help book of the most unusual variety, but by empowering people to realise that they hold all the keys to unlocking genuine happiness, it's also one of the most worthwhile things you'll read all year.' ― Culture Trip
• 'Almost spookily relevant in this age of digital one upmanship and increasing anxiety. A real game-changer.' ― Marie Claire