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1) Courage
Author
Language
English
Description
Through various examples, children learn about courage and how to apply it to everyday life. At school, on the playground, and even at home, various situations are presented which teach readers about the importance of courage. Additional features to aid comprehension include informative captions, a Think-About-It section, a table of contents, a glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. Author/Illustrator...
2) Be brave!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"In this book readers discover careers that require the worker to be brave and often to help others, such as firefighters and police officers"--
Author
Language
English
Description
One Sunday morning before church, when Welles Crowther was a young boy, his father gave him a red handkerchief for his back pocket. Welles kept it with him that day, and just about every day to come; it became a fixture and his signature... When the Twin Towers fell, Welles's parents had no idea what happened to him. In the unbearable days that followed, they came to accept that he would never come home. But the mystery of his final hours persisted....
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Any conversation about adventure inevitably means having a conversation about the difference between healthy concern and overblown worry. What is adventure? What causes fear? That's what this book explores--how living a life of adventure means living a life facing your fears"--
5) Courage
Author
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Get the courage to stand up for what you believe in! Stand Up for Yourself: the Kids' Book of Courage will teach kids to try something new, ask for help, show their talents, share their feelings and tell the truth. This book will show kids how to use compassion, respect, responsibility, and honesty with those around them. Simple text and charming pictures will keep kids interested while they learn. It's never too early to help kids stand up for what...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while,...
13) Courage
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1990.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Defines courage and discusses its importance in life.
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Using rhymes and bright whimsical pictures, "Alex and The Amazing Lemonade Stand" tells the inspirational true story of a little girl named Alexandra "Alex" Scott. Faced with a problem, Alex came up with a plan---to sell lemonade from a lemonade stand. This story shows how the small act of one person can impact many people; an important lesson for children of all ages.
17) Being courageous
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Teaches children the importance of courage.
18) Being brave
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Teaches children the importance of courage.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Illustrated with stunning cut paper art, these seven poetic vignettes capture true stories of courage, hope, and resilience from around the world. In Imagine A Garden, award-winning children's author Rina Singh shares seven real-life stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for their communities amidst war, poverty, and violence. With vivid, textured images from celebrated Iranian illustrator Hoda Hadadi, this powerful picture book is:...
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