Brave Beginnings Books

Stories about facing challenges, making mistakes, and finding courage. These books support children through transitions and new experiences, reminding them that growth often starts with trying.

Giraffes Can't Dance
Brave Beginnings

Giraffes Can't Dance

Giles Andreae

Gerald the giraffe discovers everyone can dance to their own music.

View on Amazon
The Pout-Pout Fish
Brave Beginnings

The Pout-Pout Fish

Deborah Diesen

A gloomy fish learns that a little kindness can change everything.

View on Amazon
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Brave Beginnings

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Dr. Seuss

A graduation favorite celebrating life's journey and possibilities.

View on Amazon
What Do You Do With a Problem?
Brave Beginnings

What Do You Do With a Problem?

Kobi Yamada

A child learns that problems can become opportunities in disguise.

View on Amazon
Ish
Brave Beginnings

Ish

Peter H. Reynolds

Ramon discovers that thinking 'ish-ly' frees his creativity.

View on Amazon
The Invisible Boy
Brave Beginnings

The Invisible Boy

Trudy Ludwig

Brian feels invisible until a new classmate sees him for who he is.

View on Amazon
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes
Brave Beginnings

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes

Mark Pett

Beatrice learns that making mistakes is part of life.

View on Amazon
The OK Book
Brave Beginnings

The OK Book

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

It's okay to be just okay at things while finding what you love.

View on Amazon
Flight School
Brave Beginnings

Flight School

Lita Judge

A penguin with big dreams learns to fly with help from friends.

View on Amazon
After the Fall
Brave Beginnings

After the Fall

Dan Santat

Humpty Dumpty overcomes his fear of heights after his famous fall.

View on Amazon
Jabari Jumps
Brave Beginnings

Jabari Jumps

Gaia Cornwall

Jabari is ready to jump off the diving board - almost.

View on Amazon
Whistle for Willie
Brave Beginnings

Whistle for Willie

Ezra Jack Keats

Peter practices and practices until he finally learns to whistle.

View on Amazon