How do you teach a child to dream big and shoot for the stars In this inspiring story, a young bunny named Zippy dreams of traveling to space. When the opportunity to attend space camp arrives, she worries she might not be capable enough to compete with other kids. But Zippy's desire to build her rocket is bigger than her fear of failing, and through hard work and creativity works to make her dreams come true.
New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup empowers children everywhere to dream big and live a life they love. How Big Is Your Brave encourages readers to face their fears and overcome obstacles in order to follow their dreams and reach their goals.
How Big Is Your Brave is:
Great for boys and girls, ages 4-8
An excellent choice for STEM storytime and sparking discussions about STEM fields.
A great resource to teach young children about confidence, self-esteem, and the value of hard work.
Through whimsical illustrations and encouraging text, children will discover how standing up to fears (both big and small) makes them stronger and unstoppable.
About the Author
Ruth Soukup is a recovering shopaholic and her passion is helping other women find hope and contentment in the midst of daily struggle. She is a writer, blogger, entrepreneur, photographer, DIY-er, mom and wife to her wonderful husband, and above all a child of a loving and gracious God. Ruth lives with her husband and two daughters in Florida.
About the Illustrator
Alison Friend was on vacation one year, making jams and chutneys with her husband, when they discovered a recipe for "Figgy Mustardo." The chutney was good, but Alison thought the name was better suited for a feisty little dog. That's how Figgy came to be! Alison is also the author and illustrator of Freddy & Frito and the Clubhouse Rules, which Kirkus Reviews called "a playful, lighthearted lesson about peacekeeping and place-keeping." She lives with her family in the Lake District in England.
Industry Reviews
'This is a cute and encouraging book for children to conquer and face their fears. It has some great inspirational quotes in it that are great for children to think about when they are unsure or afraid. This book encourages children to follow their dreams and has some adorable characters and illustrations.' - All Books Great and Small * All Books Great and Small *
'In this inspiring story, a young bunny named Zippy dreams of traveling to outer space. When the opportunity to attend space camp arrives, she worries she might not be capable enough to compete with the other kids. But Zippy's desire to build her own rocket is bigger than her fear of failing, and through hard work and creativity she ends up making her big dreams come true! Through whimsical illustrations and encouraging text, children will discover how standing up to fears both big and small will make them stronger and unstoppable.
With encouraging phrases that can turn into your personal slogan, such as 'You're why must be bigger than your fear,' this is such a wonderful illustrated book with a great message for adults and children alike. Generally suited for children who are mature readers as this book is a longer story and has advanced words. But don't let young ones miss out - it's a great read aloud story to encourage social emotional development in children. It's a book that touches on bravery, resilience, confidence, facing fears and overcoming obstacles. I also think it can be a sweet gift of encouragement for adults.' - Paws and Pages by Annie * Paws and Pages by Annie *
In this didactic narrative, young bunny Zippy pursues her astronaut dreams with welcome familial support. When her brother Gus, a gardener who knows Zippy's heart is in the stars, encourages enrollment in space camp, Zippy fears the 'big, smart-looking critters signing up.' Remembering wisdom from her grandmother--'Your WHY must be bigger than your fear'--and subsequently guided by her parents and camp counselor, Zippy commits and makes strides at camp, learning that 'action is the antidote to fear.' But when a garden-related accident interferes, Zippy must navigate moving beyond her frustrations. Friend's illustrations are warmly colored, and a variety of critters abound. The lessons Zippy receives--'veryone needs accountability,' among others--are graphically imposed on their respective pages, but the dialogue is no less impactful ('Being brave doesn't mean you're never scared... courage means taking an action, even when you feel afraid'). Though the text-heavy pages make this a hefty readaloud, it's an uplifting story for increasingly independent readers. * Publishers Weekly *
