Children's Nonfiction Self-esteem & Self-reliance
I Am So Brave!
A Board Book
- Publisher
- Abrams Appleseed
- Initial publish date
- Jul 2014
- Category
- Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Beginner, Emotions & Feelings
- Recommended Age
- 0 to 3
- Recommended Grade
- p
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Board book
- ISBN
- 9781419709371
- Publish Date
- Jul 2014
- List Price
- $11.99
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Description
Celebrate trying new things with I Am So Brave!, an encouraging board book from the Empowerment series!
I was scared of big dogs.
Then I made a new friend.
I was scared of the water.
Now I love the deep end.
With relevant and charming specifics, author Stephen Krensky and award-winning artist Sara Gillingham celebrate the achievements of overcoming fears and trying new things.
The Empowerment series addresses the small victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on your own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations. Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series.
The Empowerment series:
I Can Do It Myself!
Now I Am Big!
I Know a Lot!
I Am So Brave!
I Like to Share!
I Am Ready for School!
About the authors
Stephen Krensky started writing stories for children while in college and has been happily doing it ever since. He has now written more than 130 fiction and nonfiction children’s books, including novels, picture books, easy readers, and biographies. Among his favorites are the five earlier books in the Empowerment series—Now I Am Big!, I Can Do It Myself!, I Know a Lot!, I Am So Brave!, and I Like to Share! Krensky and his wife, Joan, raised two sons in Lexington, Massachusetts, where they are still living happily ever after.
Stephen Krensky's profile page
Sara Gillingham is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator, art director, and designer who has helped publish many bestselling books. Gillingham has written and illustrated more than 25 titles for children, including Snuggle the Baby, All Better Baby!, Love Is a Truck, Love Is a Tutu, Love Is a Ball, and the Empowerment series. She lives in Vancouver with her family.
Editorial Reviews
**STARRED REVIEW**
"Gillingham's distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner."
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Cheery and empowering, this simple story should resonate with tots everywhere."
Booklist
**STARRED REVIEW**
"A comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot."
Kirkus Reviews, starred review
