I Can Do It Even If I'm Scared: Finding the Brave You

by Lisa Katzenberger, Hannah George (Illustrator)

Overview

From Lisa Katzenberger, author of the beloved book It Will Be Ok, comes a positive take on new experiences, fear, and worry based on the real cognitive behavioral therapy technique Act As If.

One day, The Brave You won't be a different version of yourself—it will become your whole self.

Have you ever been so scared that your tummy tumbled and your heart hiccupped and your fingers fiddled? You're not alone! Elephant, Cheetah, and Gator feel the same way. Join these three friends as they find their brave self by first imagining themselves as brave and growing into being brave!

I Can Do It Even If I'm Scared is perfect for:

• Preschool classrooms and teachers looking for books on feelings, social emotional learning, mindfulness and social skills
• School counselors and children's therapists looking for cognitive behavioral therapy technique books for children
• Parents looking for books on bravery, courage, and facing fears

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728272689
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	07/02/2024
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	625,052
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Katzenberger has been writing stories since she was a child. She lives in the Chicago area with her husband and two children. Visit her online at www.lisakatzenberger.com.

Editorial Reviews

"I Can Do It Even If I'm Scared" empowers children to navigate change and new experiences. It doesn't just tell them to be brave; it shows them how. Empower your child by reading them this book!" — Jessica Ortner, New York Times Best Selling Author.




"Every child needs a pick-me-up to feel an extra surge of courage: Here it is." — Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2024-04-20
How can you be brave even when you feel frightened?

This sensible, comprehensible guide for kids—and adults, too, if we’re honest—explains how to tap into the Brave You, the “strong and bold part of you deep inside.” Yep, even when you’re feeling uncertain, nervous, queasy, frightened, or all of the above, within you lies a resilient inner person. How do you find the Brave You? Katzenberger encourages little ones to imagine what the Brave You sounds and acts like. “Next, play pretend and watch what happens.” The author proposes that readers engage in these and other empowering activities for as long as they wish and for as long as these pep talks are required. One day, the Brave You “will become your whole self,” she assures readers, and “you will be able to face your fear without even thinking about it.” Softly rendered illustrations depict an adorable, childlike, all-animal cast. The visuals will be fun for children to pore over, and the characters are supportive role models for kids in need of a boost. The inspirational author’s note, a list of tips aimed at children, and a message for caregivers from child psychologist Heather Davidson will also be useful.

Every child needs a pick-me-up to feel an extra surge of courage: Here it is. (Picture book. 5-8)

Kirkus Reviews