The Brave Stone

by Jennifer Kysar

Overview

That first day of school is scary. Everyone can agree. But we can't hide forever, soon you will see. One young boy learns to beat those first-day jitters when his parents call him outside. Pick a stone, they say, one that is small. It will hold your bravery. It will hold it all. The boy is ready. He's no longer so scared! He's ready for school. With his stone, he's prepared!
This beautifully illustrated, engaging tale will encourage your little ones to face their fears and provide them with a tangible, accessible tool to calm their anxieties. The Brave Stone is sure to become your child's bedtime, or anytime, favorite!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798986686127
Publisher:	Jen Kysar
Publication date:	08/14/2022
Pages:	36
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Welcome moms, dads, and every other caretaker in between! My name is Jen Kysar, and I'm a published children's book author and educator who loves every moment of creating fun and enriching storylines that help littles navigate through this crazy thing called life. Being a mom of two amazing kiddos myself, I happen to know a thing or two about little bodies and big emotions. And you guessed it, collectedly became the perfect cocktail that inspired me to author The Brave Stone and Nexcited - all in a core notion to connect with you, offer literature that stems beyond just the surface, and ultimately give your minis the best foundation to thrive on.
I am a native Bay Stater who grew up in the Boston suburbs. I earned a BA in Early Childhood Education and then a MA in Special Education in 2013. During this time, I started working in the field of Applied Behavior analysis in the special education setting. But more importantly, this was also a pivotal time in my life, as my daughter was born in 2012 and my son was born in 2013 - becoming my ENTIRE world.
Nothing makes me happier than creating authentic storylines filled with raw, empowering, yet fun-loving life lessons that draw young eyes in from cover to cover. Even more, doing so all while offering educative insights that explain those big, scary emotions swirling inside them so they can foster healthy self-regulation and gain splashes of confidence. Overall, I truly value the art of storytelling that offers bigger picture meaning, and I am so excited to connect with you on that level to help ensure those little minds are a little less confused about the world and themselves. That being said, it is no secret that this parenting gig doesn't come with a manual (wouldn't it be SO much easier if it did?!). But snapping back to reality, perhaps that is why there is an old saying that "it takes a village to raise a child, "...and you best bet that I would be honored to become part of yours.