10 Kids Book About Courage
We’re fortifying our munchkins (and ourselves) with great tales of bravery, independence and adversity. You can never have too much courage…
How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers. Once there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how?
Say Hello by Rachel Isadora. Children can say hello in many ways: giving hugs, shaking hands or performing a curtsy. We can kiss, wiggle noses, dance or giggle. From afar, we can drop a letter in the mail or wave. This book teaches an important lesson: don ’t let the opportunity to say hello slip away
Don’t Worry, Little Crab by Chris Haughton. Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. They’re going for a dip in the big ocean. “This is going to be so great,” says Little Crab…Then comes a glance down at the waves. WOOSH! Maybe it’s better if they don’t go?
Horrible Bear! by Ame Dyckman. Bear didn't mean to break a little girl's kite, but she's upset anyway--upset enough to shout "HORRIBLE BEAR!" Bear is indignant. He doesn't think he's horrible! Then Bear gets a truly Horrible Bear idea. What will he do next?
Because by Mo Willems. Mo Willems introduces us to two musical masters (Ludwig & Franz) and their ripple effect on others. Because a composer created music, an orchestra performed. Because an uncle got a cold, a little girl attended the show. Because she loved the music, she became a composer herself.
The Bug Girl by Sophia Spencer. Sophia Spencer has loved bugs since a butterfly landed on her shoulder when she was two-and-a-half. By age five, she’d learned about billions of arthropods (bugs). Sadly, when Sophia got to first grade, kids bullied her and she stopped talking about bugs. Sophia’s mother looked for a bug scientist (entomologist) to be Sophie’s pen pal and received hundreds of letters, photos and videos from scientists all over the world.
Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen by Beth Mills. No one can catch Ella McKeen ’ s awesome “ zinger, “bomb” or “bouncer kick” at recess – until new student Riya appears. Ella has an epic recess meltdown, then has to find the courage to turn her situation around the very next day.
I am Jackie Robinson by Brad Meltzer. Explore Jackie Robinson ’ s legacy in this historical and courageous journey. Despite being a talented athlete, Robinson wasn’t allowed to play on the best teams because of his skin color. Eventually, he became the first black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed both African-American and the history of sports.
The Losers Club by Andrew Clements. Meet Alec, who can ’t put a good book down. When Principal Vance demands Alec stop reading in class, Alec decides to start a reading club and name it The Loser Club hoping no one will join.But soon, Alec discovers more and more kids make their way to this club, including his ex-best friend turned bully. This books reminds us that life can be messy and adventurous- just like a good book.
The Vanderbeekers of 141 Street by Karina Glaser. When the Vanderbeekers siblings learn that they have to move out of their beloved brownstone, they launch a mission to change their landlord’s mind. They have 11 days to figure out what made their landlord so hateful and melt his frozen heart. Operation Beiderman has to succeed.