A story for kids ages 4–8 about a young girl and her encounters with a dog that teaches her friendship, presence, loss, and bravery.
This story follows a young girl named Sophie and a sweet old dog who cross paths in the midst of a storm. “Breathing in, I am safe; breathing out, I am free,” Sophie repeats again and again to remind herself and the "old one" to stay present and brave when feeling scared or unsettled. In helping each other through their fears, a deep kinship is formed that makes a lasting impact on Sophie’s life.
“A meditation on being safe and free, wrapped into a story about wishing well for others. In these times we could not ask for a greater gift for ourselves and our children than encouragement.”—Spirituality & Practice
“With its positive and underlying message friendship, loss and bravery, Sophie Learns to Be Brave is a fun, thoughtful, thoroughly 'kid friendly', and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections.”—Midwest Book Review
“Wonderful book! I enjoyed the simple yet practical messages for children. Sophie learned about positive self-talk, and letting things come (and go). Really beautiful story and messaging. Highly recommend.”—Maureen Healy, author of The Happiness Workbook for Kids
A story for kids ages 4–8 about a young girl and her encounters with a dog that teaches her friendship, presence, loss, and bravery.
This story follows a young girl named Sophie and a sweet old dog who cross paths in the midst of a storm. “Breathing in, I am safe; breathing out, I am free,” Sophie repeats again and again to remind herself and the "old one" to stay present and brave when feeling scared or unsettled. In helping each other through their fears, a deep kinship is formed that makes a lasting impact on Sophie’s life.
Praise
“A meditation on being safe and free, wrapped into a story about wishing well for others. In these times we could not ask for a greater gift for ourselves and our children than encouragement.”—Spirituality & Practice
“With its positive and underlying message friendship, loss and bravery, Sophie Learns to Be Brave is a fun, thoughtful, thoroughly 'kid friendly', and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections.”—Midwest Book Review
“Wonderful book! I enjoyed the simple yet practical messages for children. Sophie learned about positive self-talk, and letting things come (and go). Really beautiful story and messaging. Highly recommend.”—Maureen Healy, author of The Happiness Workbook for Kids
