In this slim board book, a young brown-skinned boy tells of overcoming his fears. Each fear is resolved in a way that allows the boy to feel safe, content, and brave. The boy’s obvious pride at overcoming his fears is reflected in the straightforward text and bright graphic-design-style illustrations in primary colors with brown, black, and white. Many of the boy’s fears are common childhood worries — barking dogs, loud traffic noises, bedtime darkness, being separated from Mom and Dad — that all parents and children will easily recognize. The boy’s solutions to his fears offer positive, encouraging responses to the anxiety that many children may feel in new or uncomfortable situations. (Ages 1–3)

Celebrate trying new things with I Am So Brave!, an encouraging board book from the Empowerment series!



With relevant and charming specifics, author Stephen Krensky and award-winning artist Sara Gillingham celebrate the achievements of overcoming fears and trying new things.



I was scared of big dogs.

Then I made a new friend.

I was scared of the water.

Now I love the deep end.



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!