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Brave in Every Which Way

By Meredith Badger and Maddy Mara and Lauren Degraaf
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What does bravery mean? Can it always be seen? I will give you a bit of a clue: It's not jumping from planes or surfing fast trains. A brave kid looks just like you do. Being brave isn't always about doing big, dramatic things. It's small,... Read More
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This is the book for every child who needs reassurance that they are already braver than they think.

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What does bravery mean? Can it always be seen?

I will give you a bit of a clue:

It's not jumping from planes or surfing fast trains.

A brave kid looks just like you do.

Being brave isn't always about doing big, dramatic things. It's small, everyday acts that show your bravery! Whether it's saying sorry, trying something new, or asking for help - there are many ways to be brave.

This is an uplifting reminder that you are braver than you think.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922806772

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 January 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Kids

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 398g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lauren Degraaf Maddy Mara Meredith Badger

About the Author

Maddy Mara is the pen name of Melbourne-based creative duo Hilary Rogers and Meredith Badger. Hilary and Meredith have been collaborating on children's for nearly two decades. Hilary is an author and former publishing director; Meredith is the author of countless books for kids and young adults, and teaches English as a foreign language. Maddy Mara is the melding of their respective daughters' names.

Born and raised in London, Ontario, taking inspiration from the nature that surrounds her home, Lauren uses light and shadow to capture different atmospheres, and aims to make the common look almost otherworldly. Lauren has a passion for children's books and she uses pencil, watercolour, and pencil crayon, and enjoys employing reductive drawing techniques to achieve a hazy and dreamlike look.

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