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1) Daring greatly: how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead
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English
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Based on twelve years of research, thought leader Dr. Brené Brown argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection.
"Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable, or to dare greatly. Whether the arena is a new relationship, an important meeting, our creative process, or a difficult family conversation, we...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Baffled by the sudden disappearance of the letter D, a young woman is summoned to the home of a former history teacher before arriving in an enslaved, wintry land where free thinking is under threat.
Between England and the wintry land of Liminus, a world enslaved by the monstrous Gamp and populated by fearsome, enchanting creatures, the letter D disappears. First it vanishes from Dhikilo's parents' conversation at breakfast, then from the road signs...
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Max (Ed Vere) volume 1
Language
English
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Max is a cute kitten who dreams of becoming a brave mouse-catcher. So he sets off in search of a mouse, and discovers that bravery perhaps is not so important after all.
4) Jabari jumps
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Publisher
Candlewick Press
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English
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"Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly...
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English
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Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. Nothing is...
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Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"Bravery isn't just about big, heroic actions; it's about everyday steps anyone can take when they feel afraid. This is a little book about bravery. It’s filled with whimsical illustrations that show kids they can be brave in everyday ways with what they say, do, and choose. This book was made to introduce little ones aged 0-4 to the concept of bravery, and show them how they can be brave every day. Bravery isn't just for knights and superheroes...
9) Big bad Buzz
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Series
Publisher
The Child's World
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Shauna learns a lesson in bravery when she visits her cousin Lucy and faces big bad Buzz the dog.
10) Divergent
Author
Series
Divergent trilogy volume 1
Language
English
Description
In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue -- Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family...
11) Pip's trip
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Series
Loopy Coop hens volume 2
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Pip tries to convince her fellow hens, Midge and Dot, to join her for a ride in the farmer's truck, but she is the only one brave enough to climb inside.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
"By Pushcart award-winning poet Maggie Smith, a collection of quotes and essays on facing life's challenges with creativity, courage, and resilience"-- Provided by publisher.
When poet Smith started writing daily Twitter posts in the wake of her divorce, they unexpectedly caught fire. Here she writes about new beginnings as opportunities for transformation. Like kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending broken ceramics with gold, she celebrates the beauty...
14) Kiki's blankie
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Kiki the monkey has many daring adventures with her polka-dot "blankie," but when it sails away without her and lands above a sleeping crocodile, she may not be brave enough to come to the rescue.
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Publisher
TumbleBooks.com
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
One day, Pig and Chicken decide to go exploring, leaving Cow behind. Before long, Cow hears a drooly, snorty sort of sound, followed by a crash as the barn tips over. Dog is very big, and Cow is terrified--but she really has nothing to fear. All Dog wants to do is play, as Pig and Chicken discover during a daring rescue. Dog becomes a friend. Best of all, now that two sticks have been knocked free, their barn is indeed perfect--front door and all....
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Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
The teeny, tiny, very timid ghost tries to be brave when he suspects that his house is haunted.
The timorous specter from this team's The Teeny Tiny Ghost (1998) reappears for a thrilling, hair-raising adventure. Woefully faint- hearted, the teeny tiny ghost knows he must practice being brave and in the school yard he valiantly faces the intimidating playground slide. However, when he returns home to discover empty rocking chairs moving on their...
17) Bravery
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Publisher
TMW Media Group
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In this episode of Kids' Planet, we shall embark on a journey through the far reaches of outer space that are only accessible to those with great bravery. Our guide, Curious, will enlighten us on two exceptional "Planet Tools": firstly, DETERMINATION - the ability to comprehend what we aspire to achieve and why it is imperative; secondly, WILLPOWER - the capacity to make decisions and maintain control over our actions while simultaneously conquering...
18) The dragon pearl
Publisher
Ketchup Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Josh (Louis Corbett) and Ling (Li Lin Jin) thought they were in for a boring vacation with each of their parents (Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and Wang Ji) at an archaeological dig in China. It turns into an adventure of a lifetime when they discover a mournful dragon trapped deep inside a mystical temple. According to ancient legend, the dragon is missing its life force, a sacred pearl that is hidden away in a secret chamber. Josh and Ling must battle...
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