I Am So Brave!

(Board book)

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This fourth book in the empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with courage and success. Whether it's petting a dog or waving good-bye to a parent, Krensky and Gillingham address the "small wins" of growing just a little bit braver. Young children and their parents will revel in the encouraging text and the vintage screen-print-style illustrations.

Praise for I Am So Brave
STARRED REVIEWS
"Gillingham's distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Cheery and empowering, this simple story should resonate with tots everywhere."
--Booklist

Award:
NAPPA Honors Winner

Reviews

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Gillingham's distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner."

* Publishers Weekly, starred review *

**STARRED REVIEW**
"A comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot."

* Kirkus Reviews, starred review *
Cheery and empowering, this simple story should resonate with tots everywhere. * Booklist *

Author Bio

Stephen Krensky started writing stories for children while in college and has been happily doing it ever since. He has now written more than 130 fiction and nonfiction childrens books, including novels, picture books, easy readers, and biographies. Among his favorites are the five earlier books in the Empowerment seriesNow I Am Big!, I Can Do It Myself!, I Know a Lot!, I Am So Brave!, and I Like to Share! Krensky and his wife, Joan, raised two sons in Lexington, Massachusetts, where they are still living happily ever after.

Sara Gillingham is an award-winning childrens book author and illustrator, art director, and designer who has helped publish many bestselling books. Gillingham has written and illustrated more than 25 titles for children, including Snuggle the Baby, All Better Baby!, Love Is a Truck, Love Is a Tutu, Love Is a Ball, and the Empowerment series. She lives in Vancouver with her family.