Living Brave How to Add More Confidence to Your Courage

<b>From <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Kobi Yamada and artist Charles Santoso, this adorable all-ages picture book is filled with bite-sized pieces of wisdom to help you practice courage as a skill, embrace your fears, and bravely live a life you love.</b><br><br>As part of the beloved Add More Goodness series, this little book will empower you to step into a courageous life, one small act of bravery at a time. Filled with uplifting messages that frame courage as a life skill, each page is both a gentle challenge and an encouragement. Kobi Yamada’s words push readers to step beyond their comfort zones—and to keep moving forward, even if we’re still a little afraid: <br><br><ul><li><i>"Get started. The first step to any adventure is to take the first step."  </i></li></ul><ul><li><i>"Be open to new things. Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Do something you’re a little not ready to do."  </i></li></ul><ul><li><i>"Be brave in your pursuits. Limits and fears can often be confused with one another." </i>  </li></ul><br>These simple yet powerful pieces of wisdom are paired with Charles Santoso’s intricate illustrations, which follow the adventures of an adorable hedgehog. A naturally timid creature, the main character is seen unfurling from its defensive ball and engaging in various acts of bravery, reinforcing the book’s theme in an endearing way. <i>Living Brave </i>also features fun cameos of the duckling, bear, raccoon, and sloth characters from the previous books in the series.<br><br>This book reminds you that the more you practice courage, the greater its power becomes. <i>Living Brave </i>makes an empowering gift for children or adults and is perfect for graduation, new ventures, life transitions, or retirement. Read through the whole book in a quick sitting for a big dose of motivation, or flip through the pages to find a single mantra to hold onto for the day. You’ll find that the way to living brave is simpler than you may think.