Books About Courage & Being Brave for 9–12 Year Olds

20 books about courage for 9–12 year olds, picked from the 44 books about courage in our review library. Brave rarely means fearless — these stories show courage as doing the thing anyway. Every pick links to our full review, with age fit and where to buy.

Bold Stories For Brave Boys A Motivational Book for Kids about

Hayden Fox

Unlock His Inner Hero: Empower Your Boy with Stories That Build Confidence, Kindness, and a Love for Adventure! Every boy dreams of going on thrilling adventures, facing challenges head-on, and making a difference in the world. But as he grows, he'll also encounter real-life hurdles-whether it's for

Tthe Adventures Of Benny the Brave Bunny

Ashes Lost

Join Benny, a small but determined bunny, on an unforgettable adventure in Benny the Brave Bunny! Deep in Cloverwood Forest, Benny dreams of becoming a hero. When a mysterious growl unsettles the woodland creatures, Benny embarks on a courageous journey and discovers a lost bear cub in need of help.

Brave and Blessed A Year of Devotions and Affirmations for Kids by Jones

Jones

Unlocking the Joy of Faith for Every Child Imagine a vibrant world where your child explores the wonders of faith with excitement and joy. Each day is a new adventure, filled with engaging stories and fun activities that not only teach timeless truths but also encourage meaningful family connections

Brave Like Esther A Purim Story

Rebecca Gardyn Levington

This fresh and fun picture book modernizes the story of Queen Esther that is recited each year during the joyous Jewish holiday of Purim. While many traditional stories emphasize Esther's "extraordinary" bravery, this humorous and inspiring retelling focuses on Esther as a regular girl with lots of

Color Your Courage A Brave Heart Kids Journal

Katie Clemons

Blank journal designed for children to record the times when they've been brave.

My Brave Book (My Feelings) by Honor Head

Honor Head

Learning how to be brave helps your child to build self-esteem, resilience and self-confidence. My Brave Book explains to children what being brave means, and how they can overcome their fears. When they are young many children do not have the language to express how they feel when faced with a diff

Sunny the Brave Seahorse A Heartfelt Tale of Courage Beneath

Mary Omit

Bravery Book about Overcoming Shyness and Asking for Help The bashful Little Seahorse discovers a mysterious object during his adventures and has to learn to speak up for himself and ask for help in order to bring his mother this amazing gift. In the process, he increases his self-confidence and mak

Myths and Legends for Fearless Girls

Samantha Newman

This beautifully hardback anthology presents a thrilling collection of 31 myths and folk tales with inspiring heroines at their center, featuring breath-taking full-color illustrations by artist Khoa Le. Discover legends and folktales in which mighty goddesses shape the world and spirited heroines s

Courageous Stories Inspiring Books for Kids 8-12 Shaping Boys into

Riley Stone

Hello, adventurous and amazing boy. Did you know that you are very special? You are unique, which means there is only one of you in the entire world. Do you know how incredible that is? This planet has billions of people on it, and there is no one like you on it. You have a wonderful way of looking

Fairy Tales for Fearless Girls

Anita Ganeri

This beautifully illustrated, full-color hardback gift edition presents an inspiring collection of 15 stories from around the world, retold by multi award-winning author Anita Ganeri. This fairy tale collection showcases narratives that celebrate strong, independent women. These heroines aren't redu

Biscuit the Brave Beagle A Heartwarming Tale of Courage and Friendship

A. Grekovich

Barkley's Brave Journey - A heartwarming children's story about friendship, courage, and finding your voice! Join Barkley, the lovable sheepdog, as he embarks on a brave adventure with his shy duck friend, Daisy. Together, they navigate wobbly bridges, bustling festivals, and moments of self-doubt,

Chills and Thrills Adventurous Horror Stories for Brave Children

Mahesh Vadde

Chills and Thrills: Spooky Stories for Brave Kids is a collection of spine-chilling tales that will send shivers down your spine. From ghostly apparitions to zombie invasions, this book will take you on a terrifying journey that you won't soon forget. Are you brave enough to read stories that will l

Brave & Free Stories of Courage & Character

Liberty Everest

CD-ROM contains audio files of complete story, reading and vocabulary activities, and tests.

Dragons Future (Dragon Courage Book 1)

Kandi J Wyatt

Every child of Woolpren dreams of becoming one, but only a few are chosen. Now, ten-year- old twin brother and sister, Ruskya and Duskya, have been selected to join an elite group of riders: dragon riders. Full of awe and excitement, the twins leave their mother, and their home, to train for their n

The Queen of Courage The Story of Rani Lakshmibai A Children’s Book

Sweta KRI

RANI LAXMIBAI was a capable ruler, an intelligent communicator, and defender of the faith. She was sagacious when it came to her people and astute in dealing with her enemies. The widowed Queen had to repeatedly face gruelling challenges but drew strength from adversity, relying on her sense of just

Courage at the Castle (AIO Imagination Station Books) by Marianne Hering

Marianne Hering

Over 1 Million Sold in the Series! When kids step into the Imagination Station, they travel back in time and across the world with cousins Patrick and Beth. Each book is historically accurate, and readers will grow in their faith and knowledge of big historical events as they race through each unfor

Beauregards Brave Leap by Rosie Baskett

Rosie Baskett

This charming picture book offers a gentle exploration of childhood anxiety through the story of a timid rabbit who must summon courage to help a friend in need. Beauregard's journey from fearful obs...

Courage of Sarah Noble (Antelope Books) by Alice Dalgliesh

Alice Dalgliesh

This beautifully illustrated adaptation of Alice Dalgliesh's classic historical fiction brings young readers into 1707 Connecticut, where eight-year-old Sarah Noble must find her bravery while her fa...

You are an Amazing Girl A story that inspires courage

Sara Camilleri

Hello! Do you know that you are a wonderful girl? You are very special. You are the only you there is in the entire world, and that's out of billions of people! You are smart, funny, courageous, and unique, which is something you should always remember. You bring an amazing light into this world tha

Brave Like Bubba A heartwarming children’s book about family

Christina Minshall

This touching picture book explores how courage can be passed down through generations, following a young child who learns about bravery from family stories about their grandfather. The narrative bea...