Billy's Bravery
by Tom Percival
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Billy absolutely LOVES Nature Girl. She's his favourite superhero EVER! He has read all the books, seen all the cartoons, and he's even got his own Nature Girl costume! So when World Book Day comes round, Billy knows exactly who he wants to dress up as. Then Billy hears a nasty voice in his head. What if he looks silly? What if his friends make fun of him? Going out in a costume can be scary, even if you are dressed up as your favourite character in the whole world. Can Billy be as brave as Natu
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This picture book tackles the universal childhood fear of standing out and being judged, following Billy as he wrestles with anxiety about wearing his beloved Nature Girl costume for World Book Day. The story brilliantly personifies his internal struggle through a "nasty voice in his head," giving young readers a tangible way to understand and discuss their own feelings of self-doubt and social anxiety.
What makes this story so effective is its gentle validation of fear while championing quiet courage, showing that bravery isn't about the absence of worry but about moving forward despite it. Children who have ever felt nervous about expressing their passions or worried about what peers might think will find a powerful mirror in Billy's journey. The resolution provides a reassuring message about the rewards of being authentically yourself, making this an invaluable tool for conversations about confidence and self-expression.
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