Feeling Brave (Beginning-to-read Big Feelings) by Mary Lindeen

This engaging early reader helps young children identify and understand the experience of feeling brave, providing a wonderful foundation for emotional literacy. Through simple, relatable scenarios, it teaches kids to recognize moments of courage in everyday life, from trying new foods to speaking up in class. The carefully leveled text supports emerging reading skills while addressing important social-emotional concepts, making it an excellent tool for both literacy development and emotional intelligence. Parents will appreciate how it normalizes this powerful feeling in a way that preschoolers can easily grasp and apply to their own lives.

What sets this book apart is its dual focus on reading readiness and emotional learning, creating a meaningful connection between literacy skills and personal growth. The included reading activities and word list extend the learning beyond the story, making it particularly valuable for parents and educators looking to reinforce both phonics and feelings vocabulary. Children who are navigating new experiences—whether starting preschool, facing fears, or learning to assert themselves—will find comfort and confidence in these pages. It’s a resource that helps build brave readers and brave hearts simultaneously.