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Book Review Lola The Bracelet Of Courage (Ocean Tales Childrens Books)

by Sarah Cullen

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:2022-08-15
Pages:32
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0645365017

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

"Lola the mermaid seems so brave and courageous... but she was not always that way. She used to feel timid and out of place, so her dad gave her a special gift, a bracelet of courage. One day whilst out on an adventure, Lola loses her bracelet and as the tides start to turn, she must find a new way home. Without her bracelet, she feels scared and lonely but with the help of a wise dolphin, some friendly sea urchins and beautiful jellyfish, Lola finds her strength within." -- Amazon.com.

Our Review

This charming underwater adventure follows a young mermaid who relies on a special bracelet from her father to feel brave, until the day she loses it and must navigate changing tides and her own fears to find her way home. The story beautifully captures that universal childhood feeling of relying on a comfort object for confidence, then gently guides readers through Lola's journey toward discovering her own inner strength. Through vivid descriptions of coral reefs and marine life, the book creates an immersive undersea world that will captivate young imaginations while addressing emotional growth.

What makes this ocean tale particularly valuable is how it demonstrates that courage isn't about never feeling afraid, but about finding ways to move forward even when we're scared. The supportive sea creatures Lola encounters—the wise dolphin, friendly sea urchins, and glowing jellyfish—show children that asking for help is part of being brave. This story provides a wonderful conversation starter for parents discussing emotional resilience with their children, offering a memorable metaphor for the inner resources we all possess. Young readers will surface from this aquatic journey feeling empowered and reassured about their own ability to face challenges.

Themes

Courage

Subjects

Courage