Stewart battles stage fright while playing the Tin Man, learning through Dheri, practice, and positive self-talk that true courage means continuing despite fear and doubt.
Ten-year-old Stewart dreams of becoming an actor but fears performing before an audience. Encouraged by his parents, teacher Mrs. Carter, and faithful teddy bear Dheri, Stewart auditions for *The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition* and earns the important role of the Tin Man. Rehearsal mistakes and negative thoughts test his confidence, but steady practice and positive self-talk teach him how to recover and continue. On opening night, Stewart faces his fear, brings the Tin Man to life, and takes his first step toward a future in acting.
The book contains **12 scenes/illustrations** with an approximate **12–15-minute reading time**. Dheri is a black teddy bear representing **daring and courageous acts**. The story teaches children that courage does not mean feeling fearless—it means believing in themselves, learning from mistakes, and moving forward even when they are afraid.
