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A Story About Being Brave When You Feel Scared
by Jason Yates
When little dachshund Avery feels the wiggly, jiggly butterflies of anxiety, she learns that being brave doesn't mean the worry goes away — it means taking one tiny step, even when your heart goes BUM-BUM-BUM. A gentle, reassuring picture book for children ages 5–9 about facing big feelings with courage and kindness.
Meet Avery — a little dachshund with a very long body, very short legs, and a very, very big imagination. Sometimes her imagination shows her wonderful things, like mountains of treats and endless belly rubs. But sometimes it shows her scary things, and her tummy fills up with wiggly, jiggly butterflies.
When her friend Biscuit invites her to the park, Avery's worries threaten to keep her home. What if the other dogs don't like her? What if it's too loud? What if she gets lost? With a little help from Mama, a slow breath, and the courage to take just one tiny step, Avery discovers a beautiful truth: being brave doesn't mean never feeling scared. It means learning to fly with the butterflies.
Written for children ages 5–9, Avery Finds Her Bravery gently introduces the experience of anxiety in a way young readers can understand and relate to. It validates their feelings, normalizes worry as a sign of a caring heart, and gives them simple, child-friendly tools they can use the next time the butterflies show up.
Inside, you'll find:
• A warm, story-driven approach to talking about anxiety with kids
• Avery's Bravery Toolkit — five simple coping strategies children can practice
• A Note for Grown-Ups with guidance on supporting anxious children
• Soft, imaginative illustrations that bring Avery's world to life
Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, and any grown-up who wants to remind a child that they are not alone, they are not broken, and they are brave — especially when they're scared.
Inspired by a real longhaired chocolate and tan dachshund named Avery, whose big eyes and gentle spirit remind us that even the smallest among us can find incredible courage.
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