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Chester the Brave

Published August 14, 2012

Little Chester Raccoon, the beloved character who has helped so many children with issues in their lives, learns the meaning of bravery and a method for overcoming his fears.

After sharing the story of a little bird who is afraid to have flying lessons in front of his friends, Mrs. Raccoon tells Chester that being brave doesn’t mean being unafraid; being brave means not letting that fear stop him. Mrs. Raccoon teaches Chester an important strategy: Think-Tell-Do. When he thinks he is afraid, he tells himself he can do it, and then he just does it. Of course, getting a Kissing Hand helps a little too. This simple strategy can be helpful to children in many different situations.

Product details

Picture Book | Ages 3 – 7 Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-933718-79-8 | 32 pages | $16.99 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-933718-85-9 | $10.99 Lexile Level: 610 | Guided Reading Level: L | Grade Level: 2 | Reading Recovery Level: 19

Reviews

  • “This beautifully illustrated story is great for kids who are trying to overcome their fear—whether it’s speaking in front of the class, like Chester, or any other activity! Parents, I highly encourage you to read this book with your kids. It’s also a good one for teachers to read with their classes during a public speaking unit!”

    — US Kids

About the creators

Audrey Penn

Author

Audrey Penn

Audrey Penn started her career as a ballerina dancing with the National Ballet, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, and the Danny Diamond Dance Theatre.…

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Barbara Gibson

Illustrator

Barbara Gibson

An award-winning illustrator, Barbara Leonard Gibson was a freelance artist in the Baltimore-Washington area for twenty-five years. Originally from New York, and with a degree…

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