The Being Brave Pack celebrates courage in all its shapes and sizes - from quiet acts of confidence to bold adventures under the sea. These stories remind children that bravery isn’t about being fearless, but about trying new things, facing challenges, and believing in themselves even when it feels hard.
Ideal for Early Learning Centres, this pack helps nurture emotional growth and self-belief while supporting key learning outcomes in wellbeing and personal development. Perfect for sparking classroom conversations about perseverance, empathy, and inner strength, the Being Brave Pack encourages children to recognise the bravery that lives within them — one story, one step, and one brave moment at a time.
The Being Brave Pack includes:
1. How Brave I Can Be - Byll & Beth Stephen
You've got my back, and I know that I've got this, I'll show you how brave I can be. 'Cause I had you to teach me.
2. The Lucky Shack - Aspara Baldovino & Jennifer Falkner
I am a lucky shack. I spend my days watching boats bob gently under puffy clouds, on a sparkling sea. Surrounded by natural beauty, a seaside shack is lovingly cared for by a fisherman, until one day everything changes. The Lucky Shack is a heartfelt and uplifting journey through the seasons, the cycle of life, and the beauty and power of nature.
3. Becoming Brave - Jennie Cashman Wilson & Tomekah George
This heartfelt story follows Jennie, who always tried to please others, as she’s inspired by Abram’s fearless spirit—and, after losing him, must find the courage to follow her own heart. Gently exploring love, grief, and self-belief, it offers a hopeful way to spark big conversations about bravery and resilience.
4. Brave Little Bear - Steve Small
Being brave when you feel afraid is the very bravest brave of all...It’s time for Arlo’s family to leave their winter den and journey to Spring Valley, but he isn’t so sure about all this change. Arlo likes their home just as it is; and after all, his sister, Eva, is the brave one. But when a snowstorm separates them as they travel through the Great Wood, Arlo finds that when it’s his turn to be brave, being afraid won’t stop him from saving the day.
5. Oona The Brave Little Mermaid - Kelly DiPucchio & Raissa Figueroa
Meet Oona. She’s a little mermaid who loves special treasure and big adventures – and often ends up in big trouble! But with her best friend Otto by her side, Oona is on the hunt for the grandest treasure of all – and she’s about to find out it’s not what she thought it was… A wonderfully watery tale of friendship, creativity and digging deep for determination, Oona is about to be your new best friend!
6. Facing the Wave - Rebecca Marshallsay & Vaughan Duck
Trying new things can be scary. But, with a little push and a lot of paddling, even the biggest waves are possible. A story about facing fears and how a few words of encouragement can change someone's day.
