Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Future World Changers by Janice Pratt – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers by K.J. Kaschula
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brave Kids is a collection of short stories written by a variety of authors. Each short story is on a different topic and discusses things such as the loss of a loved one, being afraid of the dark, bullying, and other situations where a child may feel vulnerable and afraid. Being brave is not about being a superhero, or having super powers, it is about believing in yourself and being kind. Being brave is asking for help when you need it. Being brave is about helping others be better. Being brave is about treating nature and Mother Earth with respect. Each one of the stories are designed to inspire youth and adults to create a better world for all of us, for Earth, and for animals.

This book was truly inspirational and is a good reminder for children, youth, teens, and adults of all ages. Sometimes we have a moment in life that makes us scared, and we need a gentle reminder that true bravery comes from within. Sometimes those things require us to dig down deep and believe in ourselves. Sometimes we lose someone we love, and the sadness weighs us down. Sometimes we cannot do things on our own and it is okay to ask for help from a friend or family member. Sometimes we need a reminder to not take nature and Earth for granted and we need to take care of the planet we live on.

I enjoyed all of the stories in this book but if I had to pick a favorite it would be One Rock at a Time. It is about how to be brave after suffering the loss of a loved one. This one hit home for me after the recent loss of my father. We were close and losing him has weighed me down with grief and anger. My grief was weighing me down like an imaginary backpack full of rocks. Thank you for including this short story, it has helped me release some of the grief and move forward. I highly recommend this book for all ages! A great collection to keep on hand and read when feeling like you are not quite brave enough.

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