I Can Learn to Be Brave
$51.11
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
7 July 2026
Summary
From the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, comes a picture book that teaches the smallest readers that no voice is too quiet, no message too small, to have an impact on a friend.
There once was a girl who wished she was brave. But mostly … She was not.
A little girl is scared to try new things. New things are hard! What if she fails? What if someone sees her fail? She laments that she’d like to be brave, but how does she start when the world is so big and sh…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217041909 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Mariann Edgar Budde, Holly Hatam |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Flamingo Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 7 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 245mm x 9mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Our unsure protagonist encounters another girl, a bold youngster who invites her to embark her on an adventure. First, they must climb a hill. The not-so-brave girl has a list of excuses why she can’t, but her new friend offers some gentle words of wisdom… Budde, who knows something about bravery herself, narrates this fablelike tale with a gently guiding tone that rings true. Notably, she stresses that being courageous is a work in progress: ‘I think we’re all learning to be brave all the time.’ Hatam’s illustrations depict sweet-faced, cartoonish characters against collage-style backdrops that pop with tactile textures… A boon to uncertain youngsters everywhere.” – Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Mariann Edgar Budde
Mariann Edgar Budde is the bishop and spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., and the Washington National Cathedral. Prior to her election in 2011, she was a parish priest in Minneapolis for eighteen years. She has appeared on PBS NewsHour, Meet the Press, Good Morning America, and the Today show, among others. Bishop Budde earned her master’s in divinity and doctor of ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary.
Holly Hatam is an author and illustrator working in bookmaking and animation. She is also the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Dear Girl and Dear Boy. She lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband and son.
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