Books about Courage
Award winning
The Crossing
Gary Paulsen, 1987
114 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure enhances problem-solving skills.
Realistic characters aid in emotional development.
Fosters resilience and determination through storytelling.
Encourages empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
The Crossing
Gary Paulsen, 1987
Award winning
Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!
Thomas Flintham, 2017
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging gameplay narrative enhances problem-solving skills.
Colorful, dynamic illustrations captivate young readers.
Characters showcase resilience and teamwork.
Encourages interactive reading and play combination.
Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!
Thomas Flintham, 2017
Award winning
The Wind Singer
William Nicholson, Peter Sís, 2000
486 pages
Why to read
Adventurous tale stimulates curiosity and imagination.
Encourages resilience and perseverance in young readers.
Explores themes of freedom and societal structure.
Supports development of personal and social identity.
The Wind Singer
William Nicholson, Peter Sís, 2000
Award winning
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
Annette Bay Pimentel, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 2020
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of resilience and empowerment.
Educates on disability rights and activism.
Encourages empathy and understanding in young readers.
Beautifully illustrated, engaging narrative.
All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything
Annette Bay Pimentel, Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 2020
Award winning
Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Spiders
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang, 2019
208 pages
Why to read
Engages children with humor and adventure.
Boosts confidence overcoming fears, promotes bravery.
Encourages empathy and understanding in relationships.
Stimulate curiosity through exciting narratives.
Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Spiders
Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang, 2019
Balto of the Blue Dawn
Mary Pope Osborne, Mary Osborne, 2016
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enriching historical knowledge.
Cultivates empathy through character challenges.
Encourages resilience and determination.
Ideal for enhancing reading comprehension skills.
Balto of the Blue Dawn
Mary Pope Osborne, Mary Osborne, 2016
Shola and the Lions
Bernardo Atxaga, 1995
48 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure of Shola with intriguing lion encounters.
Enriches cultural knowledge through diverse settings and characters.
Stimulates empathy and understanding through Shola's interactions.
Engaging narrative encourages frequent family reading sessions.
Shola and the Lions
Bernardo Atxaga, 1995
Award winning
The Story of Ruby Bridges: A Biography Book for New Readers
Arlisha Norwood Alston, 2021
64 pages
Why to read
Inspires courage through Ruby Bridges’ historical bravery.
Highlights importance of equality and resilience.
Engages young readers with compelling narrative.
Educational insight into civil rights movement.
