Told in gentle, rhyming couplets, this collection of stories presents relatable moments of unease and the strength found in conquering fears. A roaring nighttime thunderstorm, the first day of preschool, and a doctor's visit, in turn, encourage young readers to forge their own paths of strength in times of distress. Illustrated in rich, emotional scenes that depict vignettes of daily life, this book provides comfort and empowerment for resilience and resolution.
Jeff Östberg is Swedish illustrator with roots in northern Sweden. Residing in Stockholm since 2008, he works to create art for a wide range of international clients across the editorial, publishing, advertising, and exhibition space. His work, characterized by his use of soft colors, captures portraits of everyday life with a detailed focus on fashion. Since graduating from art school in 2013, Jeff spends most of his time illustrating, but finds ways for his passion of cooking and music to influence and inspire his illustration style.
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Heartfelt congratulations to @karlajclark on the release of her latest book, Three Ways to Be Brave. We fell in love with this book for its gentle, inspiring moments of strength in conquering timeless fears: raging thunderstorms, the first day of school, and trips to the doctor. https://t.co/Di9aX7ns64
A pair of #kidlit & #mglit book-lovin’ librarian BFFs - adventuring through life one page at a time - and sharing our crazy (but fun!) journey with you!
Check out @karlaclark & Jeff Östberg's Three Ways to Be Brave: A Trio of Stories. The perfect book to share with young readers about what bravery looks like in three different scenarios. Perfect for #SEL and stunning digital artwork, too! ⚡️ @PenguinClass https://t.co/S6h4q6uUgj
"An insightful and sensitive introduction to what it means to be brave." --Kirkus
"Fantastic... Thoughtful yet minimal, the rhyming text perfectly illustrates the trials young minds face when they venture out into the world." --Green Bay Press Gazette
"Wind down after a long day of activities with the incredible story of combatting fear in the gentle rhymes of Three Ways to be Brave." --Stockland
"[A]tmospheric ... Fantastic. Clark's simple, gentle poetry and Östberg's rich and stunning artwork combine to create a sensitive and empowering volume for young readers." --The Baby Bookworm
"Three Ways to be Brave reminds readers the importance of resilience and self-empowerment." --L.A. Parent
"Three stories of triumph combine to empower young readers to look [internally] for strength and create their own definition of bravery." --SCBWI