Courage picture book list

Courage
Picture Books & Resources

Showing courage is hard. There are many situations, from physical danger to standing up for what is right when we need courage. Picture books are perfect conversation starters and these books are no exception. They explore different types of bravery, situations when we may need to show courage and conquering our fears.

Courage Book List

Resources

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies subject to subject. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

General Information

Balanced and Barefoot: Reasonable Risk-Taking: Why Your Children Need to Take Them

Commonsense Media: 100+ Ways to Help Kids Learn Grit, Determination, and Resilience

The Conversation: Why kids need risk, fear and excitement in play

Hey Sigmund: Building Courage in Kids – How to Teach Kids to Be Brave

HuffPost: Raising Brave Kids

Kids Health: Anxiety, Fears and Phobias

PBS Parents: Helping Your Five-Year-Old Develop Independence and Self-Confidence

PBS Parents: Raising a Courageous Five-Year-Old

PBS Parents: Becoming Brave: Help Your Child Move Past Fear

Moments a Day: How to Teach Courage to Young Children

Nursery World: Helping Children to Manage Risk

Quartz: Schools are finally teaching what kids need to be successful in life

Scholastic: Ages & Stages: Helping Children Manage Fears

The University of Kent: Determination

Yes*Safe Choices: Tips to Help Teach Bravery

Educational Articles and Lesson Plans

Character First Education: Courage – Ideas, videos and free downloads

Character First Education: Determination – Ideas, videos and free downloads

Crayola: Erase Those Fears!

Crayola: Fun vs (or) Fear

Edutopia: The Science of Fear

I’m Determined: Determination activity resources (Elementary)

Kids and Values: Courage Activities

Livestrong: Courage Activities for Kids

NHS Trust: Anxiety Classroom Resources

PBS Parents: Raising a Courageous Five-Year-Old

Scholastic: I Can Do Anything Lesson Plan

Scholastic: Ruby Bridges: A Simple Act of Courage Lesson Plans and Teaching Resources

Teaching Tolerance: Why I Teach: Learning What Courage Means

A lack of confidence may stem from doubt, identity, fitting in, disapproval and struggling to stand up for themselves. These picture books are a wonderful tool to encourage and foster confidence.

Conflicts, disagreements and tensions affect all children during their lifetime. These picture books cover war, peace, understanding, sympathy and respect.

Determination is the ability to push through challenges and giving things another go if previous attempts end in failure. These picture books illustrate how hard work and determination can overcome obstacles if life.

These picture books help children recognise they are not alone in their worries. They are great discussion starters to help children confront and manage their fears.

This large collection of picture books follows characters who explore new environments and ideas, are courageous and stand up for their beliefs.

These picture books focus on health and wellbeing and encourage a positive mindset.

More Books to Explore

The Children’s Library Lady has over 450 picture books on large variety of topics. You will find specific book, author and illustrator information, as well as resources. You can also browse themed books lists and explore all the books on the website. Click on the book covers below to start exploring what the website has to offer.

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

Nelson Mandela

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