Sophie Learns to Be Brave

By Joan Halifax

Book Overview

A story for kids ages 4-8 about a young girl and her encounters with a dog that teaches her friendship, presence, loss, and bravery.

This story follows a young girl named Sophie and a sweet old dog who cross paths in the midst of a storm. "Breathing in, I am safe; breathing out, I am free," Sophie repeats again and again to remind herself and the "old one" to stay present and brave when feeling scared or unsettled. In helping each other through their fears, a deep kinship is formed that makes a lasting impact on Sophie's life.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611808952
• ISBN13: 9781611808957
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Bala Kids
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.7" x 10.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3