"I’m scared."
"I don’t want to try."
"What if I cry?"
These are real feelings spoken by little voices. As parents, caregivers, and educators, it’s easy to want to fix it all with a hug or a distraction. But what if we taught our children to walk through those feelings—with bravery, not avoidance?
At Tiny Tee Books, we believe bravery isn’t loud or fearless—it’s the quiet courage to try again, to speak up, or to sit with a hard emotion and say, "I’m feeling something big, and that’s okay."
💛 How Storytime Builds Courage
Every time we open a book, we open a door to growth. And in Big Feelings, Little Me, that door leads to emotional bravery.
This isn’t just a picture book—it’s a gentle guide that helps toddlers recognize and name their emotions. It shows a little boy, just like them, feeling sad, scared, happy, frustrated—and learning that it’s all welcome. That he is still loved.
Books give language to what little ones can’t yet explain.
And with every page turn, they gain words, confidence, and the bravery to try.
📚 Tiny Tips for Raising Brave Kids Through Books
1. Pause and reflect together.
After a page, ask: “Have you ever felt that way too?”
2. Validate and relate.
Say things like, “It’s okay to feel nervous sometimes. I do too!”
3. Celebrate the try—not the outcome.
When they name a feeling, try something new, or even just sit through a story—they’re being brave.
🌈 Big Feelings Aren’t Too Big to Handle
Especially not when books like Big Feelings, Little Me give your child the emotional tools they need to understand themselves.
When toddlers learn how to face emotions with curiosity—not fear—they carry that skill for life.
So today, let’s read with intention. Let’s grow brave hearts.
Because inside every little one is a whole lot of courage—just waiting for a story to help it bloom.
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