I Am Not Brave

I Am Not Brave

Real courage starts with knowing how you feel.

Being brave doesn’t mean being fearless—it means thinking carefully and making wise choices, even when you feel afraid. Rabbit learns from Donkey that courage is not about peer pressure or recklessness, but about self-reflection and sound judgment. Together, they model how understanding your own feelings supports responsible decision-making.

I Am Not Brave, along with the four other stories in SEL Collection 1, uses the timeless power of the fable to provide a framework for exploring feelings through listening, observing, guided discussions, and self-expression. All stories highlight all five core SEL competencies, helping children to discover how to navigate the world and grow with and in support of others. Charming animal characters invite children into the stories, letting reflection and learning flow naturally. 

For a richer, more in-depth learning experience at home or in the classroom, the I Am Not Brave Instructional Package gives educators and families everything they need to turn the story experience into a transformative conversation.

What Makes Our Books Unique? 

1. Immersive Story Experience: A beautifully illustrated and narrated story, with highlighted text for improved reading comprehension, introduces children to the story, characters, and social-emotional lessons that the characters face. 
2. Literature-Based Discovery: Through Rabbit and Donkey's conversation, children observe how emotions like fear can be named, validated, and reframed as tools for wise decision-making rather than signs of weakness.
3. Social-Emotional Connection: By sharing personal experiences about fear and bravery, children build empathy and trust while exploring how their feelings connect to those of the characters.