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Brightheart Tries Something New
Paperback
Publisher Price: $14.99
Publisher: Brenna Bockoven
Published: May 4 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.11 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Brightheart Tries Something New: Choose Your Own Path is a gentle, interactive children's book about courage, confidence, and the big feelings that can come with trying something unfamiliar.
Brightheart is excited to join his friends on the soccer field, but when practice begins, his hooves feel frozen. What if he misses? What if everyone is better than him? What if trying something new feels too scary?
In this sweet choose-your-own-path adventure, young readers help Brightheart decide what to do next. Should he jump right in and try, even though he feels nervous? Or should he watch first, learn from the sidelines, and join when he feels ready?
Each path shows children that bravery can look different for everyone. Sometimes brave means taking a deep breath and giving it a try. Sometimes brave means watching, waiting, and finding your own way in. No matter which path readers choose, Brightheart discovers that mistakes are part of learning, and that trying something new can lead to confidence, joy, and growth.
With warm, whimsical illustrations and a soft social-emotional learning theme, Brightheart Tries Something New is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, early readers, parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone helping children build independence and resilience.
This heartwarming story encourages children to talk about nervous feelings, practice making choices, and understand that every small step forward is something to celebrate.
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