I Am So Brave! by Stephen Krensky

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I Am So Brave! was written by Stephen Krensky and illustrated by Sara Gillingham. This board Book has 12 pages and published by Harry N. Abrams in July 15th 2014.[1] A famous author well-known as Stephen Krensky was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He describes his childhood as “happy and uneventful, with only the occasional bump in the night to keep me on my toes.” He had an active imagination, however, and made up stories in which he was the star, and usually a superhero, too. But he didn't take creative writing seriously until he was 20 years old, an English Literature major at Hamilton College.[2]

Summary

I was scared of big dogs.

Then I made a new friend.

I was scared of the water.

Now I love the deep end.

With relevant and charming specifics, Stephen Krensky and Sara Gillingham celebrate the achievements of overcoming fears and trying new things. The Empowerment series addresses the small victories of growing up and starting to embrace the world on your own terms with encouraging text and retro-fresh illustrations. Celebrate the milestones of toddlerhood with the whole series. It is an interesting book to read to the children to encourage them to be brave and confidence.[3]

Pros

According to Publishers Weekly, this is an African-American preschooler stars in this fourth book in Krensky and Gillingham’s board book series about children overcoming fears and showing off their knowledge and skills. Krensky showcases common fears (dogs, swimming, the dark, etc.), but bolsters each moment of uncertainty with one of affirmation. Gillingham’s distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner.[4]

Kirkus also reviewed this book. The skillful verses read smoothly and depict situations that toddlers and preschoolers will relate to. The illustrations center around a wide-eyed African-American child as the main character, with Caucasian children also populating some of the scenes, including the final spread, which features the narrator leaping boldly into a pit of colored balls. The design and color scheme, mostly bright blues, yellows, and reds, give the title a distinctly vintage feel, which will lend it appeal to both adults and children, a comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot.[5]

References

  1. I Am So Brave!. goodreads.com. Retrieved January 25th, 2021.
  2. Stephen Krensky. scholastic.com. Retrieved January 25th, 2021
  3. I Am So Brave! (Empowerment Series). amazon.com. Retrieved January 25th, 2021
  4. I Am So Brave!. publishersweekly.com. Retrieved January 25th, 2021.
  5. I am so Brave. kirkusreviews.com. Retrieved January 25th, 2021