Lucy Learns to Be Brave
A Lesson in Courage
Published on 24. June 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-0-7642-4345-5 (ISBN)
Description
Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Be Brave
? meet a little dog with big fears who learns to be brave
? kids discover they're not alone and they don't have to feel afraid
? from counselor and bestselling author Sissy Goff
"Lots of things scared Lucy . . . car rides . . . bigger dogs . . . even hiccups. When someone hiccupped near her, she would try to climb on her mom's head, thinking she would be safe up there. It didn't help."
Lucy is a small dog with big fears. Her fears try to trick her into believing things that aren't true--like she can't do things on her own or other dogs are mean and dangerous. Believing these things makes her feel even smaller than she really is!
But Lucy has courage hidden on the inside. To bring it out, she just needs a little help from someone who loves her.
Inspired by her fellow therapist--who happens to be ankle-high and covered in fur--veteran counselor Sissy Goff tells an encouraging story of how love is bigger than fear. It's the secret to helping every puppy and person be brave.
? meet a little dog with big fears who learns to be brave
? kids discover they're not alone and they don't have to feel afraid
? from counselor and bestselling author Sissy Goff
"Lots of things scared Lucy . . . car rides . . . bigger dogs . . . even hiccups. When someone hiccupped near her, she would try to climb on her mom's head, thinking she would be safe up there. It didn't help."
Lucy is a small dog with big fears. Her fears try to trick her into believing things that aren't true--like she can't do things on her own or other dogs are mean and dangerous. Believing these things makes her feel even smaller than she really is!
But Lucy has courage hidden on the inside. To bring it out, she just needs a little help from someone who loves her.
Inspired by her fellow therapist--who happens to be ankle-high and covered in fur--veteran counselor Sissy Goff tells an encouraging story of how love is bigger than fear. It's the secret to helping every puppy and person be brave.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Paper over boards
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7642-4345-5 (9780764243455)
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Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, is the co-executive director of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author or coauthor of 13 books, including the bestselling Raising Worry-Free Girls. With over 30 years of experience helping both children and parents, Sissy is an in-demand speaker at parenting events across the country and the cohost of the chart-topping podcast Raising Boys and Girls. Learn more at RaisingBoysAndGirls.com.