Today’s world is a confusing one in which to be growing up: children are encouraged to express and understand their emotions in a bid to make them mentally strong, while at the same time they are increasingly anxious and fearful.

And it is a tough world in which we live – every day, it seems, there are new reasons to be anxious, scared and worried. Secrets of Being Brave is something of a toolkit for the modern age. It is a reminder that, all around us, the animals that share our planet are being extraordinarily brave on a daily basis and that this is just a part of the lived experience. Whether you are a penguin standing on the edge of a literal cliff or a person on the edge of a metaphorical one, the same bravery is required to face it – and the same rewards are given to those who dare to make a move.

When we are brave, the book reminds us as a young bear emerges alone from hibernation for the first time, the world is full of wonder.

When we are brave, the book declares, following the almost impossible journey of a dragonfly from India to Africa, we can do anything.

It is important that this self-belief and understanding of the possibilities for our lives is learned form an early age. It will help protect us in the tough times, encourage us to push for things we might never have thought possible, and show us that we are enough, we are strong, and life’s tests, trials and tribulations are all just a part of existence on this planet.

The When We Are Brave Project aims to get Secrets of Being Brave into the hands of as many children as possible. As children grow older, they will understand more and more of the lessons and the philosophies the book is sharing.

By offering whole class sets, we can be sure of reaching the children who need the book the most but who may have slipped beneath the radar. While an individual copy can be useful to share with a child knowingly going through a crisis, the Project aims to reach the silent ones who cannot or dare not speak.

We believe that Secrets of Being Brave is a book that spans the generational divide. We all have moments when the world is too big, too scary, too much; we all have moments when a gentle nudge can help steer us back to safety. The Project will also support older learners and vulnerable adults, offering them the book that can serve as a series of mantras and mottos by which to live. It helps everyone realise that ‘new’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘scary’, and that each stage in our life – whether chosen, or chosen for us – offers promise and potential.

The When We Are Brave Project encourages individuals and organisations to sponsor the sharing of Secrets of Being Brave with schools, charities and groups close to their heart.

If you’d like to donate copies of Secrets of Being Brave, just choose from the options below. For ten copies, we’ll give you 10% off each book; for twenty copies, 20% off, and for thirty copies we’ll take 30% off. On the order form, just let us know where you’d like them to be sent and whether you’d like to donate anonymously, in your name, or on behalf of someone else.

And if you don’t know where to send them but know you’d like to be a part of the ‘When We Are Brave’ Project, don’t worry! We’ll find the perfect home for any books you want to donate.

Looking to give away more than 30 copies? We’d love to help – just drop us a message and we’ll conjure up a deal.

Today’s world is a confusing one in which to be growing up: children are encouraged to express and understand their emotions in a bid to make them mentally strong, while at the same time they are increasingly anxious and fearful.

And it is a tough world in which we live – every day, it seems, there are new reasons to be anxious, scared and worried. Secrets of Being Brave is something of a toolkit for the modern age. It is a reminder that, all around us, the animals that share our planet are being extraordinarily brave on a daily basis and that this is just a part of the lived experience. Whether you are a penguin standing on the edge of a literal cliff or a person on the edge of a metaphorical one, the same bravery is required to face it – and the same rewards are given to those who dare to make a move.

‘When we are brave,’ the book reminds us as a young bear emerges alone from hibernation for the first time, ‘the world is full of wonder.’

‘When we are brave,’ the book declares, following the almost impossible journey of a dragonfly from India to Africa, ‘we can do anything.’

It is important that this self-belief and understanding of the possibilities for our lives is learned form an early age. It will help protect us in the tough times, encourage us to push for things we might never have thought possible, and show us that we are enough, we are strong, and life’s tests, trials and tribulations are all just a part of existence on this planet.

The ‘When We Are Brave’ Project aims to get Secrets of Being Brave into the hands of as many children as possible. It provides access to age-appropriate worksheets for all stages of primary school, helping learners understand the messages of the story. As children grow older, they will understand more and more of the lessons and the philosophies the book is sharing.

By offering whole class sets, we can be sure of reaching the children who need the book the most but who may have slipped beneath the radar. While an individual copy can be useful to share with a child knowingly going through a crisis, the Project aims to reach the silent ones who cannot or dare not speak.

We believe that Secrets of Being Brave is a book that spans the generational divide. We all have moments when the world is too big, too scary, too much; we all have moments when a gentle nudge can help steer us back to safety. The Project will also support older learners and vulnerable adults, offering them the book that can serve as a series of mantras and mottos by which to live. It helps everyone realise that ‘new’ doesn’t necessarily mean ‘scary’, and that each stage in our life – whether chosen, or chosen for us – offers promise and potential.

The ‘When We Are Brave’ Project encourages individuals and organisations to sponsor the sharing of Secrets of Being Brave with schools, charities and groups close to their heart.