An inspiring story about a girl feeling nervous before performing in front of an audience. With her father’s support, she discovers that courage doesn’t always mean heroic acts—it also appears in simple daily decisions, like learning a new skill, asking for help, or tasting new foods.
How does a child understand the meaning of courage?
Does your child see courage only in superheroes, or can they sometimes recognize it within themselves?
In this story, we follow a little girl who feels nervous before performing in front of an audience. With her father’s support and encouragement, she discovers that courage is not limited to great or heroic acts; it also appears in simple everyday decisions—like learning a new skill, asking for help, or even trying a new food.
The book simplifies the concept of courage and connects it to moments from a child’s daily life. It also presents courage as something that is built and learned, not a fixed trait. When we reflect a child’s courage back to them in daily situations—by saying, for example, “Even though you were nervous at first, you tried. That was very brave of you!”—we help strengthen their sense of capability and support them in developing a positive and healthy understanding of courage and of managing the worry or tension that comes with new experiences.
The father explains that courage does not mean not being afraid, but rather moving forward despite fear or hesitation—even in the simplest moments.
Look closely at the illustrations and follow the butterflies throughout the book—what might these butterflies symbolize?
Invite your child to recall moments when they showed courage or overcame nervousness, such as adjusting to new classmates, learning a new skill, or expressing their worries.
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