{"product_id":"be-brave-be-me-penelope-grace-starts-kindergarten-hardcover","title":"Be Brave, Be Me: Penelope Grace Starts Kindergarten - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargie Smith Versen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarizan Ranisavljev\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the magical friendship between a girl and a tree as she learns to face her kindergarten fears with bravery and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenelope Grace has a giant problem: Kindergarten starts tomorrow! Her heart is beating fast, her tummy is full of butterflies, and she's terrified she won't make any friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFortunately, she has Christy the Soft-her wise, quiet, favorite tree. Sitting under Christy's whispering branches, Penelope Grace remembers what it truly means to be a friend: sharing her sparkly purple crayon, being gentle with ladybugs, and just being yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut entering a brand-new classroom is still the scariest thing she's ever done. When Penelope Grace spots another little girl who looks just as terrified as she feels, she remembers Christy's wisdom. Can a tiny smile, bit of courage and a lot of heart help Penelope Grace find her bravery?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe Brave Be Me Penelope Grace Starts Kindergarten is a tender, relatable story that beautifully captures the first-day jitters. Perfect for parents, teachers, and school counselors, this heartwarming book reminds young readers that while change can be scary, a little bit of kindness and bravery can turn the unknown into an exciting new adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Parents \u0026amp; Educators Love This Book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvercomes School Anxiety: Gently validates children's real fears about starting school while providing a positive outcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial-Emotional Learning (SEL): Teaches empathy, self-awareness, and how to take the first step in making new friends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Nature Connection: Highlights the comforting power of nature and mindfulness through Penelope's bond with Christy the Soft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53849596330291,"sku":"9798993818221","price":35.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/OMklxd81oy9798993818221.webp?v=1786580626","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/be-brave-be-me-penelope-grace-starts-kindergarten-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}