Zuri Braves the Dark!: A Cozy Animal Story for Kids about Courage and Getting Over Fear of the Dark

Zuri the zebra is gentle and kind-but she's also afraid of the dark. When the sun sets over the savanna, the growing darkness makes her feel uneasy. Kaya the elephant, Badu the lion, and Tamu the giraffe stay close by, offering quiet encouragement as Zuri takes her first brave steps into the night.

Zuri Braves the Dark! is a warm and emotionally supportive picture book about facing fears, building courage, and the power of supportive friendship. With gentle dialogue and rich illustrations, this comforting animal story models emotional bravery and safety in a way that's easy for children to understand.

Ideal for children ages 3 to 8, this story helps young readers and pre-readers explore big feelings in a safe and relatable way. Parents, educators, and caregivers will appreciate the book's ability to open conversations about nighttime fears, confidence, and how friends can help us feel brave.

Part of the Friends in the Wild series, this engaging story features a lovable cast of African animal characters who navigate universal emotions and values through simple, meaningful adventures.

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Zuri Braves the Dark!: A Cozy Animal Story for Kids about Courage and Getting Over Fear of the Dark

Zuri the zebra is gentle and kind-but she's also afraid of the dark. When the sun sets over the savanna, the growing darkness makes her feel uneasy. Kaya the elephant, Badu the lion, and Tamu the giraffe stay close by, offering quiet encouragement as Zuri takes her first brave steps into the night.

Zuri Braves the Dark! is a warm and emotionally supportive picture book about facing fears, building courage, and the power of supportive friendship. With gentle dialogue and rich illustrations, this comforting animal story models emotional bravery and safety in a way that's easy for children to understand.

Ideal for children ages 3 to 8, this story helps young readers and pre-readers explore big feelings in a safe and relatable way. Parents, educators, and caregivers will appreciate the book's ability to open conversations about nighttime fears, confidence, and how friends can help us feel brave.

Part of the Friends in the Wild series, this engaging story features a lovable cast of African animal characters who navigate universal emotions and values through simple, meaningful adventures.

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Zuri Braves the Dark!: A Cozy Animal Story for Kids about Courage and Getting Over Fear of the Dark

Zuri Braves the Dark!: A Cozy Animal Story for Kids about Courage and Getting Over Fear of the Dark

by Michele Renee Acosta
Zuri Braves the Dark!: A Cozy Animal Story for Kids about Courage and Getting Over Fear of the Dark

Zuri Braves the Dark!: A Cozy Animal Story for Kids about Courage and Getting Over Fear of the Dark

by Michele Renee Acosta

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Zuri the zebra is gentle and kind-but she's also afraid of the dark. When the sun sets over the savanna, the growing darkness makes her feel uneasy. Kaya the elephant, Badu the lion, and Tamu the giraffe stay close by, offering quiet encouragement as Zuri takes her first brave steps into the night.

Zuri Braves the Dark! is a warm and emotionally supportive picture book about facing fears, building courage, and the power of supportive friendship. With gentle dialogue and rich illustrations, this comforting animal story models emotional bravery and safety in a way that's easy for children to understand.

Ideal for children ages 3 to 8, this story helps young readers and pre-readers explore big feelings in a safe and relatable way. Parents, educators, and caregivers will appreciate the book's ability to open conversations about nighttime fears, confidence, and how friends can help us feel brave.

Part of the Friends in the Wild series, this engaging story features a lovable cast of African animal characters who navigate universal emotions and values through simple, meaningful adventures.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798896150428
Publisher: Just Because...Books, an Imprint of My Extra Umbrella
Publication date: 09/23/2025
Series: Friends in the Wild , #2
Pages: 36
Product dimensions: 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range: 3 - 8 Years

About the Author

Michele Renee Acosta is a former teacher and a longtime leader in educational publishing and edtech. Her work has helped shape learning tools that support literacy, critical thinking, and emotional development in children. As a children's author, she draws on this experience to write emotionally rich picture books that explore friendship, bravery, and other universal feelings and values. Michele's stories pair expressive language with engaging illustrations, encouraging children and their grown-ups to connect through reading and conversation.
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