Brave Enough

by Rob Justus

Overview

Little Brother sees monsters everywhere, so he’d rather stay safely inside and read all about them in his books. Big Sister believes monsters are nothing but phony baloney make-believe and drags Little Brother on a hair-raising adventure to prove it.

In a hilarious echo of common sibling squabbles that both older and younger siblings will appreciate, Little Brother has soon had ENOUGH of Big Sister trying to make him just like her. When Big Sister leads them into big trouble, it’s time for Little Brother to show that he has what it takes to save the day.

With playful narration and lively art, Brave Enough is an entertaining adventure about how everyone can be brave in their own way and their own time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645673491
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	02/22/2022
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 10.38(h) x 0.48(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Rob Justus was scared of everything growing up (particularly aliens lurking in the basement), but now he’s brave enough, brash enough, makes-a-book-about-monsters-flashy enough to love being scared. He lives in Ottawa, Canada, and is the author/illustrator/dad behind Kid Coach (Page Street Kids).

Editorial Reviews

"A charming tribute to sibling dynamics that will amuse anyone who’s been underestimated—but proven a hero in the end." - Kirkus Reviews

"Justus's artwork is colorful and vivacious [...] The energetic text is packed with fun vocabulary words that can be deciphered through context clues." - School Library Journal

From the Publisher

2021-11-16
Little Brother shows his sibling that courage can come in different forms.

Scared of monsters that are seemingly everywhere, Little Brother hides away, reading up on monsters. But according to his sibling, the narrator of this story, “monsters are just a bunch of phony-baloney fantasy make-believe!” Armed with an arrogant but well-meaning confidence, Little Brother’s sibling drags him on an adventure to teach him how to be "brave enough, brash enough.” As they search an abandoned-looking property for monsters, Little Brother’s attempts to be seen and heard by his sibling are routinely dismissed. Ready to declare the grounds monster-free, the two fall down a giant hole and land in front of a large pink monster. Suddenly, it’s Little Brother’s quick thinking and reading skills that save the day in an entertaining moment involving a monster hoe-down. Snappy text punctuated with snippets of alliteration reinforces the sibling’s bold, breezy attitude, one that steamrolls over Little Brother. The illustrations are expressive and dynamic, each scene buzzing with comedic energy. The bright color palette utilizes cheery oranges, greens, and purples to hint at the story’s more-sweet-than-scary ending. Little Brother and his sibling have light-brown skin and black hair.

A charming tribute to sibling dynamics that will amuse anyone who’s been underestimated—but proven a hero in the end. (Picture book. 3-8)

Kirkus Reviews