Tripp the Brave: A Tail of Courage

by Danielle Komonce, Christina Komonce (Foreword by), Danielle Komonce (Illustrator)

Overview

Tripp the Brave: A Tail of Courage is a heartwarming debut picture book that follows Tripp, a lovable border collie, on his journey through life's challenges. With vibrant, full-color illustrations, the story highlights Tripp's brave moments, from meeting a Giant African Sulcata Tortoise to overcoming his fear of loud vacuums and car rides. The story also features Tripp's excitement on Christmas morning and his adventurous explorations in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

As Tripp faces his fears, he discovers the power of love, courage, and friendship. This uplifting story not only captures the spirit of adventure but also supports social-emotional learning, helping young readers navigate their own feelings of fear and bravery. Ideal for classroom read-alouds, library collections, and animal-loving children, Tripp the Brave is perfect for ages 4-8 and Grades Pre-K-3.

This engaging "tail" encourages empathy, emotional growth, and resilience, making it an ideal addition to any child's reading list. Whether at home or in the classroom, children will enjoy following Tripp on his heartwarming journey to overcoming obstacles and discovering the meaning of courage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798998660207
Publisher:	Danielle K. Design Publishing
Publication date:	04/23/2025
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	38
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

About the Author

Danielle's love for art and animals shaped the early part of her career in animal rescue and pet care. In the early 2000s, while working at the Humane Society of Missouri, she discovered her passion for marketing. Her award-winning idea to use high-quality photos and videos to showcase pets' true personalities significantly increased adoptions and left a lasting impact.Later, while working at Petropolis, Danielle forged lifelong friendships and met Tripp, the curious border collie who became the inspiration for this book!Over the past 14 years, Danielle has built a career in marketing, teaching herself graphic design and blending her artistic skills with creative thinking. She credits her mentor and friend, Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator, Lisa Lough, for invaluable guidance that helped shape and elevate her design journey.Recently, Danielle has focused on passion projects that showcase her creativity and storytelling while continuing to expand her design expertise. Writing stories close to her heart, like Tripp's "tail," is just the beginning. She invites readers to join her for more adventures to come.

Danielle's love for art and animals shaped the early part of her career in animal rescue and pet care. In the early 2000s, while working at the Humane Society of Missouri, she discovered her passion for marketing. Her award-winning idea to use high-quality photos and videos to showcase pets' true personalities significantly increased adoptions and left a lasting impact.Later, while working at Petropolis, Danielle forged lifelong friendships and met Tripp, the curious border collie who became the inspiration for this book!Over the past 14 years, Danielle has built a career in marketing, teaching herself graphic design and blending her artistic skills with creative thinking. She credits her mentor and friend, Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator, Lisa Lough, for invaluable guidance that helped shape and elevate her design journey.Recently, Danielle has focused on passion projects that showcase her creativity and storytelling while continuing to expand her design expertise. Writing stories close to her heart, like Tripp's "tail," is just the beginning. She invites readers to join her for more adventures to come.