MY REVIEW
Brave Like Me by Karen Henrich, illustrated by Jordan Foster, turns one snowy morning into a wonderfully sweet little mystery.
Something strange is lurking at the top of the hill. Is it a monster? A mysterious creature? Something even scarier? Benny Bear, Remy Raccoon, Ruby Rabbit, and tiny Mabel Mouse each work up the courage to investigate, only to discover that the frightening shape seems to change every time someone looks at it.
The rhyming text keeps the story moving quickly, while the gorgeous winter illustrations add just enough shadowy mystery to make young readers wonder what is hiding in the snow.
But underneath the suspense is a warm message about bravery. Being brave doesn’t mean never feeling scared. Sometimes it means facing something frightening with your friends beside you.
Sweet, clever, comforting, and beautifully illustrated, Brave Like Me is a lovely read-aloud for children learning how to handle big feelings and discover the courage already inside them.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Brave Like Me
Written by Karen Henrich
Illustrated by Jordan Foster
Ages: 4-8 | 38 Pages
Publisher: Mascot Kids (2026) | ISBN-13: 979-8891388895
Publisher’s Book Summary: When a mysterious figure appears, Benny Bear, Remy Raccoon, Ruby Rabbit, and Mabel Mouse are filled with questions—and a little fear. One by one, they venture into the cold to investigate. But the more they look, the more the mystery seems to change . . .
With courage, curiosity, and a lot of heart, these four friends discover that sometimes the unknown isn’t so scary after all—especially when you face it together.
This delightful rhyming tale celebrates friendship, bravery, and the magic of seeing things clearly—with just a little help from the morning sun.
PURCHASE LINKS
Amazon: https://link.amazon/B05ZWDKT5
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/brave-like-me-karen-henrich/1150424732
Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/2078/9798891388895
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
When Karen Henrich isn’t wandering through the woods with Benny, Remy, Ruby, and Mabel—at least in her imagination—you’ll often find her behind a camera, photographing some incredibly brave children and their families in California children’s hospitals.
Karen lives in Northern California’s San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, Scott. When they’re not working, they love packing up their bulldog Mabel (and now you know where one of the character names came from!) and heading out on road-trip adventures in their Airstream, which they named Fiddlesticks. Along the way, they cook (well, Scott cooks—Karen is much better at watching), hike, explore, and spend lots of nights laughing around the campfire.
Karen is also the very proud mom of two grown sons, who somehow managed to find two pretty wonderful wives. She loves stories, photographs, adventures, family, and finding a little magic in unexpected places—which may explain how four woodland friends ended up taking her on an adventure of their own. And she’s so happy they did.
Website: https://bravelikemebook.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingmomentbymoment
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
When Jordan Foster isn’t bringing Benny, Remy, Ruby, and Mabel to life on the page, she’s usually creating something else. By day, Jordan is a graphic designer at Warner Bros. Discovery. Brave Like Me is her first children’s book.
GIVEAWAY
Readers who follow along on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win a hardcover copy of Brave Like Me by Karen Henrich, perfect for little readers who love a not-so-scary surprise!
- Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Karen Henrich. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
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