The Fear That Found Courage
A tender story about the fears children carry and the courage
that grows when they feel understood.
Fear can arrive when a child faces something new, has to be away from their parents, tries again after a difficult moment, or becomes caught in thoughts that begin with:
“What if I can’t do it?”
“What if something goes wrong?”
“What if I’m left on my own?”
Leo is brave about many things. But sometimes fear grows so big that his heart feels very small.
That is when the Cheeky Wind begins to whisper worries, making everything seem bigger than it really is.
With Mum’s comfort and the help of the angel Gabriel, Leo learns to calm his body, talk about his feelings, and move forward one small step at a time.
Available worldwide in paperback and eBook, in English and Portuguese!
See What Parents and Grandparents Are Saying
★★★★★
“The nights here at home were transformed after this book.”
“My son was very afraid of sleeping alone and we had tried everything… I found this book and my son was so enchanted by the story that he decided he also wanted a ‘heart of courage’. We drew the heart, put it near his bed, and it was amazing to see how much he improved. For us, it made all the difference.”
— Maria Alice
Verified Buyer – Clube de Autores
★★★★★
“Amazing book for my Grandson.”
“Bought this for my grandson and read it to him last night, he made me read it 3 times as he loved the angel in the book. It’s written beautifully and the pictures are amazing.”
— Simon W.
Amazon.co.uk – Verified Purchase
★★★★★
“A Must Read.”
“…will resonate with every child who has at some point in their early lives experienced the feeling of being afraid of life’s challenges, whether it be during play or being by themselves. The storyline and the illustrations are brilliantly executed.”
— Ray Morten
Amazon.com – Verified Purchase
More Than a Book: A Tool for Family Connection
Therapeutic Storytelling: A story crafted with insights from child psychology to spark deep, healing conversations about fear.
Connection Activities: Includes access to exclusive printables like the Memory Game and Coloring Pages that turn reading into family playtime.
A Ritual of Love: Create a nightly reading ritual that strengthens your child’s sense of security, confidence, and connection.
Free Resources to Keep the Journey Going
Extend the experience with these free printable activities inspired by the story.
Make the story come alive even after the book ends!
These printable resources help families deepen the message of courage, faith, and connection.
Memory Card Game – “Hearts of Courage”
A fun way to name feelings and talk about them together.
Coloring Page – “Courage Heart”
Let your child color their own glowing heart of courage.
Final Prayer – Printable version
Display it by the bedside to end the day with love and peace.
About the Book
Title: The Fear That Found Courage | O Medo Que Criou Coragem
Series: The Colours of the Heart
Author: Debora Rossi
Formats: Paperback (print) and eBook
Languages: English and Portuguese
Pages: 37 full-color pages
Age range: 4–8 years
ISBN Paperback: 9 786502200063 – The Fear That Found Courage
- ISBN Paperback: 9 786501 533018- O Medo Que Criou Coragem
This book is part of the “The Colours of the Heart” series – stories designed to nurture emotional intelligence and spiritual growth in young children.
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