The Fear That Found Courage

A heartwarming story to help children face their fears, with magic, imagination, and love.

Leo is a little boy with big feelings… and even bigger fears. From the tall slide at the playground to the shadows in his room at night, Leo’s world can sometimes feel a little too scary.

But when an unexpected, magical friend shows up — a joyful guide with a glowing blue heart — everything begins to change.

Through kindness, playfulness and trust, Leo learns that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the light we all carry inside.

“The Fear That Found Courage” is a poetic and playful story that helps children navigate the big emotions that come with their fears, while nurturing emotional growth and a sense of inner security.

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
Narrated by: Grandma Grace
Formats: Paperback (print) and Kindle eBook
Languages: English and Portuguese
Pages: 32 full-color pages
Age range: 4–8 years
ISBN Paperback: 9 798281 165587 – The Fear That Found Courage
ISBN Paperback: 9 798282 152333 – 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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