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THE GARDEN OF GROWING BRAVE

Helping children turn big feelings into courage, confidence, and calm

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This book helped my grandson regain his confidence after a traumatic event and learn to regulate his emotions.

This has quickly become my daughter’s favorite book. She asks to read it every day.

A beautiful, empowering story that helps children face their fears and turn them into courage.

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A Look Inside

Inside pages of The Garden of Growing Brave featuring a magical garden scene, offering children a gentle story to build confidence and manage big emotions.

This Book Help’s Children:

  • Turn fear into courage
  • Move through big emotions
  • Calm their bodies and regulate themselves
  • Build confidence and emotional resilience
  • Feel seen, supported, and empowered

 Perfect for: story time, emotional support moments, classrooms, and pediatric medical settings

Smiling toddler girl hugging The Garden of Growing Brave children’s picture book, building confidence and emotional resilience through a storybook of gentle characters.

What Makes This Book Special

  • Inspired by a real success story
  • Rooted in trusted therapeutic practices
  • Comes with a bonus caregiver guide
  • Features stunning, imaginative illustrations
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Storytime
Moments

Bring The Garden of Growing Brave to life in classrooms, libraries, child life programs, and communities.

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Outdoor storytime with young children gathered around a reader, building confidence and social connection through shared storytelling.
Teacher and 1st grade student holding The Garden of Growing Brave during a school visit, supporting social emotional learning and confidence building in the classroom.
Author, Jessica Borzino, reading The Garden of Growing Brave to a group of children, helping to support emotional growth.
Teacher reading and SEL picture book to pre-k children during storytime, helping kids build coping skills while managing big emotions.
Jessica Borzino holding The Garden of Growing Brave children’s picture book that helps kids grow brave, confident, and resilient.

Meet the Author

Jessica Borzino

Mom, advocate, and storyteller. She is devoted to helping children grow brave, confident, and resilient. Through books, storytimes, and the I AM BRAVE Movement, Jessica creates resources and experiences that empower kids to believe in themselves.

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I AM BRAVE
Movement

Empowering every child to discover their inner courage, turn fear into strength, and let their brave light shine!

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Smiling young girl standing confidently while wearing a bravery badge from The Garden of Growing Brave, representing confidence building and courage in children.