LITTLE SPARKLES PRESS

Supporting Children Through Medical Experiences

with Calm, Confidence, and Courage

A trauma-informed story + caregiver toolkit designed for Child Life Specialists, Pediatricians, & Hospitals

BULK ORDERS
STORYTIME EXPERIENCE

Trusted by Pediatricians & Child Life Specialists

“Children often encounter medical experiences that feel overwhelming or frightening. The Garden of Growing Brave helps children process fear and cultivate resilience. I keep copies in my office and waiting room and recommend it highly.”

Dr. David Outlaw, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, endorses The Garden of Growing Brave as a tool to help children process fear and cultivate resilience.

– Dr. David Outlaw, MD
Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

“This story helps children move through fear and gives them a simple way to find their courage in overwhelming moments. I also love the caregiver guide as it offers practical tools we can actually use with families. A really lovely resource for hospitals, clinics, and home.”

– Shreya
Child Life Specialist

Mother reading The Garden of Growing Brave with her child, during recovery from medical trauma and supporting healing, safety, and co-regulation.

Created from a Real Pediatric Medical Journey

Created while supporting her son through medical trauma and recovery, this trauma-informed picture book blends lived experience with evidence-based practices (CPP, TF-CBT, somatic tools) to help children feel safe, regulated, and supported—before, during, and after medical visits.

Support Children Before, During, & After Medical Experiences

Doctor reading The Garden of Growing Brave with a young patient in a hospital, helping reduce anxiety and procedural distress.

Reduce Anxiety
& Procedural Distress

Pediatrician reading The Garden of Growing Brave with a child, helping build confidence and ease medical fear during doctor visits.

Build
Confidence
During Visits

Children dancing and moving together during the I AM BRAVE Movement storytime celebration.

Calm Regulation
For Smoother
Exams

Children celebrating together with raised arms, proudly declaring ‘I AM BRAVE’ during an I AM BRAVE Movement storytime experience.

Create Positive
Healthcare Associations

Author Jessica Borzino with child holding The Garden of Growing Brave, creating a meaningful keepsake after a storytime event.

Reinforce
Resilience
Beyond the Visit

 More than a book

A COMPLETE CLINICAL TOOL

Caregiver reading The Garden of Growing Brave with toddler, using co-regulation tools to support emotional regulation before and after medical visits.

Caregiver Toolkit

Practical prompts and co-regulation tools that help support children before, during, and after medical visits. 

Mom guiding a child through calming techniques, supporting nervous system regulation and helping manage big emotions for reduced medical fear.

Regulation Tools

Simple tools to calm the body and regulate emotions for smoother exams and reduced post-visit distress.

Child receiving a bravery badge sticker, reinforcing courage and building positive medical associations after a healthcare visit.

Bravery Badge Stickers

A powerful reinforcement system included with bulk orders. Celebrates courage and builds positive medical associations.

Specialized
Storytimes

Doctor sharing The Garden of Growing Brave with a toddler patient, helping reduce medical fear and create comfort before a medical procedure.
Child Life Specialist leading a small group storytime with The Garden of Growing Brave, supporting emotional regulation and resilience.

Designed For:

  • Pre-procedure support
  • Emotional regulation
  • Medical play environments
BOOK A STORYTIME

Bring This Resource to Your Patients

Bulk ordering options available for clinics, Hospitals, and Child Life Programs.

Give every child the garden that helps them bloom — even on their hardest days.

Perfect For:

  • Pediatric Practices
  • Child Life Programs
  • Hospitals
  • Therapeutic Settings