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by Jessica Borzino (Illustrator), Jessica Borzino (Editor), Jessica Borzino (Author)
What if the hardest moments with your child could become their greatest strength?
The meltdowns that come out of nowhere. The big feelings that leave both of you exhausted.
The Garden of Growing Brave is more than a picture book-it's an empowering journey that helps children turn fear into courage, overwhelm into calm, and everyday challenges into lasting resilience.
Inspired by a real-life mother's journey and trusted therapeutic practices, this heartfelt story invites children to adventure through shimmering gardens and musical forests, where they discover their brave light within.
With its calming rhythms, enchanting illustrations, and a storybook of gentle characters, The Garden of Growing Brave helps children ages 2-8:
- Face fears with compassion and courage
- Calm their bodies and nervous systems through loving co-regulation
- Build emotional wellness, confidence, and inner strength
- Learn simple coping skills that help ease meltdowns and last a lifetime
Designed to help families navigate the moments that matter most-hospital visits, big emotions, and the beautiful, messy work of raising resilient children-The Garden of Growing Brave offers gentle tools for regulation and shared growth.
BONUS INSIDE: Practical Caregiver Guide + Emotional Toolkit for Kids - with simple strategies and practical prompts to support emotional resilience, calm regulation, and grow stronger together every day.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, pre-k, kids, and early elementary children (ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). This book is especially supportive for kids learning to:
- Manage big emotions and prevent meltdowns
- Cope with fear, trauma, or medical experiences
- Navigate hospital visits or medical fear
- Regulate their nervous system
- Build resilience through everyday challenges
An essential SEL picture book trusted by parents, teachers, therapists, and pediatric settings.
Give your child the garden that will help them bloom.
