Captain Courage And The Fear-Squishing Shoes by Stacey Marshall

 

Title: Captain Courage And The Fear-Squishing Shoes

Author: Stacey Marshall

Illustrations: Andy Catling

Publisher: Warren Publishing

ISBN: 9781966343035

Review:

Katie is new to her school and pretty shy when it comes to chatting with others. The classroom is buzzing with kids who love to raise their hands, answer questions, and share exciting news. Katie wants to join in too, but sometimes she feels like she’s glued to her seat, stuck and unable to move. During lunch and outside playtime, her classmates invite her to join their fun, and she really wants to say yes, but she just can’t quite find her courage.

One day, the principal, Mr. Magico, paid a surprise visit. But this time, he wasn’t dressed like usual—he was dressed as a superhero, calling himself Captain Courage! He wore dazzling, bright magical shoes that, according to him, could help anyone squash their fears. When Captain Courage took a giant leap into the sky, something special happened to Katie—it was like magic awakening inside her.

This heartfelt story about overcoming shyness and discovering your voice is truly inspiring. Parents and teachers will find helpful tips in the back pages to encourage children to stand tall and speak up. The colorful illustrations beautifully depict both moments of gloom and bursts of hope, reminding us all that courage can shine through.

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