Courage

Bernard Waber

Houghton Mifflin Company

Copyright 2002

32 pages

Picture book

                I chose this book because the title hit home with me. As a younger child, courage did not always come easy to me and I feel that is probably something that I will have in common with my future students. The story goes through and just gives many examples and situations in which courage can be displayed. The emphasis is on how even if it is a small act of courage, you are still brave for trying.

                The art work in the story was wonderful. There was a mix of drawing and painting throughout. The cool colors made for a calming experience while reading about things that may make a child nervous or anxious. The somewhat cartoon quality made them amusing as well.

The theme of courage is relevant for any age. I think this book could be used to start a discussion or a writing topic on a time when they had to have courage. It could also be used to discuss different historical figures and whether or not they showed courage. They could talk about a family member or friend they may look up to because they have courage and how they show it. This book does not have any awards.