I Am Brave / Soy Valiente (Bilingual: English & Spanish)

You are brave—and you can do brave things! A bilingual (English & Spanish) board book that helps empower little ones to recognize and celebrate everyday acts of bravery. The second title in pediatric psychotherapist Cindy Montenegro's mental-health-focused I Am series.

With cheerful animal characters and uplifting affirmation, I Am Brave celebrates the everyday moments when courage can shine. Little ones discover that bravery comes in many forms—trying something new, speaking up, or facing a scary moment with a deep breath. From a koala asking a question to a fox saying hello to someone new, each animal friend shows that courage doesn't have to be loud—it just has to come from the heart.

Written by a therapist, this mindful board book supports a growth mindset while building confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness—reminding children that they're braver than they think.

The I Am... series is a collection of mindful, board books written by a therapist and designed to support social-emotional learning from the very start. Through gentle affirmations and relatable animal characters, each book helps little ones build confidence, kindness, bravery, and emotional awareness—one everyday moment at a time. Perfect for little hands and big feelings, this series encourages a growth mindset while fostering empathy, resilience, and connection between children and caregivers.