Bravery Grows: A Story for All Children, Including Those with Anxiety or Selective Mutism

Melissa Giglio, PsyD
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2025
Target Audience
Both
About the Book

 

Bravery Grows: Helping Kids Find Their Brave Voice

Many children feel confident at home but struggle to speak up in new places or around new people. This book gently shows how kids can overcome fear and anxiety—with a little help from the adults who care about them.

Build Confidence Through Story

  • Follows a child’s journey to grow their “brave voice”
  • Helps kids understand that it’s okay to feel nervous
  • Encourages small, brave steps in everyday life

Support for Parents and Caregivers

  • Includes a guide to understanding selective mutism
  • Offers tips on how to talk about anxiety with kids
  • Provides ways to support children in feeling safe and heard

This book can be a comforting tool for any child learning to be braver—and for the adults helping them along the way.