Brave Little Hearts Series
Stories of courage, connection, and the heart of childhood.
Brave Little Hearts Series® is a picture book series that celebrates the everyday bravery of children as they face life’s joys, changes, and challenges. Whether they’re asking big questions, coping with change, or discovering their inner strength, each story reflects the quiet resilience and emotional growth found in even the youngest hearts.
With expressive watercolor illustrations and engaging storytelling by award-winning author Dawn Marie Hooks, the series explores meaningful themes—like adoption, illness, self-expression, and perseverance—through the eyes of brave young characters. Ideal for ages 4–9, these books encourage grit, build confidence, and spark conversations between children and the grown-ups who care for them. Perfect for reading together, giving as thoughtful gifts, or supporting meaningful discussions at home or in the classroom.
Big courage in little hearts—one page at a time. Brave Little Hearts.
As a certified teacher, Dawn creates teaching guides for parents and educators as well as fun activity sheets for kids (mazes, word searches, etc). Although this Brave Little Hearts Activity & Teaching Guide is made to complement the Brave Little Hearts Series®, it can be enjoyed on its own.
Collect all the titles:
• I’ll Hold You Forever: An Adoption Story
• Sarah and Her Twirling Toes
• Grandpa Can
• Catching Waves: A Board, a Pig, and How a Little Girl Became a Wakesurf Champion
