ADAIAH and THE COURAGE TO LEAD: An Adventure in Confidence, Kindness, Leadership

Courage begins with one brave choice.Adaiah and his friends are excited to attend the Great Lantern Festival-but when a storm damages the bridge, their journey suddenly changes. Adaiah is asked to guide the group along a safer path, and he quickly discovers that being a leader is not about being the loudest or having every answer.As plans change and challenges appear, Adaiah must learn to listen carefully, include quieter voices, remain calm, and work beside his friends. When three ducklings become stranded, the friends must combine their ideas and strengths to help them reach safety.Adaiah and the Courage to Lead is a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated story that helps children understand that true leadership grows from kindness, courage, responsibility, and teamwork. With discussion questions, leadership lessons, and a Courage-to-Lead Pledge, this book gives families and educators meaningful ways to talk about confidence, decision-making, empathy, and helping others.Perfect for children ages 6-10, classrooms, family reading, social-emotional learning, and young readers who are learning how to use their voices with courage and care.