Little Brave Heart: Living With Congenital Heart Defect

Tanner's heart works a little differently-but that does not stop him from living, learning, and dreaming.In Little Brave Heart, young readers follow Tanner as he grows up with a congenital heart defect. Along the way, he learns how to manage doctor visits, school routines, and difficult emotions when he can no longer play certain sports he loves. With the support of his family, teachers, doctors, and friends, Tanner discovers new ways to belong and thrive-including finding purpose and confidence through rowing and teamwork.Created in the emotionally safe storytelling tradition of the And It's Okay(TM) Series, this gentle watercolor-illustrated picture book helps children: - understand medical differences- build empathy- normalize accommodations and support- encourage resilience and emotional expression- reinforce belonging and self-worthPerfect for: - families- classrooms- counselors- pediatric hospitals- SEL programs- disability awareness initiativesLittle Brave Heart reminds every child that being different does not mean being less-and that every heart has a story worth sharing. ---This picture book supports social-emotional learning and disability awareness by helping children understand congenital heart defects in an age-appropriate and emotionally supportive way. It encourages empathy, inclusion, resilience, and emotional expression while normalizing medical accommodations and differences among peers.EDUCATIONAL THEMES- Social-emotional learning (SEL)- Disability awareness- Chronic illness- Congenital heart defects- Emotional resilience- Inclusion and belonging- Self-acceptance- Family support- Medical understanding- Growth mindset

Pagina's: 32, Paperback, Independently published