Lottie and Lennie the brave little try

Lottie would love to help paint the Pond Story Wall.But when she sees everyone else's colourful pictures, a worried thought begins to grow.What if her picture looks silly?What if she makes a mistake?With Lennie beside her, Lottie learns that bravery does not mean feeling fearless or doing everything perfectly. Brave can be watching first, choosing one colour, holding the brush, taking a calming breath, or making one tiny mark.When Lottie's first try turns into a wobbly curl, she feels disappointed. But with time, gentle support and the freedom to choose her next step, she discovers that an imperfect try can still be something to feel proud of.Lottie & Lennie and the Brave Little Try is a warm and reassuring children's picture book about confidence, fear of failure, trying new things and taking small brave steps at your own pace.A gentle story for children who: Feel worried about making mistakesAvoid activities when they might not get them rightCompare themselves with othersNeed encouragement without pressureAre learning that effort matters more than perfectionPerfect for sharing at home, in classrooms, during emotional wellbeing sessions or before a child faces something new.Because brave does not mean doing everything perfectly.Brave can be one tiny try.