Story collection · ages 2–8
Bedtime stories about courage and being brave
Brave-little-hero stories about facing fears, standing up for yourself, trying again and saying a steady no. Picture books with short and long versions.
Why read stories about courage?
Courage in a child’s world is rarely about dragons. It is walking through a classroom door, saying no to a friend, or trying the stepping stones again. These stories celebrate that everyday kind of brave.
The heroes feel scared and do the thing anyway, often with help, which is the version of bravery worth modelling.
Questions to ask after the story
A minute of talk after the last page is where a story turns into a conversation. Try one of these:
- What was the hero scared of?
- What helped them be brave?
- When were you brave this week?
Tips on asking questions without turning bedtime into a quiz are in our guide to reading aloud.
Make tonight a story night
Luna gives you a library of illustrated bedtime stories where your child is the hero. Free stories are included and work offline.
Not sure where to start? Find tonight’s story in a minute.