Courage To Overcome: Stories to Help Kids Grow Through Childhood Challenges

By Teri M. Bethel

The conversations every child needs - and most adults wish someone had had with them.

Courage to Overcome is a collection of thought-provoking short stories that gently opens the door to the hardest topics of childhood: bullying, peer pressure, abuse, self-harm, grief, and more. All stories are fiction and do not depict any real person-but the lessons inside are real, practical, and potentially life-changing.

Dubbed the modern-day Royal Readers, this is more than a book for "troubled kids"; it's a book for every child-because every child will, at some point, face fear, temptation, peer pressure, or a moment where they don't know who to trust.

Each illustrated story is followed by discussion questions designed for the classroom, home, or youth group-turning reading time into real conversation.

Inside, children learn:

Why listening to wise counsel can spare them unnecessary painThe real cost of gangs, and why "belonging" isn't worth the priceHow to recognize bullying - and respond to it safelyWhy they should always tell a trusted adult if someone touches them inappropriatelyWhy waiting matters, and the risks of being sexually active too youngThe hard realities of teen pregnancy for young parents and their familiesWhy being respected matters more than being popularWhy honesty always outlasts the short-term gain of stealing or lyingWhy education is one of the greatest tools for their futureThat hurting themselves is never the answer-and it's always okay to ask for helpWhy alcohol and drugs bring more harm than reliefThe basics of good hygiene and self-careWhy healthy eating matters for a healthy bodyHow to move through griefWho they can turn to for help - and so much more

Bonus features included: colorable illustrations and word search puzzles with every story, making this as much an activity book as a discussion tool.

Courage to Overcome reminds every child that they are not alone - and that no matter what they're facing, there is always someone who cares and is rooting for them.

Available in paperback and Kindle - perfect for home libraries, classrooms, counseling offices, and youth groups.

What Educators & Parents Are Saying:

"Students connected deeply with the stories... parents reported a newfound love for reading in their homes."
- Mrs. Margaret Minnis, Former Primary School Principal, Eleuthera

"Its relatable stories and practical lessons give children the emotional vocabulary and moral grounding they need before negative behaviors take root."
- Principal Shanna L. Johnson (Ret.), Eleuthera

"The story spoke to her heart... she actually asked me for more of Mrs. Bethel's books."
- Mrs. Sweeting, Parent, Bahamas

Scroll up and get a copy for a child who needs to hear, "You've got this."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09RTYHN9C
• ISBN13: 9798405679631
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"