Meet Ginger.
When her best friend Alice moves away, Ginger wonders if she'll ever feel brave enough to make new friends.
Then a mysterious Green Cape appears on her bedroom chair.
The Green Cape doesn't offer magical powers. Instead, it helps Ginger discover the growing powers she already has inside her. Through lessons like Ten Seconds of Bravery, Friendship Fishing, Recycle Bin Thoughts, and Clouds Move, Ginger learns that courage isn't about never feeling scared. It's about taking one small brave step at a time.
A gentle chapter book about:
- Friendship
- Resilience
- Handling change
- Social confidence
- Social anxiety and worry
- Taking brave social risks
Perfect for children who struggle with friendship, experience social anxiety, worry about fitting in, or need encouragement to connect with others.
Ideal for:
- Ages 7-10
- Parents and grandparents
- Teachers and counselors
- Social skills groups
- Classrooms and school libraries
Written by social educator Donna Shea and inspired by real conversations with a young coaching client learning to navigate friendship changes, manage worry, and build self-confidence.
Book One in The Green Cape Series
Different Kids Need Different Growing Powers.