Proud

By April Mae Berza

Meet a lovable baby dinosaur with a heart as big as its tiny roar-and emotions that sometimes feel even bigger

When excitement turns into stomps, frustration becomes wiggles, and overwhelming moments seem impossible to handle, the little dinosaur begins a journey to understand its "big feelings." With gentle guidance, playful movement, and calming deep breaths, each challenge becomes an opportunity to grow a little stronger, a little braver, and a little kinder to itself.

Then one day, after facing a challenge that once seemed impossible, the baby dinosaur discovers a wonderful new feeling it has never known before...

Proud.

Not because everything was perfect, but because it kept trying.

Proud is a heartwarming picture book that helps young children recognize, express, and manage their emotions while celebrating every small step of personal growth. Filled with warmth, humor, and lovable prehistoric charm, this uplifting story encourages resilience, emotional awareness, self-confidence, and the joy of believing in yourself.

Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, social-emotional learning, and family storytime, Proud reminds every child that courage isn't about never having big feelings-it's about learning to work through them. And sometimes, the happiest feeling of all is looking back and realizing just how far you've come.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HFGWLLG8
• ISBN13: 9798233269158
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: April Mae Berza
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3