Tomorrow marks a momentous occasion for an East Asian\u2013presenting child with pale skin and straight black hair: a musical performance in front of a crowd of people. \u201cBut there are thousands of butterflies fluttering in my tummy,\u201d the child tells us. White-outlined butterflies surround the youngster. \u201cI believe in you,\u201d Papa says as he hands the protagonist a violin. \u201cHave courage.\u201d But what is courage? Papa catalogs many different types of bravery, from saving the day to making small but meaningful choices and speaking up for what\u2019s right. Next, the protagonist reflects on \u201ctimes that I chose not to give up. Times that I said sorry for my mistakes. Times that I shared my feelings.\u201d At last, the child concludes that \u201cI may still feel scared sometimes, but I will remember, I find courage, every day.\u201d Butterflies\u2014now in color\u2014fill the air as the child plays the violin onstage the next day. Wong\u2019s soothing text offers guidance on using self-talk to cope in the face of fear and anxiety. Delicate, charming artwork uses varied compositions and a warm palette to depict this father-and-child duo, while Beautyman\u2019s swirly butterfly motif helps emphasize that courage can be found even in simple, quotidian moments. An author\u2019s note explains to parents and teachers how to help children build resilience in the face of uncertainty.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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