A cute book that teaches kids that there different ways to be brave. That's there's no one way to be brave.

Successful young reader aimed at showing the brave kid in class, who really, really doesn't like the idea of speaking out, especially to tell the teacher he's not understanding the lesson. When a simple work-around fails, he might just have to admit defeat, but is he really bold enough? Pleasantly readable, if lacking the entertainment to demand a re-read, yet as a teaching tool it's going to be a strong four stars.

A very cute book for children about being brave in their day-to-day life. A great way to teach kids that its okay to speak up when you need help and other similar thoughts.

I really appreciated this book. This book highlights the fear a child may have about not keeping up in class or speaking out when struggling.

Being brave and vulnerable is ok, and this book helps kids who might be confident in some areas but not others. Speaking up and honoring your feelings are what make this book a great read. This takes place in a school setting with a kid who is about 9-10, so it wasn’t something that immediately connected with my youngsters.

I can see this being great for kids who are having issues with learning in school as it shows how it’s ok to say you’re having trouble grasping subjects. Beyond that, I’m not sure it would translate to other areas well.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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This is a story about a young boy who seems to not be afraid of anything, except for speaking up in class when he doesn't understand something the teacher is talking about. He doesn't want other kids to make fun of him or think that he's dumb, so he doesn't say anything. But then his grades start to suffer so the teacher pulls him aside during recess to ask what's going on. They come up with a signal for when he doesn't understand so she can still make sure he's learning, but one day she misses the signal and he has no choice but to speak up. I thought it was a good way to show kids that being brave isn't just not being afraid, but doing something even when you are afraid.

The illustrations were really bright and crisp. They looked like they may have been created digitally, but they did a great job of showing the events of the story as they happened. Overall I give this book 4.06 out of 5 stars.

This book highlights bravery, courage, confidence and self-esteem. Vinnie seems fearless to his peers. He portrays himself so fearless that he is known as Vinnie the Brave. He is not fearful to climb up high, remove creepy critters when the others seem to be traumatized and to deal with big bullies at his school. He does have one fear that he wants to keep a secret. He is afraid to speak up in class.

When he misunderstands the material that his teacher is teaching or she goes too fast he is afraid to raise his hand. He is terrified that the other kids may laugh at him or judge him so he remains quiet.

Vinnie's teacher notices that his grades are slipping and she wants to know what's up. Together they work out a secret signal that he can use whenever he needs help from her. He just tugs on his ears and she will be there to help him understand what she is teaching. It worked nicely at first but then came the day when he tugs and tugs but his teacher doesn't notice his anxiety and stress. Oh my whatever shall he do now?

The colourful illustrations are beautiful and I'm sure Vinnie is a character that both young and old can relate to. The author has included a page at the back of the book designed especially for parents and teachers which gives practical tips on helping kids recognize the difference between helpful and harmful fears and how to manage them.

This is the third book in the popular Chicorée Elementary Stories for Success series. It also includes:

-Emelia Understands Equity
-My Name's Sammy, and I'm No Snitch

This is a wonderful book and I highly recommend it.

For the right child/audience I think this book is amazing. It’s so important to teach our kids to be brave and that it’s ok if something makes us nervous or scared. I appreciated the way the teacher worked with him to come up with a special way to communicate and how she praised him and also apologized when she missed it and he had to speak up.

Bravery. Courage. Confidence. Self-esteem. This are inextricably linked and inter-changeable with children. Tucker has crafted a beautiful book that opens up the conversation about what it means to be brave and that there are many different kinds of bravery. The book is a great way to show children that everyone is afraid of something and that fear is normal and natural and completely okay. Some experiences can be nerve wracking for children but this book empowers young people and validates their anxieties and worries. Bravery and courage are great themes to discuss, as well as believing in yourself, trying new things, and overcoming challenges. This story was both entertaining and educational, which can be a tricky balance to maintain in a children’s book, and I will be suggesting it to teachers whenever possible. Incorporating social-emotional skills and topics such as this into children's picture books is a tried and true way to teach an important life skill in a way that is fun. This would be an amazing addition for classroom libraries, counselling offices and more.

"Vinnie the Brave" is a cute book that will help young readers overcome their anxiety. The illustrations are engaging and I think young children will enjoy them.

I feel this book will help a lot of kids and also a lot of adults in dealing with anxiety, fear of facing certain activities which everyone considers normal.

I personally still struggle with similar issues even as an adult. For a book which will give some very useful insight to the situation the child character is facing and knowing how to ask for help, I recommend this believing that some kid’s life will change after reading this book.

Thank you, Boys Town Press, for the advance reading copy.

Vinnie is known for being brave in his elementary school. However, his biggest fear is speaking up in class. Soon, he learns to overcome his fears and learns that what being brave actually is.

A good book for kids about being brave, although I'm not a big fan of the more computer generated illustration style.