This is a great book to read to students who are struggling with facing their fears (which most are in one way or another!) I love how it incorporates Spanish with the English, but in a way that is easy to understand so students could either pick up on the words if they don't speak Spanish. The ending shows that you don't have to face your fears alone or always go on the biggest, scariest rides to prove you are brave. Sometimes it's brave to say how you feel and open up to others!

THIS is how you write a children's book. It's cute, funny, fast paced, unique but relatable for other children.l, exposure to another culture, and a great plot. This story is a gem. I will be adding it to my children's library.

Vera la valiente, first of all I love the title and the Spanish sprinkled throughout, Spanglish if you will.
This is such a good story to read to little ones about trying new things, about being scared and how to talk through those feelings. A great lesson in courage, honesty and open communication with those around us. Teresa Martinez also did an amazing job with the illustrations, I specially loved all the inclusivity in the book.

What a coincidence that this book landed in my hands the very evening my son came home from summer camp feeling upset. They had visited an amusement park, and he was stuck between choosing boring, slow rides with one group or joining another group on rides that were way too scary for him. The day didn’t go well, but this book was exactly what I needed.

The main message is so powerful: it’s not fear that controls you, but your courage to name that fear out loud: to your friends, your teacher, and most importantly, to yourself. Talking about your feelings is the bravest thing you can do.

I really liked Vera (and her name, in my language, means "Fay," but also "Trust" and "Confidence"). What a great book.

This book was very cute, and I loved the little bit of spanish. The illustrations were great too. I am definitely going to buy this one for my son.

Thank you to netgalley and publishers for this ARC!

This is a very sweet picture book. I really liked how the illustration style suited the story, and I like that the length makes this a perfect read-a-loud. I also think that the spanish aspect is very accessible, even for people who may not speak spanish at all, and will provide a learning opportunity for both adults and littles who read it! Super cute!

Vera is a brave girl. The one thing she is afraid of is roller coasters. When her class goes on a trip to the amusement park Rocking Roller Coasters, she must admit to her teacher and her classmates that she is scared. They empathize with her feelings and let her know it’s ok to be scared sometimes.

This was a well-written book and I loved the sprinkling in of Spanish words that creates a sense of culture and learning a new language. I thought it was a good way to show that sharing emotions/feelings can be brave! It really helped to talk about this, especially for my strong-emotional daughter. It also showed that you don't need to follow the crowd, it's OK to be scared and still try something, even if it's baby steps. Aside from some readability issues for the digital edition, this is a wonderful book that shows a strong female character!

This is such an amazing book! I always appreciate books that teach kids how to manage their fears, but this book took a bit of a different approach that made this book feel fresh and new. Rollercoasters are a very common fear, and I really liked that the author chose that as a central point of this story because it allows readers to relate to Vera. Additionally, the way the author concluded the story was phenomenal! It really helps readers see that sharing your fears can help you understand those around you, but also assists you in moving forward and managing said fears. Lastly, the illustrator conveyed emotion in the most perfect way, which was crucial to the story. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this book, so bravo!!

The photos in this book were so cute and it was fun reading as someone who hates roller coasters. Haha! Loved also learning little bits of Spanish! Such a cute read!