Unwrapping
Vinnie the Brave
By Jeff Tucker
Illustrated by Miranda Morrissey
Specs
* Reading Age: 4-7 yeas
* Grade Level: PS-2
* Length: 31 pages
* Publisher: Boys Town Press
* Pub. Date: April 11, 2023
* ISBN-10: 0938510967
* ISBN-13: 978-093510963
* Language: English
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The Book
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.
Storywraps Rating - 5 HUGS!
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Meet the Author
JEFF TUCKER is a licensed professional counselor with experience providing mental health services to students of all ages. Jeff earned his Master’s in counseling from Louisiana Tech University and is pursuing his Doctorate in counselor education and supervision at Adams State University. Jeff is passionate about education, promoting mental health in children, and social justice issues. In 2020 he authored his first children’s book; My Name’s Sammy, and I’m no Snitch! Jeff has always been an avid reader and writer and believes in the power of books to help children thrive. Jeff lives in Little Rock, Arkansas with his spouse and their spoiled dog.
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