A STORY WORLD BY APRIL RODRIGUEZ PLOTT
Brave & Kind.
A gentle children's story about care, courage and calm — made to give little hearts big language for the feelings that matter.
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MOTHER · EDUCATOR · STORYTELLER
stories
with heart
with heart
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A mother,
educator
& storyteller.
April Rodriguez Plott brings communication, leadership, public service, motherhood, and a deep belief that children deserve meaningful space to connect with caring adults.
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A communication studies perspectiveStories grounded in thoughtful conversation and connection.
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A parent's perspectiveCreating stories that feel warm, useful, and welcoming.
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An educator's perspectiveSimple language for feelings, choices and brave everyday moments.
THE BOOK
Big feelings.
Gentle words.
Brave & Kind is a visual, emotionally warm story world that helps children name what they feel and gives grown-ups a beautiful way in.
THE HEARTFeel it.
Feel it.
Name it.
Share it.
Little hearts can carry big feelings. The story gives them language that feels safe and simple.
THE GROWTHSmall steps
Small steps
are brave steps.
Gentle prompts create room for reflection, connection and everyday courage.
THE SHIELDKindness is
Kindness is
a superpower.
For classrooms, families, libraries and all the places where children learn to care for one another.
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THE BRAVE & KIND FRAMEWORK
Three simple
ways in.
A story world built around connection, care and language that children can actually use.
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Connect
Start with the conversation. Listen before you solve.
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Grow
Make room for small steps, reflection and everyday courage.
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Protect
Build spaces where children feel safe enough to be honest.
RESOURCES
Read, reflect,
grow.
Read-aloud ideas, reflection starters and simple activity sheets for everyday moments.
READ-ALOUD
FAMILY
CLASSROOM
TEACHERS
Talk & Grow
Conversation starters for feelings that matter.
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FAMILYLittle Brave Things
Small prompts for big conversations at home.
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CLASSROOMKindness Lab
Simple activities for classrooms and groups.
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TEACHERSStory Prompts
Easy prompts for circles, classrooms and quiet moments.
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SHOP THE STORY
Keep a little
brave nearby.
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Brave & Kind Book
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KIND WORDS
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