Audrey Penn’s The Kissing Hand is a favorite book at our home, so when our daughter saw that the main character Chester was featured in a book about being brave, it was quickly added to our must read list.  This book does a great job focusing on dealing with feeling afraid.  Rather than suggesting that being brave means that you don’t feel fear, fear is re-framed as something that is normal and that you recognize but you don’t allow it to stop you.  The message is so important and is brought to life with the beautiful illustrations.  If you have a cautious child, this is a must read!