A story your child will love. A coaching tool you’ll use for years.
The Brave Kid Inside You is a heartwarming children’s story that teaches young readers the true meaning of courage, kindness, and leadership. Through a touching journey filled with emotions, friendship, and self-discovery, this book encourages children to believe in themselves and find the bravery that already lives inside their hearts.
Perfect for kids, parents, teachers, and caregivers, this uplifting story helps children understand that being brave does not always mean being fearless. Sometimes, true courage means helping others, standing up for what is right, and showing kindness even in difficult moments.
In 15 illustrated chapters, follow Leo as he discovers what real leadership actually means — and watch your child learn it right alongside him.
What makes this book different
Every chapter ends with a Parent Coaching Guide designed to help parents and caregivers start meaningful conversations with children about confidence, emotions, leadership, and kindness. The coaching framework is based on the same evidence-based methodology that author Samira Saberi — an ICF PCC-certified leadership coach — uses with her executive clients, adapted for a child’s world.
Six life skills, one beautiful book
- Build self-confidence and courage — Children learn that real bravery is choosing to do the right thing, even when it feels hard.
- Learn the importance of kindness and empathy — Through Leo’s friendships, children discover how small acts of kindness can transform ordinary moments.
- Develop positive leadership skills — Kids see that leadership is about leading themselves first, listening to others, and helping people grow.
- Understand emotions and personal growth — The “Leader Pause” (Stop, Breathe, Think, Choose) gives children a lifelong framework for handling big feelings.
- Strengthen communication with parents — The Parent Coaching Guide gives families exact questions to ask, turning bedtime into the most meaningful conversation of the week.
- Feel inspired to believe in themselves — Children finish the book knowing the brave kid they hope to be is already inside them.
15 chapters · 15 lessons
- Meet Leo
- A Big Question
- What Is a Leader?
- Leaders Lead Themselves First
- Leaders Listen
- Let’s Talk and Communicate
- Leaders Understand Feelings
- Leaders Help Others
- Leaders Build Teams
- Leaders Learn From Mistakes
- Leaders Make Good Choices
- Leaders Are Brave
- Head, Heart, and Hands
- The Kind Inside Voice
- Leo Becomes a Little Leader
Perfect for
- Parents & Families — A bedtime story your child will ask for again, with a coaching guide that turns reading into a conversation.
- Teachers & Counselors — 15 chapters map to a 15-week social-emotional learning unit for classroom read-alouds.
- Homeschool Parents — A complete unit on courage, kindness, leadership, and emotional intelligence.
- Gift-givers — A meaningful present for birthdays, holidays, and back-to-school.
About the Author
Samira Saberi is an ICF PCC-certified leadership coach with 15+ years of business experience, a Bachelor of Science and a Leadership Principals Certificate from Harvard Business School. She has coached 50+ leaders across 5+ countries.