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The Courage to be Yourself by Fumitake Koga

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The Courage to be Yourself

Narrator
Chris Devon
Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Publish Date
1 September 2026
Run Time
5 hours 5 minutes
Format
Audiobook

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What to expect

From the co-author of the phenomenally bestselling The Courage to Be Disliked, the 15-million-copy bestseller, comes a story to help kids build confidence and be comfortable with who they are.


A self-help book for kids from the co-author of The Courage to Be Disliked, the 15-million-copy bestseller.

If you want the kids in your life to build confidence, reduce worries and anxiety and get to know themselves, give them this book.

Blending fiction and self-help, The Courage to Be Yourself will empower and inspire young readers in the way other books in the Courage series have done for millions of adults.

Here the philosopher-student conversation of The Courage to Be Disliked is relocated to an underwater world, transforming into a child-friendly encounter between an old, wise hermit crab and young octopus Ockley. Their conversation covers ideas such as the difference between thoughts and feelings, letting go of things you can't control, getting to know yourself better and learning self-acceptance, and will strike a chord with children and adults alike.


Perfect for:

Readers aged 10 and up

The child who wants to build confidence and reduce worries

Parents and educators looking for an engaging story that will help young people process emotions and manage stress and anxiety, and build resilience

Fans of The Courage to Be Disliked who want to share its wisdom with the young people in their life

People interested in journaling to achieve self-knowledge, self-acceptance and confidence

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Details

Author
Fumitake Koga
Narrator
Chris Devon
Duration
5 hours 5 minutes
Release Date
1 September 2026
ISBN
9781004262595
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd

Synopsis

From the co-author of the phenomenally bestselling The Courage to Be Disliked, the 15-million-copy bestseller, comes a story to help kids build confidence and be comfortable with who they are.A self-help book for kids from the co-author of The Courage to Be Disliked, the 15-million-copy bestseller.If you want the kids in your life to build confidence, reduce worries and anxiety and get to know themselves, give them this book.Blending fiction and self-help, The Courage to Be Yourself will empower and inspire young readers in the way other books in the Courage series have done for millions of adults.Here the philosopher-student conversation of The Courage to Be Disliked is relocated to an underwater world, transforming into a child-friendly encounter between an old, wise hermit crab and young octopus Ockley. Their conversation covers ideas such as the difference between thoughts and feelings, letting go of things you can't control, getting to know yourself better and learning self-acceptance, and will strike a chord with children and adults alike.Perfect for:Readers aged 10 and upThe child who wants to build confidence and reduce worriesParents and educators looking for an engaging story that will help young people process emotions and manage stress and anxiety, and build resilienceFans of The Courage to Be Disliked who want to share its wisdom with the young people in their lifePeople interested in journaling to achieve self-knowledge, self-acceptance and confidence

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