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The Courage to be Yourself
- Author
- Fumitake Koga
- 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
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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