Picture Book: The Bravest of Us All
Author: Marsha Diane Arnold
Illustrator: Brad Sneed
Summary: To Ruby Jane, her 10 year old sister, Velma Jean, is the bravest of all. However, when Velma Jean refuses to enter a storm shelter as a tornado approaches because of her claustrophobia, Ruby Jane discovers that she too has strengths & great courage.
Hanna’s Comments: I especially loved this book because of its loving relationships between the large group of siblings, especially the 2 sisters, Ruby Jane & Velma Jean. Also, it normalizes fear, but offers no explanation which we often don’t have for our real life fears.
Publisher & Date of Publication: Dial, 2000
Age and Grade Appropriateness: 4 and up, Pre and up
# of Pages: 32
Available in Spanish? Not at present
Formats other than Book: video, but quality is poor
PBT Category: Post 2K
PBT Topics this Book Connects with: bravery/courage, difference, the environment/nature, family, fear, gifts/giftedness/talents, helping, heroes, individuality/uniqueness, rescue, safety, safe place/sanctuary, savior/saving, secrets, storms, strength/strength in God, weather
Scripture Connections: Be strong & courageous (Joshua 1:9), fear not, for I am with you…I will help you (Isaiah 41:10), God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power, love, & self-control (2 Timothy 1:7), perfect love casts out fear (1 John 4:18)
Idea(s) for Application: Use this book in a therapy session (bibliotherapy) dealing with fears and how people have different fears often for no reason, but remembering prayer and God’s presence helps in all cases
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