Ruth Soukup is a recovering shopaholic and her passion is helping other women find hope and contentment in the midst of daily struggle. She is a writer, blogger, entrepreneur, photographer, DIY-er, mom and wife to her wonderful husband, and above all a child of a loving and gracious God. Ruth lives with her husband and two daughters in Florida. www.livingwellspendingless.com Alison Friend was on vacation one year, making jams and chutneys with her husband, when they discovered a recipe for "Figgy Mustardo." The chutney was good, but Alison thought the name was better suited for a feisty little dog. That's how Figgy came to be! Alison is also the author and illustrator of Freddy & Frito and the Clubhouse Rules, which Kirkus Reviews called "a playful, lighthearted lesson about peacekeeping and place-keeping." She lives with her family in the Lake District in England.
In this didactic narrative, young bunny Zippy pursues her astronaut
dreams with welcome familial support. When her brother Gus, a
gardener who knows Zippy's heart is in the stars, encourages
enrollment in space camp, Zippy fears the 'big, smart-looking
critters signing up.' Remembering wisdom from her
grandmother--'Your WHY must be bigger than your fear'--and
subsequently guided by her parents and camp counselor, Zippy
commits and makes strides at camp, learning that 'action is the
antidote to fear.' But when a garden-related accident interferes,
Zippy must navigate moving beyond her frustrations. Friend's
illustrations are warmly colored, and a variety of critters abound.
The lessons Zippy receives--'everyone needs accountability,' among
others--are graphically imposed on their respective pages, but the
dialogue is no less impactful ('Being brave doesn't mean you're
never scared... courage means taking an action, even when you feel
afraid'). Though the text-heavy pages make this a hefty read-aloud,
it's an uplifting story for increasingly independent readers.
*Publishers Weekly*
In this inspiring story, a young bunny named Zippy dreams of
traveling to outer space. When the opportunity to attend space camp
arrives, she worries she might not be capable enough to compete
with the other kids. But Zippy's desire to build her own rocket is
bigger than her fear of failing, and through hard work and
creativity she ends up making her big dreams come true! Through
whimsical illustrations and encouraging text, children will
discover how standing up to fears both big and small will make them
stronger and unstoppable. With encouraging phrases that can turn
into your personal slogan, such as 'You're why must be bigger than
your fear,' this is such a wonderful illustrated book with a great
message for adults and children alike. Generally suited for
children who are mature readers as this book is a longer story and
has advanced words. But don't let young ones miss out - it's a
great read aloud story to encourage social emotional development in
children. It's a book that touches on bravery, resilience,
confidence, facing fears and overcoming obstacles. I also think it
can be a sweet gift of encouragement for adults.
*Paws and Pages by Annie*
The message of this book is one that all kids will understand in
some way, whether it's facing scary situations with courage or
working through challenges. Zippy's friendly face and relatable
story will win over readers.
*Pennsylvania School Librarians Association*
This is a cute and encouraging book for children to conquer and
face their fears. It has some great inspirational quotes in it that
are great for children to think about when they are unsure or
afraid. This book encourages children to follow their dreams and
has some adorable characters and illustrations.
*All Books Great and Small*
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