Beauty, Brave and Beautiful

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the pressure of a reputation they feel they haven't earned, or when they are learning that things are not always as they appear. This gentle mystery explores the gap between public perception and private reality through the lens of a town's gratitude toward a stray dog named Beauty. The story follows the aftermath of a dramatic encounter between a dog, two children, and a bear. When the town honors the dog's supposed bravery, a surprising twist forces readers to consider the nature of honesty and the complexity of heroism. It is a perfect choice for elementary-aged children who are developing a more nuanced understanding of truth and the social pressure to meet others' expectations.