Books Like Brave Molly
Families who loved Brave Molly by Brooke Boynton-Hughes often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Brave Molly by Brooke Boynton-Hughes often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with social anxiety, selective mutism, or the paralyzing fear of being noticed in new environments. Brave Molly is a powerful, nearly wordless visual narrative that externalizes the internal weight of anxiety as literal monsters that follow, multiply, and crowd out the protagonist. It provides a tangible way for children to point to their feelings when words fail them. As Molly navigates her day, the monsters grow larger whenever she tries to interact with others, perfectly illustrating how anxiety can feel like an invisible barrier to friendship. The book is developmentally ideal for children ages 4 to 8, offering a hopeful model for how to confront fears through small, brave actions. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's struggle without dismissal, showing that bravery isn't the absence of fear but the decision to face it.
