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Jun 2025
4m 38s

Dee Dee the Brave! - by Veronica McNally

Bestselling Author - KeriAnne N. Jelinek for Sloth Dreams Books and Publishing
About this episode

Dee Dee the Brave!, is a charming story centered around a pig named Dee Dee and her friend Mouse. Dee Dee feels that Mouse is so much braver than she is and she wishes she could be more like him.


Dee Dee reaches a turning point, however, when she comes to the realization that being brave can mean something different to everyone. For her, saying no and being true to how she feels is being brave. Dee Dee will do many adventurous things someday but only when and if she is ready.


This adorable book is designed to help young children cultivate their sense of self-confidence.


Find this book at Amazon.com or https://amzn.to/44Hwpj7

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