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Bo the Brave Hardcover – Picture Book, April 1, 2020

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A brave little girl learns who the real monsters are in this brilliantly funny original fairy tale from New York Times Best Illustrated Book-winner Bethan Woollvin.

“A great book to delve into what heroes are made of. Highly recommended.” ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Bo wants to be just like her brothers and capture a fearsome monster, but Bo is small―too small to catch a monster. Or so her brothers say. Luckily, Bo isn’t one to take no for an answer, and so she sets off on a quest to catch a monster of her own. Can she defeat the furious griffin, conquer the hideous kraken, and triumph over the monstrous dragon? Or has Bo got the wrong idea about who the real monsters are?

Author-illustrator Bethan Woollvin, creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red, delivers an original fairy tale with a spirited female protagonist, a vibrant medieval backdrop, and a clever twist ending.

Also by Bethan Woollvin:
Hansel & Gretel

Little Red

Rapunzel

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5 - 9 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Lexile measure

560L
Dimensions

9.6 x 0.5 x 11.1 inches
Publisher

Peachtree Publishing Company
Publication date

April 1, 2020
ISBN-10

1682631826
ISBN-13

978-1682631829
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“A great book to delve into what heroes are made of. Highly recommended for elementary libraries.” ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

“Bo, with her face-filling eyes, resembles Woollvin’s other fearless female protagonists; together, they seem to be rewriting the rules one fairy tale at a time.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Magnificent endpapers… As always, Woollvin wields a simple yet stunning color palette… Bo herself is a headstrong heroine, bearing a bow, net, sword, and, most important, confidence, that young readers will enjoy. A fun and colorful gateway into the world of medieval fantasy.” ―Booklist

“Striking…[a] winning alternative to the traditional monster-slaying adventure story.” ―The Horn Book Magazine

About the Author

Bethan Woollvin is a recent graduate of the Cambridge School of Art, where she won the prestigious Macmillan Children’s Book Competition with her version of Little Red Riding Hood. It was her first picture book.

Bethan Woollvin is a recent graduate of the Cambridge School of Art, where she won the prestigious Macmillan Children’s Book Competition with her version of Little Red Riding Hood. It was her first picture book.

Product details

Publisher : Peachtree Publishing Company (April 1, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 1682631826
ISBN-13 : 978-1682631829
Reading age : 5 - 9 years
Lexile measure : 560L
Grade level : Preschool - 3
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 9.6 x 0.5 x 11.1 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #20,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #9 in Children's Medieval Fiction Books (Books)
- #142 in Children's Spine-Chilling Horror
- #296 in Children's Girls & Women Books (Books)

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Cassandra

A hit with my daughters!

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020

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My daughters, 3 and 4, absolutely ADORE Woollvin's other works, so when Bo the Brave came out we of course had to grab a copy for our little home library! I'm happy to report it's another hit, and as expected another story of a girl being her own hero. What an empowering story of bravery and strength, and a sweet little lesson on not judging others based upon appearances. Highly, highly recommend!

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M. Silbersack

I like that story!

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021

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Read this with my 4th grade class. They loved Bo’s perspective and bravery in seeing the good in everyone. As I finished one student burst out with “I like that story!” It was quickly echoed by the rest.

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Laura Bora Secord

Bo the brave!

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020

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Love this book. It’s funny, cute and a sweet message. The colors are different and cute, and it’s great to read to my kid.

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Momof3

Kids loved it

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020

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Read to my 2nd graders and they loved this one!

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Holly

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020

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Great story and really fun illustrations. Beloved by my 2 and 3 year old daughters

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Stacy Renee

A brave girl on a monster hunt!

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020

I received a free digital copy of this picture book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Bo is a little girl who lives with her two older brothers in a medieval land of forests and mountains. Her brothers, Erik and Ivar, go hunting for monsters but won't allow Bo to join them. They say she is too small, but Bo says otherwise. She sneaks out to look for monsters all by herself but soon learns who the real monsters are.

I've had the pleasure to read a couple of Beth Woollvin's picture books before and love the message to girls that they can do anything they put their mind to and can certainly save themselves rather than wait for someone to come along and save them.

In Bo the Brave, Bo is told she is too small to do what she wants to do, so she bravely goes out in search of adventures and monsters anyway. She soon encounters the creatures of the forest, learning that they aren't monsters at all, and then sets out to help and protect them.

We really enjoy Woollvin's bold but cute illustration style. The color schemes are often a little strange (not basic colors) but it makes the artwork really stand out. I especially loved all the extra detail in Bo's room and in the natural elements in the story!

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Cecelia

Funny, fun picture book with an unexpected and refreshing heroine!

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2020

Bethan Woollvin’s picture books are always beloved by the littles in my life. Kids are enamored of Woollvin’s subversive reinterpretations of classic fairy tales, and her art’s distinctive color schemes and shapes. Their parents and grandparents are (usually) amused too. When a publisher sent me Woollvin’s latest, Bo the Brave, I was sure I’d fall in love with it just like I did with Rapunzel and Hansel & Gretel and Little Red. And I did! And so did the two children (ages 3 & 5) I tested it with. It’s a winner!

When Bo asks to come along on their quest, her brothers Erik and Ivar say no. At first Bo stews a bit, but then she decides to do something about it, and sneaks out to catch a monster of her own. Along the way Bo’s quest changes course – and new friends help her reimagine the world and her place in it. Bo, who christens herself “the Brave,” is my favorite sort of princess – one who doesn’t judge based on appearance, values friendship and good behavior, and is “smart, and strong, and brave!” She also has pink hair!

The best sorts of fantasy books start with a map – and Bo the Brave has maps for endpapers – a sign of delightful things to come, and at the end a delightful recap of the storyline. This book introduces the reader to several traditional science fiction and fantasy monsters: dragons, a kraken, and a griffin to start. But there are more hiding in the trees… for little ones and adults to identify on their own (and imagine their powers!).

Woollvin’s text emphasizes using your senses AND your thinking before making decisions or judging folks – and that’s an excellent lesson for readers of all ages. As an English teacher I love the idea of teaching inferences (based on behavior) to the younger set this way, and of course as a reader it’s fun to see the tired old monster-hunting script turned on its head! This, combined with Bo getting her chance to save the day after being told ignominiously that she’s too little to join her brothers, will resonate with young readers and have them asking for read aloud after read aloud.

And finally, the most important bit: ART. Woollvin’s signature style uses geometric shapes and uncomplicated human figures (with big eyes) to great effect. Add in a limited color palette of black, gray, teal, pink and orange, and the look is effective and engaging. Woollvin’s monsters’ different textures (scales, feathers, etc.) are created using simple methods: scallops, dots, and lines! The overall look is a cross between cute and uncanny, and I can’t think of a better way to describe the book as a whole, so… there you go!

Bo the Brave is a funny, unexpected tale about a girl determined to do great things, even when no one else believes in her. I’m super fond of it and I’m sure it’ll be a hit for holiday gifting! It’s A+ fun!

Recommended for: fairy tale and mythology fans ages four and up, clever and faintly subversive books for storytimes and read alouds, and anyone who likes seeing tired old tropes turned on their heads.

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Olivia F.

delightful picture book

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2020

BO THE BRAVE is a delightful story about courage and not judging others too quickly. Bo lives with her brothers, Erik and Ivar, in a castle. Her brothers are going hunting for monsters, and Bo wants to join, but they tell her she is too little. Bo decides to set out on her own. She first finds a griffin, who she decides is too kind to be a monster. Together, they travel to the sea to find monsters, and find a kraken, who saves her when she falls in the ocean and this makes her decide the kraken is not a monster. They then travel to the mountains, where they find a dragon who is sad because her baby has been taken. Bo has an idea of where he is and the monsters who are holding him.

What I loved: This story is simple and delightfully fun. Children will appreciate the storyline and chanting along with Bo, "Get ready to be got!" The lesson of the story about judging others by their actions and not by their appearance is a great one. By getting to know the "monsters," Bo learns that they are not actually monsters.

I also love her confidence, as Bo knows that she is smart and brave. These messages can also be powerful for young children. The illustrations are interesting with limited colors, but they suit the story well. The book also sets up for discussions about how danger (e.g. monsters) may not seem like it and taking care in potentially dangerous situations.

Final verdict: Simple but delightful, BO THE BRAVE is a journey about looking deeper, believing in yourself, and not judging too hastily.

Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.

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