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The Bridge Between UsA Small Brave Things story
✦ Small Brave Things · Book One
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Small Brave Things · Family Time

Build the Bridge Together

After the story, help Rowan and Juniper notice feelings, pause, listen, and repair. Choose together to rebuild the bridge, then pick one promise to practice as a family.

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About the book

Rowan the fox and Juniper the rabbit love building together. But when they disagree about a bridge, they discover that strong friendships aren't made by always agreeing—they grow when we pause, listen, and repair.

The Bridge Between Us is the first story in Small Brave Things, an illustrated series about feelings, empathy, and healthier relationships.

This edition uses the author-supplied pages. A separately generated, enlarged illustration is available for web viewing; enlargement does not add source detail.

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Family Time

The last two pages offer a simple family activity and conversation prompts. The main idea is that taking a break, listening, and making amends are skills we practice—not tests we have to pass.

  1. Notice. What are you feeling?
  2. Pause. What would help you feel safe and calm?
  3. Return. Can you listen when you're ready?
  4. Repair. What could you apologize for or do differently?

Children should not be expected to manage adults' feelings or reconnect with someone who is unsafe.

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