Visit www.couragetales.com for freebies, and helpful resources on emotional intelligence and bullying prevention for kids! Dagmara Sitek is a Montreal-based mother of two, who is committed to children's education and emotional well-being. She is passionate about teaching children valuable social and emotional life lessons through her beautifully illustrated, meaningful, and relatable books about children in foster care. Her books are recommended by parents, teachers, school counselors, and social workers to help children overcome social and emotional challenges effectively! Born in Poland, and living in Canada, Dagmara Sitek wrote a series of books called the Courage Tales to bring hope and awareness to children's struggles and to create deep books for kids about feelings. Her series was inspired by the tragic story of 8-year-old Kamilek from Czestochowa, who died due to mistreatment by his stepfather. It is a testament to the power of empathy and compassion. It models positive interactions and helps kids put themselves in someone else's shoes. The third installment from the Courage Tales Series is ""Beefy Goes From Bully To Buddy"". Lau Frank is a young illustrator and author of children's books from Aarhus, Denmark. This skilled artist is famous for creating beautiful and captivating book illustrations, much like the beloved animated stories we watch on TV. He's been drawing forever and dropped out of high school to turn his art passion into full-time work on February 8, 2021. He's already worked on over 30 books, including three children's book series he wrote and illustrated for Tellerup.
"""Young readers will enjoy this adventure as they learn that friendship, courage, and forgiveness can overcome whatever challenges come their way. Compassion sees beyond obvious behavior and discovers the need causing unacceptable actions."" - Philip Van Heusen, Readers' Favorite ""Another story in the fantastic series of books for kids that teach courage. I've read all these books, and you should too, to get a feel for the characters. This one is about turning a bully into a friend, and it's also about learning to work together to solve a problem.""- Anne-Marie Reynolds, Readers' Favorite ""An engaging storyline about transformation and imparts valuable life lessons to both children and parents. The message about the importance of empathy, kindness, forgiveness, and understanding is particularly noteworthy, encouraging kids to be more considerate of their peers. It encourages adults to be more involved in their children's lives, promoting a positive environment for their kids to embrace their talents and use them for good."" - Luwi Nyakansaila, Readers' Favorite"