Capi and Lia: A Little Step of Courage

You know that child who arrives at a party and clings to your leg? Who watches everything from the corner before taking a single step? This book was written for them. And for you, who wants to help without pushing.

Capi is the most curious little capybara on the river. When Lia, a little otter who just arrived, disappears behind the reeds every time someone says hi, Capi tries everything, including a noisy idea that goes very wrong. With the help of wise Tuca, Capi discovers another way: a little pebble left as a gift, a very quiet hi, one friend at a time. And when a thunderclap frightens the whole gang, the one who knows the safe place is none other than Lia.

In 23 illustrated scenes, your child sees that being shy is not a flaw and that courage grows little by little, at each one's own pace. The quietest child recognizes themselves in Lia. The most energetic one learns from Capi to wait for a friend. No one leaves the story with a label; everyone leaves with a new idea about friendship.

After "See you tomorrow," the book continues with you. Two pages written for the adult offer ways to start a conversation about shyness and simple, pressure-free ideas for everyday life. Then it's the child's turn: they draw their own little step of courage, draw a friend, color, and receive a Certificate of Courage to celebrate.

Read it at bedtime or the night before that birthday party that's already giving them butterflies.

What you get:

• 23 illustrated scenes show shy children that they don't need to change who they are to make friends

• 2 pages of guidance for the adult: you finish the book knowing how to bring up shyness without pressure

• 4 activities at the end, including the Certificate of Courage, turn reading into an achievement your child will be eager to show off

The text and illustrations of this book were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence.