
Diego's Brave Leap
A Story About Courage and Chasing Your Dreams
On a sun-warmed cliff above the Mediterranean, Diego stands at the edge. Everyone is watching. The water is far below. A back-to-school picture book about the kind of bravery that doesn't feel brave from the inside.
Available in English, Spanish, and French
Page and audio available in Spanish, English, and French
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Talk about it together
Three questions to open a conversation, one for each part of the read.
- Before readingDiego is standing at the edge of a cliff and everyone is watching. How do you think his tummy feels?
- While you readBeing brave does not always feel brave on the inside. What helps you when you feel scared?
- After readingTell me about a time you did something even though you felt nervous.
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Try an activity
Hand-matched to this story.
First-Day Brave Plan
Map one worry, one helper, one brave step, and one celebration, with a conversation prompt for the grown-up.
Ages: 4-8Try itCreative WritingCharacter Creation Workshop
Step-by-step character builder, type, name, look, personality, powers, and backstory.
Ages: 6-9Try itFeelingsEmotion & Feelings Wheel
Spin the wheel to explore feelings and talk about big emotions together.
Ages: 3-7Try itCreative WritingFinish the Story
Eva starts the story, you write the ending. A fresh prompt every time.
Ages: 6-9Try itReading with your child
All resources →Free guides and printables for every story.
- Parent & Teacher GuideDiscussion prompts and read-aloud tips for getting the most from each story.
- 5 Creative Follow-Up Activities After ReadingExtend the learning and fun beyond the last page with these engaging activities.
- 10 Ways to Make Reading Time MagicalTransform ordinary reading sessions into memorable adventures your child will love.
- Why Bilingual Reading MattersThe science behind reading in two languages and why code-switching is a gift, not a problem.