This week in Whimsywood, courage begins quietly.

Hazel feels a flutter she can’t quite explain — not fear, but the feeling that something important is coming. With the help of a simple Courage Leaf, she learns that courage doesn’t start with doing something brave. It starts with noticing what bravery is growing toward.

In this gentle story, children learn that naming a brave moment can make big feelings feel less tangled — and that courage doesn’t have to be rushed.

You can download today’s free Courage Leaf printable at

WhimsyWiseWonders.com

and follow along as Courage Week begins.