Small Heroes, Brave Choices

Small heroes can make brave choices-with caring grown-ups beside them.

Join Kai the Otter, Siti the Cat, Arjun the Monkey and Mei the Rabbit as they explore friendship, big feelings and everyday challenges in their Singapore neighbourhood.

From the playground to the school canteen, eight gentle stories help young children talk about sharing, hurtful words, being left out, unwanted hugs, worrying secrets and asking for help.

Along the way, the friends practise three reassuring phrases:

"I can say stop.
I can move away.
I can ask for help."

Written for children aged 3-6 to enjoy with a parent or caring grown-up, Small Heroes, Brave Choices includes:

• Eight short stories with colourful animal characters.
• Simple conversations about kindness, feelings and personal boundaries.
• Parent questions to encourage discussion after each story.
• Drawing activities to identify helping grown-ups.
• A practical parent guide for listening, reassuring and taking action.

Children are reminded that it is okay if their words do not come out straight away. They can still tell someone afterwards. Grown-ups are responsible for helping keep them safe.

Set among familiar Singapore playgrounds, parks and HDB neighbourhood spaces, this warm read-aloud book gives families a gentle starting point for meaningful conversations.

You can be kind. You can be brave. You can ask for help.