  | How to be brave like a snail (Snail & Stump) Author: Hrab, Naseem | |
| Price: $23.26 | ||
Summary:
Snail's not afraid of loud noises, exploring the glade, or lullaby karaoke. But he is afraid of asking for help, making mistakes, and believing in himself. And so, it's only with support from his best friend Stump that he finds the courage to enter a local paper airplane contest. However, it's Stump who ends up being the one who needs support when the contest is over and he hasn't done nearly as well as he expected.
| Illustrator: | Collier, Kelly |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/25)
School Library Journal (10/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 1–3—Snail and Stump are bastions of cuteness readers can really root for in this encouraging tale of friendship. The book details the bravery in confronting feelings, of facing fears head-on and instead of pushing them down. Snail and the wooden Stump support each other through a paper airplane folding contest, working through nervousness and anger. The narrative is cut through with amusing speech bubbles letting Snail and his friend Stump insert jokes or emotional details. Throughout, it emphasizes how good friends "hold feelings as carefully as [they] fold airplanes." VERDICT A perfect relationship guide, demonstrating how to help others acknowledge and work through emotions while giving space for their own feelings. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
