B Is for Brain – BraveBrains

Build emotional skills
and school readiness
one brave letter at a time.

$17.95

Build emotional skills and school readiness one brave letter at a time.

$17.95

A powerful resource to help children manage their emotions

This is an essential read for all parents of young children looking to build confidence, embrace joy, and get ready for school.

– Grace Heimerdinger-Baake

Mom of Littles, SEL &
Family Engagement Specialist

F is for FANTASTIC!

Jessica has done it again, giving us another book to support our Brave Brains and Riley instruction with our students. I cannot wait to dig in with my staff and students!

– Kathryn White

K-8 Principal

A must-have for anyone supporting children’s social emotional growth!

I cannot wait to have lessons with my kindergarteners next year.

– Jaclyn Durant

LCSW, School Social Worker

A powerful resource to help children manage their emotions

This is an essential read for all parents of young children looking to build confidence, embrace joy, and get ready for school.

– Grace Heimerdinger-Baake

Mom of Littles, SEL &
Family Engagement Specialist

F is for FANTASTIC!

Jessica has done it again, giving us another book to support our Brave Brains and Riley instruction with our students. I cannot wait to dig in with my staff and students!

– Kathryn White

K-8 Principal

A must-have for anyone supporting children’s social emotional growth!

I cannot wait to have lessons with my kindergarteners next year.

– Jaclyn Durant

LCSW, School Social Worker

About the Book

B Is for Brain: Get Ready for School with Riley the Brave is a playful way to help young children build emotional awareness, confidence, and self-control as they prepare for school.

With the help of Riley the Brave and familiar friends, this joyful read-aloud introduces brain-based concepts in simple, child-friendly language. Each letter offers an opportunity to talk about feelings, practice calming strategies, and develop the skills kids need to thrive in school and in life.

Whether you’re reading at home or in the classroom, B Is for Brain gives adults and children a shared language for handling hard moments and celebrating growth along the way.

Loved By

Parents & Caregivers

B Is for Brain brings playful illustrations, helpful reminders, and simple skill-building tools to support the journey.

Educators

Help your little learners build their oh-so-important self-control muscles with Riley the Brave.

Counselors

Use it to introduce foundational social and emotional skills in a way kids actually understand.

Playful and Purposeful

Ideal for PreK and Kindergarten children build emotional skills and school readiness from the start

Turn mistakes into growth moments

Learning is not about perfection, but trying and trying again.

Turn mistakes into growth moments

Learning is not about perfection, but trying and trying again.

Help little kids make sense of big feelings

Brave and scared? Mad and sad? Riley shows that all feelings are welcome and manageable.

Help little kids make sense of big feelings

Brave and scared? Mad and sad? Riley shows that all feelings are welcome and manageable.

Feelings and learning are connected

Emotional safety and regulation support attention, memory, and participation in school activities.

Feelings and learning are connected

Emotional safety and regulation support attention, memory, and participation in school activities.

Practice calming strategies with Riley

From belly breaths to big jumps, these strategies help kids reset without needing a big explanation.

Practice calming strategies with Riley

From belly breaths to big jumps, these strategies help kids reset without needing a big explanation.

B Is for Brain is our FAVORITE Alphabet Book!

Jessica Sinarski’s work is incredible. This book uses the alphabet to help my little one understand his emotions and build resilience. Even as a young boy, B Is for Brain helps to nurture his emotional intelligence and instill brain-based coping skills as we navigate big emotions. I recommend it as a fun and useful resource for any adult who cares for children as they navigate a big world of emotions and are heading of to school.

– Brittney – Amazon Verified Purchase Review

B Is for Brain is our FAVORITE Alphabet Book!

– Brittney – Amazon Verified Purchase Review

Early understanding creates long-term benefits

Stop missing out on resources that help.

Get a Digital Resource Pack for free with the purchase of any 3 books.

Step 1: Pick out 3 books and add them to your cart

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Build a book collection kids will love

Get a Digital
Resource Pack
for free with the
purchase of
any 3 books.

Step 1: Pick out 3 books and add them to your cart

Step 2: Select any Digital Resource Pack

Step 3: Enter discount code BRAVE at checkout

Fantastic resource for littles!

This adorable picture book is perfect for helping kids with emotion regulation. I love the way helpful coping skills for children are subtly included: dance breaks, a drink of water, counting Zs for sleep. Anyone working with kids with big feelings needs this, whether they are a school counselor, therapist, teacher, or parent.

– Adam – Amazon Verified Purchase Review