Courage is a trait that is more than just a good habit that kids should develop. It is a necessity because without it, they will never come out of their shells. But how can you instill courage in your kids? While there are several ways to do it, one of the most effective and child-friendly ways to do that is through storybooks about courage.
AlifLaila Kids Digital Library Has A Curated Selection of Kids Stories About Courage
At AlifLaila Kids Digital Library (ALKDL), there is a dedicated collection of kids’ stories on our digital library platform that will serve as a teaching tool for kids to learn to be brave.
Let’s check out some of the best ones:
1) Bahadur Horatius By Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
If you want a fictional history book for kids to introduce them to a story about courage on the AlifLaila Kids digital library, then choose Bahadur Horatius by Raja Medhi Ali Khan. It is in Urdu, and it depicts the tale of a cruel king of Rome, Trakus, and how he was ousted by the people. He decided to get revenge and assembled an army against Rome. However, the people of Rome remained steadfast against him, and there is even a hero who dares to openly challenge the tyrant Trakus. The titular character, Horatius, is that hero.
2) The Brave Bear by Muhammad Usman Qazi
For a more fantasy touch to kids’ stories about courage, AlifLaila Kids Digital Library has an excellent option, ‘The Brave Bear’ by Muhammad Usman Qazi. It about a brave and gentle bear who always goes out of his way to help the other animals of the forests. He never refuses anyone who needs help. He always has the courage to aid anyone, even strangers whom he does not know.
3) Hoslay Ki Door by James Baldwin-Translated by Atifa Jameel
For our final pick, we recommend ‘Hoslay Ki Door’ by James Baldwin, an English Author’s work which is translated in Urdu by Atifa Jameel. The story is about King Robert of Scotland, and how he’d given up after failing his mission several times. While contemplating what to do next with his life in solitude, he sees a tiny spider. It constantly fails and tries again. The spider keeps failing, but never falters in its determination and courage to try again and again. This little act inspires the King.
