Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave Children’s Book by F. Anthony Falcon
My children love books and several times a week we spend time reading together as a family. My 10 1/2 year old is a prolific reader and my 4 year old is just learning to read. As a parent I’ve passed down my love for reading to them and we’re always looking for new books to read.
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Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave is a children’s book written by author F. Anthony Falcon with illustrations by Trisha Mason. It’s a true story of Fatherhood and Native American Heritage. ISBN: 978-1-57687-914-6.
Synopsis: A man of Native American descent contemplates what lessons he will pass on to his newborn son in this heartfelt, expansive exploration of fatherhood, identity, and legacy.
Based on the true story of the birth of his son, Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave recalls the thoughts of author F. Anthony Falcon upon holding his child after the baby and his wife endured a life-threatening labor during Hurricane Harvey’s landfall in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Having felt adrift from his Native roots, Falcon found himself with a deep desire to understand his heritage so that he might better bestow it upon his son. A meditation on what it means to “be brave,” this is the take of little Lakota’s perilous arrival into the world, of Falcon’s struggle to reconnect with a heritage that was lost to him, and a father’s attempt to describe what it means to be a Native American man in America today.
About the Author: F. Anthony Falcon found his love for books in the library at William B. Travis Elementary School in his hometown of Corpus Christi, Texas. His love for history led him to research his own Native American heritage in the hope that he could one day instill that pride in his children. Anthony has a love for writing as well and a huge imagination which, when put together, makes for some very interesting reading. He currently resides in Corpus Christi, Texas with his wife and son.
My Thoughts: One of the things I really love about this book is that it’s written from the perspective of the father which is refreshing. As you read through the story you’ll learn a little bit about the Native American culture, a new father’s perspective on being a new dad and a little bit of insight on what was going on when Hurricane Harvey came ashore. There’s a lot packed into the 32 pages to entertain you and the kids from cover-to-cover.
Be Brave, Be Brave, Be Brave is like no other book in my children’s reading library. It’s extremely well-written with beautiful and artistic illustrations. It’s the perfect book for any school’s library, the public library, baby shower gift or just to give to your own children. I think you will enjoy reading it over and over again. The type of book you’ll want to pass down to the next generation.
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