Synopsis
What if confidence doesn’t begin with being the loudest or the bravest…
but with feeling like you truly belong?
In The Confidence Compass Adventures: Book 1 — The Lion of Belonging, sisters Sophia and Ella discover a glowing magical compass hidden in the woods behind their home—and an unforgettable new friend waiting in the shadows.
A gentle, wise lion introduces them to the first direction of the Confidence Compass™: the heart. Through his powerful yet simple lesson, the girls begin to understand that true confidence grows when every child knows:
I belong
I matter
I am safe to be myself
This beautifully illustrated children’s book blends magic, storytelling, and social-emotional learning (SEL) to help kids build confidence from the inside out.
Perfect for:
- Ages 4–12
- Bedtime reading and read-alouds
- Classrooms and school counselors
- Therapy and emotional development
- Parents raising confident, kind children
Includes bonus activities:
- A parent reflection page to deepen conversations
- Coloring book pages inspired by the story
- Creative prompts to help children express emotions and build confidence
Why families love this book:
- Teaches confidence, belonging, and emotional safety
- Encourages kindness, empathy, and self-worth
- Combines a storybook and coloring book experience in one
- Supports early emotional development
Because confidence doesn’t start with bravery.
It starts with belonging.
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About the Author
Tanya Booke is a writer, parent, and confidence-builder who believes children grow strongest when they feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. She is the creator of the Confidence Compass(TM) and the Confidence Creatures(TM), a magical emotional-learning world designed to help kids understand themselves, use their voice, and grow through life's hard moments. Through stories, rituals, and playful tools, Tanya helps families build confidence with more connection, less pressure, and a little more heart. She lives in California with her family, where courage, chaos, and bedtime stories often go hand in hand.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Confidence Compass Adventures: Book 1 - The Lion of Belonging is a magical, heartwarming children's story about kindness, courage, and where confidence truly begins.When sisters Sophia and Ella chase their mischievous terrier, Rupert, into the woods behind their home, they discover something unexpected: a glowing stone compass hidden deep in a moonlit clearing. But this is no ordinary compass. It points not only north, but toward something even more important - the inner directions that help children grow confidence from the inside out.As the compass comes to life, the girls meet a gentle, wise lion who teaches them the first and most important lesson of all: confidence does not begin with bravery - it begins with belonging.Through wonder, humor, and one small brave moment at school, Sophia begins to understand that helping someone else feel included can strengthen her own heart, too. Along the way, young readers are introduced to the magical world of the Confidence Compass(TM), where each direction represents an emotional skill children can learn and grow: belonging, trying again, understanding feelings, using their voice, and rising after hard moments.Created as the first book in The Confidence Compass Adventures(TM) series, this story blends imaginative storytelling with meaningful emotional learning in a way that feels gentle, memorable, and fun. It is designed to help children and the adults who love them talk about confidence in a deeper, more lasting way.This beautifully illustrated companion story also includes a Parent Reflection Page and coloring pages, making it ideal for bedtime reading, classrooms, counseling settings, and family conversations about confidence, friendship, and emotional growth.Perfect for children ages 4-10, The Lion of Belonging helps readers discover: that confidence starts with feeling safe, valued, and includedthat kindness can be a brave actthat even small moments can shape a child's inner worldthat belonging is not something we wait for - sometimes it begins with one small "hi"Because before children can be brave, they need to know they belong. Includes a Parent Reflection Page with guided questions. Filled with full-color, immersive illustrations. Includes black-and-white coloring pages. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798995010630
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Confidence Compass Adventures: Book 1 - The Lion of Belonging is a magical, heartwarming children's story about kindness, courage, and where confidence truly begins.When sisters Sophia and Ella chase their mischievous terrier, Rupert, into the woods behind their home, they discover something unexpected: a glowing stone compass hidden deep in a moonlit clearing. But this is no ordinary compass. It points not only north, but toward something even more important - the inner directions that help children grow confidence from the inside out.As the compass comes to life, the girls meet a gentle, wise lion who teaches them the first and most important lesson of all: confidence does not begin with bravery - it begins with belonging.Through wonder, humor, and one small brave moment at school, Sophia begins to understand that helping someone else feel included can strengthen her own heart, too. Along the way, young readers are introduced to the magical world of the Confidence Compass(TM), where each direction represents an emotional skill children can learn and grow: belonging, trying again, understanding feelings, using their voice, and rising after hard moments.Created as the first book in The Confidence Compass Adventures(TM) series, this story blends imaginative storytelling with meaningful emotional learning in a way that feels gentle, memorable, and fun. It is designed to help children and the adults who love them talk about confidence in a deeper, more lasting way.This beautifully illustrated companion story also includes a Parent Reflection Page and coloring pages, making it ideal for bedtime reading, classrooms, counseling settings, and family conversations about confidence, friendship, and emotional growth.Perfect for children ages 4-10, The Lion of Belonging helps readers discover: that confidence starts with feeling safe, valued, and includedthat kindness can be a brave actthat even small moments can shape a child's inner worldthat belonging is not something we wait for - sometimes it begins with one small "hi"Because before children can be brave, they need to know they belong. Includes a Parent Reflection Page with guided questions. Filled with full-color, immersive illustrations. Includes black-and-white coloring pages. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798995010630
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