Ben and the Bridge of Brave Words (Paperback)

Paperback. Some words take the long way round. That's okay.Ben loves words. He loves dragons and dinosaurs, terrible jokes, and facts about octopuses. The trouble is, sometimes his words get stuck before they can come out.Ben calls it his bridge: the wobbly, windy place every sentence has to cross before it reaches the other side. Some days it barely shakes. Other days, it feels impossible.With a little help from his grandad, his best friend, and a very patient ladybird, Ben starts to learn something surprising. Crossing the bridge was never about being fast. It was about being brave enough to take the next step, again, and again, and again.Perfect for: Children ages 7 to 10, especially those who stutter or stammer themselvesRead-aloud time with a parent, teacher, or speech therapistClassrooms exploring kindness, patience, and self-confidenceAny child who has ever felt like their words don't come out the way they plannedA warm, gently honest story that never treats stammering as something to fix, only something to carry with courage. Includes a short note for parents and caregivers at the end.Every child has a bridge of their own. This book helps them cross it. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…