Tomorrow I'll Be Brave

Tomorrow I'll Be Brave is an illustrated children's book that pairs positive affirmations with hand-lettered typography and art. The text follows a young bunny's bedtime reflections about the next day's possibilities. Each spread features a different aspirational word like "brave," "strong," or "curious," with accompanying illustrations that bring the concepts to life. The artwork combines whimsical scenes in muted colors with elaborate lettering designs that emphasize each featured word. The book strikes a balance between encouraging achievement and accepting imperfection through its gentle narrative structure. Its themes of self-acceptance, growth mindset, and embracing new experiences resonate with both children and adults who share the reading experience.

Parents and educators applaud the book's message of self-acceptance and trying your best, rather than demanding perfection. The typography and illustrations receive frequent mention in reviews, with readers noting how the artistic lettering helps children recognize words while keeping them engaged. Readers appreciate that it acknowledges fears and uncertainties while remaining encouraging. One parent wrote, "It validates that it's okay to not achieve everything you set out to do today." Some readers found the vocabulary advanced for the target age group, with words like "adventurous" and "confident" requiring explanation. A few noted the book works better as a morning read than a bedtime story, given its focus on tomorrow's possibilities. Ratings: Goodreads: 4.3/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.8/5 (2,800+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.8/5 (140+ ratings) Most negative reviews focus on the book's length, with some finding it too long for very young children's attention spans.

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🌟 Author Jessica Hische is a renowned lettering artist who has created typography for Wes Anderson's film "Moonrise Kingdom" and designs for major brands like Starbucks and Target ✏️ Each inspirational word in the book (like "brave" and "smart") features intricate hand-lettering that took Hische approximately 80 hours to complete 🎨 The book's illustrations use a careful color palette of deep blues and warm golds to create a soothing bedtime atmosphere while remaining visually engaging 📚 The story structure intentionally builds self-reflection into bedtime routines, encouraging children to think about their actions today and set positive intentions for tomorrow 🌙 Jessica Hische wrote this book after becoming a mother herself, inspired by the bedtime conversations she wanted to have with her own daughter about character and personal growth