Meet Teddy Ted — a brave little bear with a big heart, and even bigger feelings. When his thoughts turn stormy and the world feels too big, Teddy turns to his wise and wiggly friend, Buzzy Bee. Together they set off on a journey to understand his emotions, strengthen his mind, and grow brave on the inside.
Through Teddy's relatable experiences, children will learn how to:
- Name and understand their emotions
- Spot tricky thoughts and thinking traps
- Shift from stormy thoughts to sunshine thinking
- Use calming tools to feel more in control
- Grow a kind, confident, and balanced mind
This book brings together evidence-informed tools from emotional intelligence, cognitive behavioural principles, and mindfulness — all wrapped in storytelling that speaks to a child's heart. Each chapter includes fun exercises and reflection prompts, helping children turn learning into practical, everyday habits.
Equal parts story and substance, Brave on the Inside gives young readers the tools that last a lifetime.
For children aged 5 and up — and every adult ready to give them a head start.
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Arpita Visen
Arpita Visen has spent over a decade guiding organisations and senior leaders through their most complex challenges — turning overwhelming problems into clear, actionable paths forward. She specialises in making the intangible tangible: bringing clarity to chaos.
She brings that same rigour to Brave on the Inside — because a child navigating big feelings deserves the same quality of tools as any leader navigating a crisis.
The foundations of this book are rooted in CBT, positive psychology, and mindfulness — tools whose transformative power Arpita experienced firsthand in her personal and professional journey, guided by her mentor and coach, Dr. Ruhi Satija. These are proven instruments for change, now brought to life for the youngest readers who need them most.
Arpita is a mental health advocate, a volunteer with Bookmark Reading Charity in the U.K., and a mother who believes that raising emotionally intelligent children is the most important work of our time.
Brave on the Inside is her debut children's book. The mission behind it is much larger
"We spend years equipping our children for the world outside. This book is for helping them navigate the world within." — Arpita Visen
