Sophie Learns to Be Brave

A story (for kids ages 4-8) about a young girl and her encounters with a dog that teaches her friendship, presence, loss, and bravery.

"Breathing in, I am safe; breathing out, I am free." This is the mantra Sophie learns and uses repeatedly to remind herself and an old dog to stay present and brave through frightening storms. Inspired by a real event in Roshi Joan Halifax's life as an adult, this therapeutic story follows a young girl named Sophie, who encounters a sweet old dog in the midst of a thunderstorm. This experience, followed by subsequent meetings, spawns a deep kinship that makes a lasting impact on Sophie's life.