Stacey Marshall
Bestselling Author & Public Speaking Coach
New Release
Captain Courage and the Fear-Squishing Shoes
Every child (and grown-up) needs to read this delightful story about how to speak with confidence and courage in any situation!
"The perfect story to entertain readers and give them a boost of bravery." -Karin Larson, Author of Alphabet Zoo
Every child in Ms. Berrycastle‛s class is excited for the first day of school-every child except Katie. As the newcomer in school, poor Katie feels like she‛s swallowed a bowlful of butterflies!
Whether it‛s participating in class, presenting at show-and-tell, or joining in lunchtime chats, Katie finds herself shrinking with fear. But everything changes when a remarkable superhero swoops in, equipped with his incredible, fear-squishing shoes!
Through captivating, fun-filled storytelling and whimsical illustrations, Captain Courage & the Fear-Squishing Shoes will enable kids to:
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Look and feel as brave as a superhero in school and beyond;
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Attain confident communication skills
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Take a transformative and heartwarming adventure with Katie, discovering how to conquer worries and self-doubt
Coming August 5 - Preorder Now
The perfect story to delight and entertain readers and give them a boost of bravery!”
- Karin Larson, Author of Little Bug
Inspirational, fun, and engaging, This Captain Courage story has the feels of Trudy Ludwig's The Invisible Boy. Stacey Marshall deftly creates a triumphant tale that will leave you standing proud, stomping your fears, and roaring in no time! I love this story! I love the backmatter for kids and parents too!
- Tracy Detz, award-winning author of No Fish for Charles
A heartwarming tale of courage and friendship, this beautifully- illustrated book is a must-read for children and parents alike. It follows a shy little girl navigating the challenges of a new school—too afraid to respond to her classmates—until a whimsical and wise Principal, disguised as Captain Courage, steps in with his magical shoes. The story is touching and empowering, showing young readers that bravery comes in many forms. The…harmonica (scene) is pure magic—a testament to the power of music, kindness and stepping outside one’s comfort zone.
Susan Berger, Author of Earthquake! And Actress of Jury Duty and Brooklyn Nine Nine
The perfect story to delight and entertain A meaningful reminder of the courage we all have inside us and how acts of kindness and encouragement - from children and superheroes alike - can help us conquer our fears. and give them a boost of bravery!”
Jennifer K. Burns, Author of Autumn Song
You will feel for and cheer for Katie as she finds her courage, and Captain Courage saves the day!
Nina Laden, Bestselling author of Peek-a-Who, and The Night I followed the Dog
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Captain Courage's Superhero Boot Camp
Join Captain Courage as he teaches a group of super-kids all the ins and outs of becoming a true superhero. During Superhero Boot Camp, the captain uses his magical fear-squishing shoes to help his campers find their superpowers, including the most super of all—Voice Power!
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This suspenseful and humorous book teaches readers that everyone has something uniquely superhero-ish about them. As a professional public speaking coach, Stacey Marshall provides kids with important tools for finding their own strong, confident voices through this delightful, laugh-out-loud story.
About Stacey Marshall
Stacey Marshall is a bestselling author, public speaking and voice coach and speech-language pathologist. She loves working with kids and adults of all experience levels to develop their best, most confident speaking skills. She has coached both student and professional athletes in media best practices, and is a winner of the Women Executives International Speak-Out. She earned her B.A. in English from Duke University and her M.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.