A Story That Stays

With You.

She is tall. She is shy.

When things get hard

Will she try or hide?

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Child reading a giraffe children's book Gertie Braves the River.

The bedtime story they quote back at the hard moments    

You don’t have to find the right words. Gertie already did.

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Giraffe Children's book Gertie Braves the River with colorful illustrations of animals held by a child.

Too Deep to Cross

Too Brave to Quit

Gertie almost gave up. She didn't. That's the whole point.

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  • Kids Book cover of 'Gertie Braves the River' with a giraffe illustration on a yellow background
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Gertie Braves the River

For the child who says “I can’t” before they even try.

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For Your Child To:

🦒 Build confidence in everyday moments

🦁 Learn to face fears with courage

💛 Grow emotionally through story

  • "Gertie Braves the River" is packed with vivid examples of word choices that paint a positive picture in the reader's mind. Above all, the story of Gertie teaches that with a courage, optimism and a little resilience, facing a challenge can turn into a brighter possibility that can inspire anybody!
  • Teaching perseverance though illustrative storybooks is essential for many reasons. It shows young readers that challenges aren't meant to stop us-rather, they are opportunities to help us grow! It helps to develop coping mechanisms in children in order to teach them what it takes for long term life planning. This book fosters emotional strength and resilience, that will guide children to aspire for a brighter future.
  • Yes! Rhymes do matter for kids! A well-crafted rhyming manuscript in the correct verse and meter, encourages children to recognize patterns in words and sounds. Furthermore, it encourages them to be creative in their own speech. In addition, it highly improves memory and retention, because rhyming words are easier to remember. It's playful, musical quality keeps children engaged and ultimately inspires love for language because rhyming makes reading more engaging and very fun! 
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Louis Papadakis and Rob Schneider posing with the kids picture book 'Gertie Braves the River' against a light blue background with stars.

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"Gertie Braves the River"

Loved by Kids and Stars!

Loved by Parents

One Story. One Lesson. Lasts Forever.

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Let's Inspire kids - one story, one child, one brave step at a time!

What started as one stepdad trying to reach one child, has become a mission to help children home and around the world, that even when life seems to be difficult, they can brave their own rivers-and come out stronger on the other side!
Now, I visit schools to share Gertie's stories and the powerful values behind it-perseverance, resilience, self-belief, and resourcefulness!
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