Buckets and Bravery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798296158635)

What if you miss? What if you fall?

Better question: What if you fly?

In Buckets and Bravery, 9-year-old author Arnold Hines Jr. brings you into the mind of a young athlete standing at the edge of his first big game-and his biggest fear. With butterflies in his belly and doubt in his heart, Arnold faces a choice that every kid understands: let fear take the ball... or take the shot anyway.

From backyard hoop dreams to real gym buzzer-beaters, this uplifting picture book celebrates:

- The power of family support

- What real courage looks like in kids

- Black boy joy and representation on and off the court

With vivid, emotion-filled illustrations and a voice rooted in lived experience, Buckets and Bravery is perfect for:

- Young readers ages 5-10

- School libraries & classroom story time

- Parents, teachers, and coaches who believe in kids

If your child has ever felt nervous, quiet, or unsure-this book is their reminder:

Bravery doesn't mean you're not scared.

It means you showed up anyway.