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Zuri the zebra is gentle and kind-but she's also afraid of the dark. When the sun sets over the savanna, the growing darkness makes her feel uneasy. Kaya the elephant, Badu the lion, and Tamu the giraffe stay close by, offering quiet encouragement as Zuri takes her first brave steps into the night. Zuri Braves the Dark! is a reassuring picture book about facing fears, building confidence, and feeling safe through supportive friendship. With gentle dialogue and rich illustrations, this comforting animal story models emotional courage in a way that feels calm, relatable, and reassuring for young children. Ideal for children ages 3 to 8, this story supports conversations about nighttime fears, emotional safety, and how friends can help us feel brave. Parents, educators, and caregivers will appreciate its suitability for bedtime reading, classroom discussion, and shared read-aloud moments. Part of the Friends in the Wild series, this engaging story features a lovable cast of African animal characters who navigate big feelings through simple, meaningful adventures.

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Michele Renee Acosta is a former teacher and a longtime leader in educational publishing and edtech. Her work has helped shape learning tools that support literacy, critical thinking, and emotional development in children. As a children's author, she draws on this experience to write emotionally rich picture books that explore friendship, bravery, and other universal feelings and values. Michele's stories pair expressive language with engaging illustrations, encouraging children and their grown-ups to connect through reading and conversation.

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