Quiet bravery starts here.
A tender reminder that courage doesn’t have to be loud when love is close.
The Story Behind Hank
Hank the Brave began with a very real moment.
One ordinary day, a tiny fly sent a big, lovable boxer into a complete standstill. No barking. No chasing. Just frozen uncertainty.
It was funny at first. Then familiar. Because fear doesn’t always show up loud or dramatic. Sometimes it arrives quietly — unexpected, buzzing, and hard to explain.
What made the moment stick wasn’t the fly.
It was what happened next.
Hank didn’t suddenly become brave.
The world didn’t quiet down.
Nothing magical fixed it.
But love stayed close.
And that made all the difference.
That’s how Hank the Brave began.
Not with a lesson.
Not with a victory.
Just a small fear,
and a steady presence,
close enough to change what came next.
Hank the Brave
Hank the Brave is a gentle picture book about fear, love, and what bravery really looks like when nothing dramatic happens.
Written for children ages 4–7 — and the grown-ups who love them — this story reminds readers that courage doesn’t have to be loud to matter.
From the Author
Hank the Brave started as a small, ordinary moment — one that didn’t look brave at all.
I wrote this story for children who feel deeply, and for the grown-ups who love them.
For the kids who freeze instead of charge ahead.
For the families learning that courage doesn’t always look loud.
This book is a reminder that staying close to love counts — even on the quiet days.
A quiet story.
A brave heart.
Hank the Brave is a story about fear, love, and the moments that don’t look heroic from the outside — but matter deeply on the inside.