The Boy Who Borrowed Courage
How a fearful child discovered the strength that was already inside him
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Tunde has always been afraid.
While other children speak boldly and move confidently, he hesitates, overthinks, and steps back from danger whenever fear appears.
After a frightening moment leaves him filled with shame, Tunde encounters a mysterious antelope who offers him something impossible: borrowed courage.
At first, the courage changes everything.
But when confidence becomes recklessness, Tunde begins to realise that true courage cannot be borrowed forever.
Through quiet lessons and difficult choices, he discovers that bravery is not about becoming fearless—it is about choosing to act even while afraid.
Readers will gain:
emotional confidence,
resilience,
self-awareness,
courage-building lessons,
and meaningful reflection about fear and growth.
Perfect for children, families, classrooms, and social-emotional learning discussions.
Details
- Publication Date
- May 12, 2026
- Language
- English
- Category
- Children's
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Doris Njoku
Specifications
- Format