Until I Tried 🦛🐊 | Courage, Friendship & Trying New Things | Read Aloud for Kids

🦛🐊 Until I Tried by Julia Han, illustrated by Mai Ngo and Kübra Gültepe, is a heartwarming picture book about courage, friendship, and discovering that we're often braver than we think. Meet Hattie Hippo, who loves trying new adventures, and Cody Crocodile, who loves thinking about trying them... sometimes for a very long time! Filled with humor, gentle encouragement, and lovable characters, this delightful story reminds young readers that being brave doesn't always mean going first. Sometimes bravery means taking one small step, even when you're scared. Perfect for families, classrooms, bedtime reading, and children learning to build confidence, resilience, and self-belief. 🎓 Educational Benefits: ✔️ Encourages children to try new things with confidence ✔️ Builds resilience and a growth mindset ✔️ Supports social-emotional learning (SEL) ✔️ Explores courage, friendship, and helping others ✔️ Encourages perseverance and believing in yourself 💭 Stay after the story for a short learning reflection about courage, discovering our strengths, and why sometimes we don't know what we can do until we try. 📚 About the Book: Until I Tried is a warm and reassuring picture book for young children that celebrates bravery, friendship, and personal growth through a gentle, humorous adventure. 📚 Support the Author: If your child enjoyed Until I Tried, please consider supporting Julia Han, Mai Ngo, and Kübra Gültepe by purchasing a copy of the book or learning more about the creators. 🛒 Until I Tried on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Until+I+Tried+Julia+Han 👍 Don't Forget to Subscribe! We're Hoots & Tales, based in Sydney, Australia, creating fun and educational read-alouds that support literacy, imagination, confidence, and emotional growth for young learners. #ReadAloud #HootsAndTales #UntilITried