Where each tale is a journey with a heartfelt lesson. We crafted our award-winning children’s social emotional learning books to inspire kindness, bravery, empathy, fairness, and understanding through creative storytelling and magical encounters—designed for children ages four to eight.
2023 “Creative Child’s Magazine” Book of the Year Winner
In the second book of the Sterling The Knight series, three friends learn that bravery starts in the heart. As Sterling and his best friend Maxton begin their training at Wiseamor School of Knights and Chivalry, everyone is talking about the renowned Slonefall Tournament. There’s just one problem: only boys can compete! With Maxton and their new friend Jada, Sterling hatches a plan to stand up for what’s right. But will the plan work?
Explore an interactive map of the Connection Kingdom and meet all the enchanting characters and learn the castles they come from.
Empower your child to understand and express their emotions through the adventurous tales of Sterling the Knight. Teach your children to explore their values, communicate feelings, and practice empathy and fairness. These stories are an opportunity for connection and to engage your kids in conversations about life’s essential lessons.
Use the Sterling The Knight series of social emotional learning books to enrich your educational curriculum or therapy setting. Our books are perfect tools for teaching children about bravery, empathy, fairness, and justice through stories that resonate with the experiences and imaginations of children ages four to eight.
Enjoy a few of our featured testimonials from Bravehearts like you!
“I read this book to my kindergartener. In his words “it’s a book about helping others”. This book is well written and easy to understand. I definitely want to get a copy of this book for my child’s kindergarten’s classroom.”
“A book well written. I am a pre-K teacher (4-5 years old) at Lightbridge Academy, NJ. The #1 rule in my classroom is KINDNESS and never to judge anyone by the way they look. I can’t wait to read this to my children. They are going to love it!!!!!”
“I recommend reading this book at schools and in school skills groups because of the great message of empathy. I also liked the addition of the main character doing research at the library, The illustrations have great depictions of a variety of facial expressions that can be discussed with the group as an extension activity. ”
“Adults and children alike can take a message of empathy from Sterling and Nugget the Dragon! A wonderful read with my niece and nephew – we all looked at things differently after reading. Beautiful illustrations – well done!”
“I highly recommend the Sterling The Knight book series for children’s emotional and social development. These engaging adventures encourage curiosity and self-discovery, emphasizing the significance of authentic connections. As a result, children feel safe, seen, and valued.”
“A wonderful picture book with adventure and friendship! Sterling has heard a lot about dragons but that doesn’t stop him from making an unlikely friendship with Nugget The illustrations were great and drew my youngest reader right in. The length and pace of the story was perfect to keep a young reader’s attention!”
“The bravest thing you can do is tell someone how you’re feeling.”
-Judd Shaw
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