Brave Belle Saves the Day by Cindy J Vanous is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book with an important message for young readers. Belle is a tiny Yorkiepoo, no bigger than your hand, but her heart is huge. She hasn’t been with her new family, the Hollidays, for long, but she already knows that it’s her job to protect them and their home. Belle has an overactive imagination, though, and it’s not long before it puts her to the test. The broom has come to life, and it’s Belle’s job to save her family from the threat. Join Belle in her hilarious but brave fight to chase the threat away.

Brave Belle Saves the Day by Cindy J Vanous will have kids in stitches as they follow tiny Belle’s brave efforts to protect her family. The beautiful hand-drawn illustrations by William “Bubba” Flint really bring the story to life, adding color and bringing out the humor on every page. But there’s more to this story than just a playful pup. It’s about having the courage to stand up for what’s right, the importance of family, and knowing that size isn’t everything—even the smallest of us can have a big heart and spirit. Having a cute pup as the main character helps kids get more involved in the story, makes them want to read it even more, so be prepared—they’ll want this one read to them over and over again. It’s a fun story with plenty of humor, and kids will love it.

Brave Belle Saves the Day is a delightful and engaging story aimed at the young reader. With visual material as an aid, the child’s imagination is allowed to follow this diminutive dog into its adventures and be completely absorbed. Cindy J. Vanous’ descriptions invite the senses to come alive and play along with Belle as she demonstrates her bravery. ‘She spins like confetti in the breeze’ is one of those wonderful descriptions. Belle has appointed herself the savior of the Holliday family, and save them she will, even if that means confronting the broom head-on, to show that she is indeed the heroine. In Belle’s mind, ‘She isn’t just guarding a house. She’s protecting her home.’

Brave Belle is instantly lovable in Cindy J. Vanous’ tale about the family animal, so tiny she fits into your hand. Belle is described in vivid detail with illustrations to match. From the very first page, Belle captures children’s hearts with her delicate form, contrasting her ferocious will to protect. At the end of it all, Belle weighs up her choices and has a rest in the laundry basket. The illustrations are vibrant and expressive, the perfect accompaniment to the story’s tone, adding visual delight that keeps young readers engaged. The style of writing is poetic, light, and lilting, and moves the story along with glee and moments of surprise. Children and parents alike will appreciate the richness of the prose. Brave Belle Saves the Day is a must-read for children.