Brynn and the Purple Heart

Brynn loves flying through the air and sticking her landings.

But after a scary fall, everything changes.

Fear shows up in places it never did before. Skills feel harder. Confidence slips. And Brynn begins to wonder if she can still be brave.

With the support of a kind coach, and a very special Purple Heart, Brynn learns simple, powerful tools to calm her body, change her thoughts, and trust herself again.

Step by step, she begins rebuilding confidence.

Along the way, Brynn discovers something important:

Bravery isn’t about never feeling scared…

it’s about learning how to move forward anyway.

Brynn and the Purple Heart is a heartfelt story about confidence, courage, and resilience, both in gymnastics and in life.

Inspired by a true story, this gentle and uplifting book helps children learn how to handle fear, big emotions, and challenges on and off the mat.

These moments are explored with warmth, care, and thoughtful, age-appropriate storytelling — helping children feel supported, understood, and not alone in what they feel.

Perfect for:

• athletes working through fear after a fall
• building confidence in gymnastics and sports
• overcoming performance anxiety
• learning tools to handle big emotions
• coaches and parents supporting young athletes

Perfect for classroom use, counseling support, or one-on-one guidance with students who need confidence and emotional tools.

From the Inner Strength Series™

Stories that help children build:

confidence
emotional awareness
resilience

through relatable experiences and practical tools they can use in real life.