bravery
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Fireworks
forthcoming
friends
friendship
Product details
- ISBN 9781739192990
- Dimensions: 240 x 240mm
- Publication Date: 17 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Little Door Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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When a tiny firework bursts into tears at the prospect of spiralling
through the dark, her friends come up with a succession of ideas to
encourage her to fly.
At the outset, they offer to stay by her side, but Freya is afraid she
might lose them.
Undeterred, they promise to shine brightly in the darkness so that
Freya knows where they are. However, she hides her eyes when
she’s frightened, and this plan is rejected.
The persistent fireworks finally suggest making lots of noise when
they’re up in the air, so even if Freya can’t see them, she’ll hear
them.
Happy with this idea, Freya is able to find the courage she needs
to leap into the night sky.
Carol Howard is an early years language teacher and
spends most of her waking hours in the company of 3-
year-olds. These fascinating little people provide her with
all the inspiration she needs.
When she’s not working or writing, Carol cherishes time
spent with her two grown-up children and her
granddaughter Freya, who loves picture books, teddies
and dancing but doesn’t like parrots.
Carol lives in the North West of England with her
husband and a fine collection of houseplants.
The Brave Little Firework is Carol’s debut picture book.
Jen Chennell is an illustrator with over eight years of
experience in the design industry, working across retail,
surface pattern, and children’s products.
Her work is defined by vibrant colour, lively characters,
and a joyful sense of storytelling, brought to life through
digital painting. Jen’s illustrations sparkle with
imagination and heart, drawing young readers into playful
worlds filled with adventure, friendship, and fun.
This is Jen’s debut in children’s book illustration, marking
the beginning of an exciting new chapter in her creative
journey.
Jen lives on the Wirral peninsula with her 3 dogs,
