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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Little Door Books

ISBN: 9781739192990

RRP: £7.99

PAGES: 32

PUBLICATION DATE:
August 3, 2026

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The Brave Little Firework

by Carol Howard, illustrated by Jen Chennell

The Brave Little Firework tells the story of Freya, a tiny firework who is afraid to fly, and her amazing pals who come up with a plan to help her overcome her fear.

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 proposal, Freya is able to find the courage she needs to leap into the night sky.

This beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book explores themes of friendship, perseverance and bravery.

Perfect for celebrations all year round

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Carol Howard (Author)

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.