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Stories that help children grow in confidence, kindness, and courage—one adventure at a time.

The First Series from Brave-Next Books

Ayla's Brave-Next Adventures

Join Ayla, her best friend Sam, and their fluffy companion Miso as they discover that every challenge is an opportunity to grow.

Each adventure explores courage, kindness, resilience, and the joy of taking the next brave step.

Featured Book

Ayla and the Thunder in Her Tummy

A story about big feelings, friendship, and finding your brave heart.

⭐ Coming Fall 2026 ⭐

Ayla can't wait for the Sky Boat Parade, but when her plans don't go as expected, a thunderstorm of feelings begins to build inside her. With a little help from Sam and Miso, she discovers that even the biggest emotions can lead to something wonderful.

Why Families Love This Book

⭐ Encourages emotional resilience

⭐ Sparks meaningful conversations

⭐ Beautiful keepsake illustrations

⭐ Perfect for ages 4–7

⭐ Ideal for bedtime or classroom reading

Colorful illustrated children's book cover showing a girl with curly hair and a star-shaped hair clip, a boy with messy hair, and a kitten in a room. They are reacting to a bubbling, splashing container of mysterious goo under a stormy sky with lightning. The title reads 'Ayla's Brave-Next Adventures: Ayla and the Thunder in Her Tummy' by Tara Eliza Murray.

Peek Inside

A young girl kneeling on the floor, decorating a cardboard box with clouds, stars, and moons to resemble a sky. Inside the box is a fluffy orange cat. The room is bright with sunlight, decorated with star, cloud, and rainbow-themed items, and has a window with trees outside.
A young girl with curly hair, sitting on a colorful rug, blowing a large bubble, surrounded by star and cloud decorations, with a wall decorated with a quote about a cat named Miso and Ayla.
Children's book cover titled 'Ayla's Brave-Next Adventures' with illustrations of a child's hands holding a paintbrush, a tabby cat, colorful craft supplies, and a soft yellow background.

Meet the Characters

Ayla

Curious, creative, and learning that courage isn't about never feeling afraid.

A young boy with dark hair and big eyes sitting outdoors with a smile, wearing a teal and white long sleeve shirt, jeans, and sneakers on a sunny day with flowers and trees in the background.

Sam

A thoughtful friend who reminds others they're never alone.

A mischievous but wise Maine Coon whose fluffy tail and playful antics bring smiles wherever he goes.

Miso

More Adventures Await

The world of Ayla's Brave-Next Adventures is just beginning.

Future stories will explore:

⭐ trying new things

⭐ making mistakes

⭐ friendship

⭐ perseverance

⭐ self-confidence

⭐ kindness

⭐ imagination

More books coming soon.