Brave The ESSA: A Story About An Emotional Support Stuffed Animal

by Lisa Ann McArthur-Collins

Brave The ESSA is a heartwarming tale of acceptance and understanding.

In this touching story, Sophie – a neurodivergent child – and her fluffy companion, Brave, take on life's challenges together.
This book celebrates the beauty of neurodiversity and highlights the unique bonds that children form with their furry friends.

This book brings awareness to the use of ESSA's and why they are used. Helping autistic/anxious children feel seen and more understood.

"I’m autistic, which means my brain works a bit differently.
There are some things that I struggle
Like social situations, talking to people and understanding what they say to me."

Kindle Edition

Published February 7, 2024

Reviews

[Iris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

This was a sweet book. It can help kids know their favorite plush can be an emotional support stuffed animal, much like a real emotional support animal. I had not heard of this term before. Also I like how the main character is autistic, and I like how the author described autism.

[Dean McArthur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!

Such a good book to bring awareness to an amazing support for those who need it. Highly recommend to other parents as well as interested children.

[Awjtf · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a precious book!

[Olie Francis · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was alright. Seemed like a lot was being introduced in a really short period. I know it’s a storybook but I feel like it could have been explained more in depth. Cute book. Covers the basics.

[☆ B E E ☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

as an adult with plenty of ESSAs due to being on the spectrum and having a variety of other invisible disabilities, this was such a beautiful and engaging book that explains what an ESSA is, and the positive impact they can have, perfectly. I highly recommend this for anyone with children who would benefit from, or maybe already own, an emotional support stuffed animal.