Hot Cocoa and Courage

by George Neeb

"A perfect read for children who enjoy stories of courage and perseverance." -Readers' Favorite

Come along on a snowy cabin adventure in this exciting next chapter of Building Courage.

When Jacob and his dad visit the cabin, a surprise snowstorm hits. The forest creaks and moans while the cabin trembles in the wind. Luckily, they have a woodstove and plenty of food, but it's still going to take a lot of courage and hot cocoa to survive!

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Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2025

About the author

George Neeb lives in Brantford, Ontario. He has taught elementary school for many years. He can usually be found walking along the Grand River, traveling to new places to learn about history and art, and spending time at his cabin by a lake with his family.

Reviews

[Hannah Barry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a solid and engaging read. Short and easy to understand for kids. A clear lesson with language that is accessible to the intended audience. I appreciate the throughline this series has about courage and how to move through a tough moment. I think it's a lesson that children will enjoy engaging with, and the book is set up in a way that will keep kids busy and wanting to keep turning the page.

I personally really don't enjoy the art, and so that felt distracting and caused me to rush right through it. I don't know that I would choose this book for story time, however, I do think the story is important and that kids will enjoy it.

[Constance · Rating 4 out of 5]

George Neeb’s Hot Cocoa and Courage is book 2 in the author’s Building Courage series.

Although I have not read the other books, this book was a friendly 27-page encapsulation of the concept of courage for kids. Focusing on a young boy, Jacob, who gets trapped inside a cabin in the woods by a snowstorm, it allows its young audience to follow along through simple language and creative illustrations which mix cartoon drawings with real images.

I enjoyed this read. It is perfect for young kids in need of a proper book to keep them busy.

[Deja West · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book. The art style is something I haven't seen before and I thought that it was an incredibly creative way of helping to convey the story. The book has its own charm to it and I like the way it felt like I was just looking at photos from someone's trip reimagined. The book is very short so it's perfect for its' target audience. I think they may appreciate the story, though I wish the story was a little more fleshed out.

[Melody Gregory · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just read this ebook to my grandson. He loved the first book and liked this sequel about a winter cabin trip. The story is about father son adventures in the outdoors. They survive a snow storm. The pictures are fun too.