Toes curled over the edge of the high diving board - so high above the blue pool water. Can Tilly take the plunge?
Tillys friends are all excited to be jumping off the high diving board at the public pool, but Tilly is scared. She doesnt want to jump, but she doesnt want to give in to her fears and turn back either.
As Tilly stands at the edge of the board, knees shaking, arms trembling, she breathes and reminds herself of all the other times she has been brave.
In this moment, Tilly is all of us, children and grown-ups, alike, challenging ourselves to be braver than we truly feel.
Great fun to read aloud, with a catchy refrain, this is a story with heart, reminding us all that courage comes from within.
Lisa Farber is a lawyer who discovered her true passion lay in teaching. For the past 25 years, she has taught drama and public speaking to children of all ages, helping them grow in confidence and flourish. Though Lisa has written many poems and scripts for performance, this is her very first childrens book, and she is thrilled to introduce readers to Tilly. Lisa is married to Justin and is a proud mum to two grown children and one senior dog. She loves spending time with them at home.
