Lifetime library previewAlex and the Wobbly Bridge
Careful steps prove courage can be quiet.
- Recommended age
- Ages 4–8
- Reading time
- 7 minutes
- Illustrated pages
- 6 pages
- Category
- Courage & Confidence
Story guide
About this story
Alex and the Wobbly Bridge begins with a small mystery that invites a young listener to look closer. Careful steps prove courage can be quiet. Across 6 illustrated pages, children ages 4–8 can follow the action while exploring confidence, managing nervous feelings, trying again. A manageable challenge shows that bravery can mean speaking up, taking one small step, or trying again. Its illustrated pages support comprehension and give early readers useful visual clues as the story unfolds.
A little preview
One golden afternoon, Alex noticed something unusual: the mystery of the Wobbly Bridge seemed to be waiting just beyond the garden gate. Instead of hurrying past, Alex took a careful breath and stepped closer. A friendly voice explained that a small but important problem had appeared, and only a thoughtful helper could set things right.
What children can learn
- Confidence
- Managing nervous feelings
- Trying again
- Courage
Perfect for
- Calm story time
- Parent-child reading
- Kindergarten
- Early readers
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