A cowardly raccoon sets off on a perilous journey to bring back the secret ingredient for Big Bear's Bravery Soup. He faces the dangers of the Forbidden Forest, Skulk Mountain, and the lair of a ferocious monster, only to find bravery in the most unexpected place. Full-color illustrations.

Maryann Cocca-Leffler has been a passionate disability rights advocate since the birth of her daughter Janine. Maryann is also an award-winning author and illustrator of over sixty books for children, including We Want to Go to School!, Same Way Ben, and Theo's Mood. She lives and works on the coast of Maine.