Bazza Braves The Waves (The Adventures of Bazza Koala)

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When fear makes you want to quit, what does it really take to try again?

Bazza the koala loves surfing the gentle waves off Australia’s coast until a big wave gives him the scare of his life. Suddenly, he doesn’t want to surf anymore. He’s ready to give up completely.

But his wise echidna friend Dave knows something important: the scariest moments don’t last as long as they feel, and there’s a simple way to stay calm when you’re overwhelmed. With Dave’s help, Bazza learns both a practical counting technique for scary situations AND finds the courage to get back out there, even when he’s nervous.

Set on Australia’s sun-drenched shores with stunning wildlife and seascapes, this beautifully illustrated rhyming story follows one little koala’s journey from fear to courage and discovers that you only fail when you stop trying.

Perfect for families who want:

Stories about overcoming fear and not giving upPractical tools kids can use when feeling scared or overwhelmedBeautiful Australian settings and charactersEngaging rhymes that build early literacy skillsScreen-free moments of connection and calm

Ideal for ages 3–8

If your child has ever wanted to quit something that scared them, or if you’re looking for a gentle way to talk about perseverance and managing big feelings, Bazza Braves the Waves delivers both heart and practical wisdom in one unforgettable seaside adventure.

From the Publisher

Bazza Braves the Waves

Surfing legend Barton Lynch loves Bazza’s adventures.

“Bazza is a great little Aussie Grommie who, in his desire to live life, has to find the courage to face those challenges to achieve his dreams. There’s a lot of stoke in this little hero. Congrats mate great achievement!”

– Barton Lynch (1988 Surfing World Champion, Australian Surfing Hall of Fame and Australian Sporting Hall of Fame inductee)

Celebrate Australian animals and landscape.

Bazza loves surfing his local beach. But, after a scary wipe out he has to find the courage to try again.

Celebrating native Australian animals and set on the beautiful east coast of Australia, this epic story highlights that keeping your cool in hectic situations is a good idea both in and out of the water.

Encourage resilience and calm in your little one, both in and out of the water..

We have all had overwhelming experiences out in the ocean and some of us, especially our little ones, let that effect the way we feel at the beach.

Bazza Braves the Waves teaches the importance of staying calm in the waves, helps kids understand that these feelings are normal, and teaches them how to overcome these feelings and not give up.

What is special about Bazza Braves the Waves Encourage an early love of reading. Teach a technique for staying calm in the ocean. Encourage resilience. Engaging illustrations for all ages.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C9S7G2KB
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 29 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8399178240
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.68 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 9 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.37 x 0.07 x 7.96 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Adventures of Bazza Koala