Cover of A Breath of Courage by Lupe Brown

A Breath of Courage

A Gentle Guide to Asthma, Emergencies & Being Kind

AsthmaAges 5–10

Benny loves to run, laugh, and play tag in the sun – but some days his chest feels too tight. With Mom's help, he learns what asthma is, how to use his inhaler with a spacer, and the simple steps of his very own Breath Plan.

So when his friend Lee can't catch his breath at lunch, Benny knows just what to do. A warm story about calm, kindness, and the quiet kind of courage that helps everyone breathe easier.

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What kids learn

  • A gentle, rhyming first look at asthma
  • Inhaler-with-spacer steps, made simple
  • How to help a friend, and when to call 9-1-1

Peek inside

  • Inside A Breath of Courage: page 1
  • Inside A Breath of Courage: page 2
  • Inside A Breath of Courage: page 3