The Brave Little Boy

    By Jysche Recto

    The Brave Little Boy cover image

    19 Jun, 2024

    a boy standing in a bedroom with a bed and a rug on the floor and a rug on the floor, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The little boy woke up every morning with a sense of fear. Everyday tasks like preparing breakfast and choosing clothes were daunting for him.

    a child sits on a bed in a bedroom with toys and books on the floor and a window with a view of a city, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, rossdraws global illumination

    He was afraid to try new things. The thought of meeting new faces in the neighborhood terrified him. He preferred his comfort zone and routine.

    two children walking down a sidewalk in a neighborhood with flowers and trees on either side of the house and a tree, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    One day, while playing alone in his yard, he met a friendly neighbor. The neighbor, a boy of his age, had a friendly smile and an infectious enthusiasm.

    a boy standing on a sidewalk in front of a house with a tree and flowers in the yard behind him, process art, a comic book panel, Christopher Moeller, comic cover art

    The neighbor encouraged the little boy to come and play with him. The little boy hesitated at first but finally decided to give it a try.

    a group of children playing in a park with a man holding a giant red object in the air and a man holding a red object in the air, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, promotional image

    Together, they played in the playground, tried new games, and laughed a lot. The little boy realized it was fun to try new things.

    a boy standing in front of a crowd of children in a park with a playground in the background and a crowd of people standing around him, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Basuki Abdullah, official art

    His new friend told him about the importance of not giving up, and that making mistakes is okay as long as he keeps trying.

    a boy in pajamas standing in a bedroom with a bed and a bookcase in the background and a window, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The next morning, the little boy woke up with a newfound courage. He prepared his own breakfast, chose his clothes, and was ready to face the day.

    a boy standing in a room with toys and a bookcase in the background and a bed with a bookcase and a window, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, artstation hq

    He went out and greeted new faces in the neighborhood. He no longer felt afraid but was excited to make new friends and try new things.

    a boy is reading a book to a group of children in a classroom with a teacher in the background, paris school, a storybook illustration, Adam Manyoki, detailed illustration

    At school, he volunteered to participate in activities he would usually shy away from. He even made a mistake during a presentation but didn't let it bother him.

    a boy is sitting at a desk with a book and a pen in his hand and a teddy bear is on the desk, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The little boy learned that it's okay to make mistakes and that the important thing is to keep trying and not give up.

    a boy standing in a bedroom with toys and a teddy bear on the floor and a bed with a teddy bear on the floor, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, promotional image

    With every passing day, he tried new things and made new friends. He was no longer the little boy who was afraid, but a brave little boy ready to face any challenge.

    a boy standing in a messy bedroom with toys all around him and a bed with a pillow on it, visual art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, promotional image

    His journey taught him that there is no harm in trying new things. And if he makes mistakes, he can always go and try it again. And with this newfound courage, he was ready to embrace whatever came his way.