What It Takes to Be a Hero

About the Book

Young or old, every human being has the capacity to do amazing things and to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Written in poetic verse, What It Takes to Be a Hero explores the challenges and joys of being a hero to ourselves and to others. Author and educator Kelly Sipe believes that children are innately born with a belief in the power of the impossible. As children grow older and begin to face life’s challenges, they too often lose this perception.

What It Takes to Be a Hero reminds children that their voices are strong, their hands are big, and the choices they make are powerful enough to make a difference in the lives of those around them.

Young or old, big or small, it matters not very much at all. There’s no need to look far for a bright hero star. It’s there from the start, a place in your heart. You have the power to be a hero to the people you know or to new ones you meet …

At times, being a hero can be quiet. It’s being observant and noticing what someone needs before they ask for help. Just be present and you will see, what a gift you can be.

About the Author

KELLY SIPE grew up in Meriden, Connecticut, and now resides in Greensboro, North Carolina, with her husband and their two daughters. She has been an educator for seventeen years and currently teaches kindergarten. This is her second publication; her first book, Whispers in Your Ear, was published in 2011.