Square-Brave Bora

Jul 17, 2026

The children's book "Square-Brave Bora" tells the story of a young boy named Bora who is afraid of needles. Accompanied by his father and his stuffed monkey, Jojo, Bora visits the clinic for an injection. He expresses his fear and dislike of needles, to which his father reassures him that the injection will help him stay healthy and that it's okay to be scared. The narrative follows Bora as he hears his name being called, signaling it's his turn. The book is illustrated by Ellen Heydenrych and written by Edna Gicovi, with contributions from the Book Dash participants in September 2021. It is also available as a 'Talking Book' that can be read and listened to on phones and tablets through the "Talking Books" app. The publication highlights the collaboration and support involved in creating accessible reading materials.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages30

Reading Time46 min

AccessFree to download

Square-Brave Bora

Introduction

At the Clinic

Facing the Fear

It's Your Turn

FAQs

What is "Brave Bora" about?

"Brave Bora" is a children's book about a boy named Bora who is afraid of needles and overcomes his fear at the clinic with his father's support.

Who are the creators of the book?

The book is illustrated by Ellen Heydenrych and written by Edna Gicovi, with design by Raeesah Vawda and editing by David Mann, along with contributions from Book Dash participants.

What is a 'Talking Book'?

A 'Talking Book' is a format that allows readers to both read and listen to the story on a phone or tablet, available for download via the 'Talking Books' app.

Jul 17, 2026

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