Be Careful, Xiao Xin!

Written by Alice Pung · Illustrated by Sher Rill Ng

A young warrior must prove his courage to a doubtful family.

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48 pages· AD370L

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Xiao Xin dreams of being a fearless warrior, but his family sees only danger. As he battles their doubts, can he prove his bravery and inspire his sister? Discover a tale of courage and self-belief, where a child's imagination challenges the fears of adulthood. Will Xiao Xin's spirit ignite a change in his family's heart?

From the publisher

Xiao Xin believes he is a fire warrior, but his family thinks the world is too dangerous for him. Can he inspire his family to trust him? Xiao Xin believes he is a fearless Red Fire Warrior, but his family is always telling him to be careful–he’s too little to be a warrior! They believe the world is a dangerous place. But they don’t understand what Xiao Xin can be! Can Xiao Xin show his family that he is capable of more than they believe, and inspire his little sister to be brave, too? Renowned storytellers Alice Pung and Sher Rill Ng bring to life a beautiful and tender story told in both English and Chinese about learning to conquer your own fears–as a child, and as an adult.

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