Brave Kate and the Not So Mean Girl

Brave Kate and the Not So Mean Girl is a heartwarming story about kindness, courage, and friendship. Kate is a bright, quirky first grader who always tries her best—whether she’s at home, school, or playing the recorder (even though she doesn’t love it). But one rough school day leaves Kate in tears, her favorite dress muddy and her ponytail undone.

Things get even harder when Bree, a classmate, starts being unkind to Kate. But Kate remembers what her mom and her karate teacher, Sensei, taught her—kindness and respect can change everything.

When Kate finds Bree feeling sad and left out, she bravely chooses compassion over anger. She invites Bree to join her at karate class for Buddy Week. As the girls laugh, talk, and share lunch, Bree opens up—and Kate learns that sometimes people aren’t mean… they’re just sad.