It's Brave to Cry by Rebecca Robinson

Clay has a tough day at school and learns from his dad that crying is brave. He talks to various brave professionals, including a firefighter, scuba diver, pilot, and window washer, who all share that crying is a part of their bravery. His teacher, Mr. Darrell, reinforces this lesson, teaching Clay that expressing emotions is courageous. Clay concludes that crying is a brave act and plans to share this insight with his peers.

What does Clay decide to do after his conversations with the brave people?

What realization does Clay come to about bravery and crying?

In what ways does the text suggest that crying can be a sign of strength?

How does Clay's dad react to his understanding of crying?