Don't Be Afraid Be Brave is a story written to help children realize they are not alone with their feelings and fears. With sensitivity and humor, it allows each reader realize it is okay to openly share their fears. They will see the main characters, Lizzie and Ben, have many of their same fears. Daisy, the wise-talking Westie, helps her young owners to overcome these fears with reason and understanding. Daisy, the wise Westie, is a safe messenger to take away the burden of unfounded fears that children carry each day.