Petey the Proud Peacock
Petey the Proud Peacock
Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids
By Jessica Schoettle
Petey is a peacock with beautiful feathers and a strong sense of confidence. He enjoys showing what makes him special and feels proud of who he is and what he can do.
But sometimes, Petey becomes so focused on showing his own talents that he forgets to notice the friends around him.
When Petey begins to feel lonely and confused, he starts to wonder if being proud should feel different. With gentle guidance from a caring friend, Petey learns that pride is not about standing above others — it is about celebrating yourself while also lifting others up.
As Petey learns to notice and cheer for his friends, he discovers that confidence grows stronger when kindness and connection grow alongside it.
This meaningful story helps children learn:
• How healthy pride and confidence work together with kindness
• The importance of celebrating others
• Social awareness and friendship skills
• Emotional balance and self-confidence
• Positive ways to share accomplishments
• Social-emotional learning through relatable storytelling
Petey the Proud Peacock is part of Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids, a heart-centered series designed to introduce children to emotions, character strengths, and social-emotional skills through lovable animal characters and developmentally appropriate storytelling.
Each book in the series encourages meaningful conversations between children, parents, caregivers, and educators while supporting emotional growth for children ages 2–6.
Perfect for:
Bedtime reading
Preschool and early elementary social-emotional learning lessons
Speech and emotional development support
Classroom read-alouds
Gifts for toddlers and young children
Parents and educators teaching confidence, kindness, and friendship skills
Help your child discover that pride feels strongest when it is shared with kindness.
Petey is ready to show them how.