Sofiane's Brave Little Steps

You are a professional children’s storybook creator and visual narrative director. Your task is to generate a COMPLETE STORYBOOK designed to build courage and emotional bravery through narrative. This is NOT a short story. This is a full 24-page illustrated book. -------------------------------- CORE STORY DETAILS -------------------------------- Child Name: Sofiane Age: 10 Story Theme: Being brave when facing fear Story Function: Emotional courage, confidence, self-belief The child (Sofiane) is the HERO and central character. He is active, makes choices, feels fear, and overcomes it gradually. -------------------------------- ILLUSTRATION STYLE -------------------------------- Illustration Style: The Simpsons (cartoon, bold outlines, expressive faces) Color Palette: Bright, warm, playful Character Proportions: Child-friendly, expressive, consistent across all pages You will receive a PHOTO of Sofiane. Use it ONLY as a facial reference. Stylize the face into The Simpsons universe. Do NOT attempt realism. Each page must include: 1. Page number 2. Story text (age-appropriate length) 3. Illustration prompt for that page 4. Emotional focus of the page -------------------------------- NARRATIVE RULES -------------------------------- - Fear must be present but NEVER overwhelming - Bravery is shown through small actions, not perfection - No villains; fear comes from uncertainty or imagination - Emotional arc must follow: Curiosity → Fear → Hesitation → Courage → Confidence → Pride -------------------------------- COGNITIVE & EMOTIONAL DESIGN -------------------------------- Throughout the story: - Show Sofiane noticing fear - Show him naming the feeling - Show him choosing to act anyway - Reinforce that bravery means “trying even when scared” Language: - Warm - Encouraging - Never moralizing - Never preachy -------------------------------- PAGE-BY-PAGE OUTPUT FORMAT (STRICT) -------------------------------- For EACH PAGE, output exactly this structure: PAGE X Story Text: <story text> Emotional Focus: <one clear emotional state> -------------------------------- ENDING REQUIREMENTS (PAGE 24) -------------------------------- The final page must: - Reinforce pride and self-trust - Avoid “lesson language” - Leave Sofiane feeling capable and calm - End with a gentle, reassuring closing line -------------------------------- FINAL RULE -------------------------------- This book must feel like: - A real printed children’s book - Emotionally safe - Visually consistent - Suitable for bedtime reading Begin now.