Dan Cohen

The Adventures of Flapjack Dan Cohen

The Adventures of Flapjack: The Collar of Courage (A Book for Children Dealing with Bullying and Self-Esteem) - A Readers' Favorite Award Recipient

The Collar of Courage appeals to children who:

Have had or are experiencing a bully in their lives; Wonder about the concepts of bravery and inner-strength; orNeed a little inspiration to find the courage they need to face challenges.


Flapjack and his friends are challenged by an imposing, mean and rude dog named Pit Bully. He lacks the bravery needed to face this big brute, and his instinct is to avoid the challenge. With a little help, he finds his courage in a most unlikely place - a pet supply store! Apparently, courage is something you can simply buy, but as Flappy would say, "I don't know why." This invites children to engage with Flapjack in reasoning through and resolving confounding challenges. Throughout his adventures, Flapjack remains positive, inquisitive and... well...adventurous!

The Collar of Courage is is the second book in The Adventures of Flapjack series and is a Readers' Favorite Award Recipient.

The series consists of narrative poems about an intrepid Australian Shepherd who faces challenges like those typically encountered by children. They can stand alone, or better yet, can be read sequentially.

The first in the series, The Adventures of Flapjack: Finding Where I Belong (A Book for Children Adapting to Change), involves issues of separation, adaptation, and the value of enduring friendship.

The third book in the series The Adventures of Flapjack: Saying Goodbye (A Book for Children Dealing with Loss) - A Readers' Favorite Award Finalist addresses issues of death, loss, grief and acceptance. This sad yet uplifting book is a wonderful way for family members, teachers, therapists and counsellors to help children deal with grief and loss. And, it is said to have benefitted adults too!

Enjoy following Flapjack's adventures! Be sure to purchase your copy today!