I Can Do It!: A First Look at Not Giving Up - Softcover

Thomas, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764145150 ISBN 13: 9780764145155

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2010

Synopsis

This thought-provoking book opens with a question to its young readers: "Have you ever tried to do something that was really hard?" Kids discover that learning to do new things--even when they are difficult--makes life more interesting. Whether learning a new sport, learning to play a musical instrument, or learning any new skill, kids shouldn't be afraid to make mistakes. The most important thing is for them to try their best. This new title in Barron's growing series of A First Look at . . . books is written especially for preschool and early-grades children. Books in this series feature sensitively written stories that encourage boys and girls to explore their feelings, face new challenges in their lives, and talk to trusted elders about how to deal with things that bother them. The books feature child-friendly color illustrations on every page. An advice to parents section appears at the end of each book.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

(back cover)
A FIRST LOOK AT NOT GIVING UP

This book opens with a question to its young readers: "Have you ever tried to do something that was really hard?" Kids discover that learning to do new things--even very difficult things--makes life more interesting. Whether learning a new sport, learning to play a musical instrument, or learning any new skill, kids shouldn't be afraid to make mistakes. The most important thing is to try their best. Helpful notes for adults provide sound ideas for sharing the book with children.

Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, Barron's A First Look at . . . books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.

About the Author:

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, trainee Naturopath, journalist and mother. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of women's health and child development and writes for publications such as The Guardian Company Magazine and Practical Parenting as well as contributing editor to Natural Parent Magazine. Her book 'MY Bees: My Family's Changing' was the winner of The English 4-11 Awards.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0764145150
• ISBN 13: 9780764145155
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 29
• Illustrator: Harker Lesley