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

Thomas, Pat Pat Thomas,

ISBN 10: 0764145150 / ISBN 13: 9780764145155

Published by B E S Pub Co, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Can Do It!: A First Look at Not Giving Up
• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764145150
• ISBN 13: 9780764145155
• Binding: paperback
• Illustrator: Harker, Lesley
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Introduces young readers to the importance of learning to do new things, even when they are very difficult, and advises them to not be afraid of failure or making mistakes.

Reviews

K-Gr 2–Thomas explores aspects of the payoffs of perseverance and conquering fears. Using everyday examples, such as approaching a giraffe at the zoo, watching firefighters at work, falling off a skateboard (in both books), or attempting gymnastics, the author's encouraging tone embraces adversity and nudges youngsters toward personal strength. Each title also includes a couple of “What About You?” sidebars, personalizing the topics with questions for dialogue. Harker's vivid and jovial pages depict characters of diverse ethnicities whose troubled expressions change into pride in accomplishment. The afterword gives tips to adults on ways to use the book and provides a short list of additional resources as well as topic-appropriate picture books for children. The titles' positive attitude and attractive illustrations should provide a starting point of discussion for children needing encouragement and support.–Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.