Join a child and their animal friends as they learn the importance of trying new things in this heartfelt story from the creators of How to Help a Friend.Wherever your adventures take you, lead with your heart and your smile! This uplifting picture book empowers children to explore a world of possibilities. Join a child and their animal friends as they tackle new experiences and discover that it’s OK to try things without knowing how they will turn out. And even though it can be a little scary, trying something new can also be rewarding when it means making memories, and even new friends. The important thing to remember is to always try your best and be yourself.
On sale: January 2, 2024
Age: 3-7 years
Grade: Preschool - 2
Page count: 32 Pages
ISBN: 9781536232547
Karl Newson is the author of
The Same But Different Too, illustrated by Kate Hindley;
I Really, Really Need to Pee!, illustrated by Duncan Beedie;
How to Help a Friend, illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi; and the award-winning I Am a Tiger series, among other books. He lives in London with his family.
Clara Anganuzzi is the illustrator of
How to Help a Friend by Karl Newson. She recalls drawing on every surface she could find as a child growing up in Seychelles and enjoys using a mixture of traditional techniques to create narrative images and characters with subtle, gentle humor. She lives in Bristol, England.
An encouraging message for kids as they embark on that adventure called life. . . . Painterly illustrations of sweetly smiling animals burst with life, making this a good book for group reading. . . Although aimed at younger readers, the book’s positive message would also make it a good gift for any reader in transition. A reminder that though life is unpredictable, good friends can help you do anything and go anywhere.
—Kirkus Reviews
With watercolorlike illustrations, this is a pitch to go exploring, to try new things, and to be kind to yourself along the way, no matter the outcomes. . . [a] guide to getting up the gumption to try new things and to push through the setbacks.
—School Library Journal
