Saturday, June 23, 2012

I Will Try


Janovitz, Marilyn       I Will Try         
Holiday House     2012  unp   $13.51     
978-0-8234-2399-6      elem   G     I Like to Read series   Realistic Fiction

Geared toward beginning readers, this short fiction title introduces readers to a young girl who is learning how to do gymnastics.  The reader sees the girl preparing to go to gymnastics class, by eating something, brushing her teeth, and packing her bag.  Then, when she arrives, she sees Jan performing all the moves perfectly.  To imitate Jan, the main character tries a move but falls down.  When she is about ready to give up, Jan encourages her to try again, and she does until she nails it perfectly.  This beginning-level reader will encourage kids to keep trying their best at whatever they set out to do.

The book includes color pen-and-ink illustrations, an easy-to-read text, and a list of other I Like to Read books.
           
G          Charleen Forba-Mayer         Determination (Personality trait), Gymnastics

 

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