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I Believe I Can

By Barbara Saunders, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 4+

Poetic picture book encourages self-esteem and optimism.

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Children of all types can see themselves in this encouraging book. Grace Byers' I Am Enough is a rhyming poem that's entertaining and easily understood by a young child. Readers are encouraged to recognize that they are powerful, take risks to try things they may enjoy, and understand that defeat is often temporary. The illustrations by Keturah A. Bobo are notable for the expressive faces and body language, soothing pastel colors, and soft lines.

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