Surely Surely Marisol Rainey: Maybe Marisol, Book 2
By Amanda Nojadera,
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Sweet illustrated story highlights perseverance, friendship.
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What's the Story?
In SURELY SURELY MARISOL RAINEY, Marisol is worried about her upcoming kickball game in gym class and wishes her dad were around to teach her how to play. It doesn't help that her classmates tease her because she isn't a great athlete. Marisol and her best friend, Jada, decide to ask Oz, Marisol's annoying older brother, for help because he loves sports. Will Oz's tips be enough for Marisol to make it through kickball without embarrassing herself?
Is It Any Good?
Erin Entrada Kelly's sweet and endearing illustrated tale about friendship, perseverance, and overcoming self-doubt is a must-read for kids. Readers will love how Surely Surely Marisol Rainey's clever illustrations perfectly capture Marisol's anxiety and overthinking, like her "Brain Train" of worrisome thoughts and possible kickball disasters. Although she's afraid of embarrassing herself, Marisol's supportive friends and family help her see that she can succeed. As the story progresses, kids will find plenty of positive messages about being themselves, never giving up, and focusing on the present instead of worrying about the future.
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Families can talk about Marisol and Jada's friendship in Surely Surely Marisol Rainey. How do the girls support each other throughout the story?
Talk about the various kinds of diversity in the novel. Why are diverse representations important in kids' books?
How do the kids demonstrate courage and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?
Book Details
- Author: Erin Entrada Kelly
- Illustrator: Erin Entrada Kelly
- Genre: Contemporary Fiction
- Topics: Sports and Martial Arts , Friendship , Great Boy Role Models , Great Girl Role Models
- Character Strengths: Courage , Perseverance
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: Greenwillow Books
- Publication date: August 9, 2022
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 8 - 12
- Number of pages: 160
- Available on: Paperback, Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated: August 24, 2022
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