Book Review
Short Summary
‘I Always Try’ by Jayneen Sanders explores the growth mindset that involves how a person feels about themselves and their abilities, which can positively and negatively impact all areas of life. This book teaches children about perseverance when tasks are challenging or seem unattainable. For kids aged 2-6 years.
What This Book Is About
This book for young readers explores:
- Your body is always learning
- It takes time to learn new skills
- Just because you can’t do something the first time you try, does not mean you will never be able to do it
- Positive self-reinforcement
- Self-determination
Reflection and Comments
This book is designed to ease children into discussions about difficult topics. It employs bright colours and illustrations to demonstrate how cultivating a growth mindset leads to resilience and persistence. Some pages include prompting questions that you can use to interact with your child and assess their understanding of the topic. Further questions are provided at the back page of the book to help you decide what to ask and to encourage further engagement.
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