Bibliograph

The thing Lou couldn't do, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires

Type

Label

The thing Lou couldn't do, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The thing Lou couldn't do

Oclc number

951222548

Responsibility statement

written and illustrated by Ashley Spires

Summary

This delightful picture book from Ashley Spires, bestselling author of The Most Magnificent Thing, perfectly depicts what children go through when confronted with something difficult. With humor and endearing artwork, Spires sensitively portrays Lou procrastinating, making excuses, imagining alternatives and denying she cares. Ultimately, Lou faces her fear, and although she fails, the effort empowers her, encouraging a growth mindset. All the while, Lou's friends model compassionate friendship by offering to teach her how to climb and then moving the game. This book makes a perfect choice for a character education discussion about courage or resilience, or a life-skills lesson on facing challenges. The story also promotes the joy of imaginative play in the outdoors.--Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Thing Lou could not do

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