‘Have you ever felt like giving up because something
was too hard?
Everyone feels like this sometimes, even grown-ups.’
Written by
award winning author Jess Sanders, You Can Do Hard Things shows children
that things won’t be hard forever. The book highlights the fact that failing is
an important and indeed, a natural part of life – even when we really
want to succeed.
With a gentle and authoritative voice, readers learn that by trying and failing, then trying again, we grow and build the muscles inside us that allow us to succeed over time.
The book
has delightful, brightly coloured illustrations including gorgeous soft pastel
highlights which generate a lovely warmth around its diverse cast of children.
And if you
love a tactile cover, this one doesn’t disappoint! With a patterned spine,
shiny lettering and a little yellow blob to run your fingers over, it’s all
systems go.
This book
will be an invaluable addition to classroom and home libraries, and with its
universal message, offers an absolute gift for empowering children and adults alike.
Title: You Can Do Hard Things
Author: Jess Sanders
Illustrator: Martina Stuhlberger
Publisher: Affirm Press, $19.99
Publication Date: 27 February 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781922930316
For Ages: 3 - 8
Type: Picture Book