"Try: Building Confidence for Children" is a fun, uplifting, feel-good read by author Joseph S. DiMare that is enhanced for young readers ages 5-6 with captivating illustrations by John Wilson that presents them with a positive message about trying new things. From tying a tie to climbing the highest mountain, kids are encouraged to try their best, no matter how big or small their dreams may be. Playful suggestions teach children to believe in themselves and help encourage curiosity without fear of failure. At the end of "Try" are special pages for children to brainstorm and draw things they'd like to try, as well as what they're proud of having already done. It also includes simple, step-by-step directions for some activities named in the book, such as baking a pie and catching fireflies. "Try" builds children's confidence, feeds their curiosity, and expands what they imagine they can do, making it unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library collections. -- Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch
Perfect for children between the ages of three and six. I think this would be an especially useful book for children starting school or some other new adventurelets them know they can do anything if they just try. It reminds me ofThe Wonderful Things You Will BeorWhat Would You Do With A Chance?in that it shows children that the possibilities are endless. -- Youth Services Book Review
As a child, I always loved the phrase, if at first you dont succeed, try, try againand that is exactly what this picture book says to me. There are so many suggestions of things you can try in this book, that children are bound to resonate with some of them, and the wonderful pages in the latter half of this book, where they can brainstorm things theyd like to try, is a lovely touch. -- Picture Book Perfect
