About This Book
For a child feeling frustrated or scared about learning a new physical skill, this book offers gentle and powerful encouragement. Elena, a little red bird, is excited about her new scooter but quickly discovers that riding is wobbly and hard. After a few tumbles and a moment of doubt, she tries again and experiences the pure joy of success. With spare text and expressive, bold illustrations, this story masterfully captures the emotional rollercoaster of trying, failing, and finally succeeding. It's an ideal book for normalizing the bumps along the way and celebrating the power of perseverance.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the common childhood fears of failure and getting hurt. The approach is direct, simple, and completely secular. The resolution is entirely hopeful and reinforces the idea that practice leads to success. The falls are depicted without injury or significant distress.
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