I Believe I Can

by Grace Byers Narrated by Grace Byers

Overview

From the New York Times bestselling creator of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child's limitless potential.

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I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves, from actress and activist Grace Byers.

My presence matters in this world. I know I can do anything, if only I believe I can.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

An inspirational 'can do' paean to youth empowerment, encouraging readers to believe in themselves and dream big regardless of their skin color, racial background, or abilities.”  — School Library Journal

Kirkus Reviews

2019-10-09
Diversity is the face of this picture book designed to inspire confidence in children.

Fans of Byers and Bobo's I Am Enough (2018) will enjoy this book that comes with a universal message of self-acceptance. A line of children practices ballet at the barre; refreshingly, two of the four are visibly (and adorably) pudgy. Another group tends a couple of raised beds; one of them wears hijab. Two more children coax a trepidatious friend down a steep slide. Further images, of children pretending to be pirates, dragons, mimes, playing superhero and soccer, and cooking, are equally endearing, but unfortunately they don't add enough heft to set the book apart from other empowerment books for children. Though the illustrations shine, the text remains pedagogic and bland. Clichés abound: "When I believe in myself, there's simply nothing I can't do"; "Sometimes I am right, and sometimes I am wrong. / But even when I make mistakes, I learn from them to make me strong." The inclusion of children with varying abilities, religions, genders, body types, and racial presentations creates an inviting tone that makes the book palatable. It's hard to argue with the titular sentiment, but this is not the only book of its ilk on the shelf.

Banal affirmation buoyed by charming illustrations. (Picture book. 3-5)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173806697
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	03/03/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

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