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The Thing Lou Couldn't Do Hardcover – Picture Book, 2 May 2017
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Ashley Spires
(Author, Illustrator)
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"Lou and her friends are BRAVE adventurers. They run FASTER than airplanes. They build MIGHTY fortresses. They rescue WILD animals." But one day, when they're looking for a ship to play pirates in, Lou's friend has an idea: "Up there! The tree can be our ship!" "Ummm ..." says Lou. This is something new. Lou has never climbed a tree before, and she's sure she can't do it. So she tries to convince her friends to play a not-up-a-tree game. When that doesn't work, she comes up with reasons for not joining them --- her arm is sore, her cat needs a walk, you shouldn't climb so soon after eating. Finally, she tells herself she doesn't want to climb the tree. But is that true, or is this brave adventurer just too afraid to try?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.
- Reading age3 - 7 years
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelpreschool - 2
- Lexile measureAD500L
- Publication date2 May 2017
- ISBN-101771387270
- ISBN-13978-1771387279
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... humorous and light-hearted ...--School Library Connection
... offers a valuable lesson ...--Kirkus Reviews
... Lou's dilemmas, feelings, and experiences should ring true for many kiddos taking on new challenges.--Booklist Online
Spires's bright, expressive illustrations and playful text put the reader right into Lou's cute little black running shoes ...--Quill & Quire
This book has so much to offer.--Canadian Children's Book News
... offers a valuable lesson ...--Kirkus Reviews
... Lou's dilemmas, feelings, and experiences should ring true for many kiddos taking on new challenges.--Booklist Online
Spires's bright, expressive illustrations and playful text put the reader right into Lou's cute little black running shoes ...--Quill & Quire
This book has so much to offer.--Canadian Children's Book News
About the Author
Ashley Spires grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the supposed stomping grounds of Bigfoot. She is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children, including Small Saul and the Adventures of Binky the Space Cat. She was the recipient of the 2011 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2011 Hackmatack Award for Binky the Space Cat and was shortlisted for a Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award and an Eisner Award for Binky Under Pressure. Ashley currently lives in British Columbia.
Ashley Spires grew up in the Pacific Northwest, the supposed stomping grounds of Bigfoot. She is the author and illustrator of a number of books for children, including Small Saul and the Adventures of Binky the Space Cat. She was the recipient of the 2011 Silver Birch Express Award and the 2011 Hackmatack Award for Binky the Space Cat and was shortlisted for a Joe Shuster Comics for Kids Award and an Eisner Award for Binky Under Pressure. Ashley currently lives in British Columbia.
Product details
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1771387270
- ISBN-13 : 978-1771387279
- Reading age : 3 - 7 years
- Best Sellers Rank: 128,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 1,304 in Children's Books on Self-Esteem & Self-Respect
- 5,301 in Activity Books for Children
- 16,120 in Literature & Fiction for Children
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Midge
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This book is so wonderful -- my kids love it and really relate to ...
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on 5 September 2017Verified Purchase
This book is so wonderful -- my kids love it and really relate to Lou. The illustrations are outstanding and convey so much emotion. Get this book, especially if your kids are struggling with trying new things or fear of failure.
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Reviewed in Spain 🇪🇸 on 9 February 2020Verified Purchase
Para la clase de inglés. Bueno, recomendable. Buena temática, buen tamaño, bonitos dibujos.

vincenzo andreone
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ottimo per bambini che imparano l'inglese
Reviewed in Italy 🇮🇹 on 8 December 2018Verified Purchase
Molto buona la fattura tipografica. Bei disegni. Ottimo acquisto !!