By Alexandra Strick (author) , Steve Antony (illustrator)
"A truly inclusive and joyous compendium of positive affirmations for all children, everywhere"
Paperback In Stock £8.99 £8.09
Hardback In Stock £12.99 £11.69
View All Editions (2)
This book results from a unique, direct collaboration with children and young people aged from 8-18, where Alex Strick, co-founder of Inclusive Minds, asked them what they would say to their younger selves to inspire, reassure and enthuse them about the future.
Their responses have been worked into a truly remarkable text, which follows 14 characters from babies to toddler through to young adults. Each character is brought vividly to individual life by the beautiful, richly detailed illustrations of Steve Anthony and reflects a truly diverse range of different interests, identities and friendships. Each vignette tells a continuing story as they grow and change, and a clever and subtle use of colour enables even very young readers to track their development.
The language is beautifully paced and the scenes depicted are absolutely redolent of authentic life experiences. Inspirational, aspirational, reassuring and hopeful, this important book deserves a place in every classroom and will truly allow every child to feel seen, heard and respected.
YOU CAN...be brave, challenge yourself, overcome your fears, be kind, be brilliant...be YOU!
Read the full description
Come on an amazing journey with 14 children as they grow from birth to 18 years old, learning new skills, exploring new worlds, standing up for their own and others' rights - and following their dreams. Created with real children, who sent messages of empathy, reassurance and hope, You Can! will inspire young people of all ages to be empowered and believe in themselves.
This is a ground-breaking book from author and co-founder of Inclusive Minds , Alexandra Strick, with an astonishing, visual narrative by international picture book star, Steve Antony.
A joyous ode to inclusion, realised in the most delightful, uplifting way. -- Cerrie Burnell
A masterclass in empowering young readers to believe in themselves. -- Fiona Noble - The Bookseller
Alexandra Strick has a lifelong passion for ensuring children and young people have their views, experiences and voices really listened to. She is co-author of Max the Champion (with Sean Stockdale, illustrated by Ros Asquith) and has consulted on many other inclusive and accessible books. She is a founder of Outside In World, which promotes books from around the world (particularly children's books in translation) and consultant to BookTrust, managing their Bookmark website. As co-founder of Inclusive Minds , she is particularly proud to have set up a network of Inclusion Ambassadors. Alexandra lives in Surrey.
100 Best Books to Support Children's Mental Health
Run the World: Best Children's Books for Kids Who Love Girlguiding
40 Children's Books to Help Build Resilience, Develop Confidence and find the Courage to Bounce Back
Best Children's Books of 2021
the best books for 5-7 year olds · the best books about starting school
The Grand Hotel of Feelings
Dino Knights: Invasion
Dino Knights Panterra in Peril
YOU CAN...be brave, challenge yourself, overcome your fears, be kind, be brilliant...be YOU! Come on an amazing journey with 14 children as they grow from birth to 18 years old, learning new skills, exploring new worlds, standing up for their own and others' rights - and following their dreams.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed You Can! and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
You Can! features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Politics, Law, Philosophy & Ethics, Work / Industry, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Featured Books for 7+ readers
Paperback, Hardback. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
You Can! was written by Alexandra Strick and published by Otter-Barry Books an imprint of Otter-Barry Books Limited
You Can! has 40 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
©PTC International Ltd T/A LoveReading is registered in England. Company number: 10193437. VAT number: 270 4538 09. Registered address: 157 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3HP. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
The National Year of Reading starts here. Join thousands of families and schools supporting reading for pleasure across the UK.