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The Thing Lou Couldn't Do
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The Thing Lou Couldn't Do Hardback - 2017

by Ashley Spires; Ashley Spires (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.

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  • Title The Thing Lou Couldn't Do
  • Author Ashley Spires; Ashley Spires (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Kids Can Press
  • Publication date 2017-05-02
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9781771387279 / 1771387270
  • Weight 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.1 x 9.1 x 0.5 in (28.19 x 23.11 x 1.27 cm)
  • Age range 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 500
  • Themes
    • Topical: Self-Esteem
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Fear, Courage
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Citations

  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 04/01/2017, Page 0
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2018, Page 63
  • Kirkus Reviews, 03/01/2017, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 05/01/2017, Page 0

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.

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