Touch the Sky
by Stephanie V W Lucianovic (Author) Chris Park (Illustrator)
Vern longs to be one of the kids who swoop until their toes touch the sky. He heads to the swings and desperately tries to pump his legs, but he just can't get it. A chance encounter with precocious (and hilarious) Gretchen gives him just what he needs to know, and he finally learns to soar.
A story for every child on the cusp of learning something new who just needs an extra push to get there.
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School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3--Vern, with skin the color of egg yolks and rainbow-streaked long hair, really wants to be able to swing like the big kids, but he can't quite get the hang of pumping. He gets some advice from Gretchen, a skilled swinger with walnut-colored skin and curly hair, and finally, he can soar! This is an energetic book about growth mindset; at first a new skill is difficult, but with practice and persistence, anything can be accomplished. The brightly hued, energetic artwork is a perfect match for depicting both the frustration and persistence of Vern and the optimism of Gretchen. The text and the illustrations combine to allow readers to soar along with Vern. Educators will love the message of perseverance and tenacity as well as Vern's willingness to help others learn his brand new skill. VERDICT This lovely, dynamic picture book would be an excellent choice for libraries needing stories about the path of learning, step by step, the small joys along the way, and sharing in that joy with others.--Debbie Tanner
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Kirkus
"Lucianovic demonstrates a keen, child-friendly understanding of what it's like to master a new skill. . . The energetic, loosely drawn mixed-media illustrations zing with color. . . It's swing, hit, and no miss with this rip-roaring charmer."
School Library Journal
"This lovely, dynamic picture book would be an excellent choice for libraries needing stories about the path of learning, step by step, the small joys along the way, and sharing in that joy with others."
Hornbook
"Readers of all ages will relate to Vern's experience of mastering something new, all the stops and starts included. Lucianovic's vigorous text captures the joy of soaring high into the sky on a swing . . . Park's illustrations are magnetic, drawing viewers' eyes to each page."
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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