Monday, November 13, 2017

The Only Way I Can by Bonnie Grubman -- ADVISABLE

Grubman, Bonnie The Only Way I Can, illustrated by Carolien Westermann. PICTURE BOOK. Clavis Publishing, 2017. $16.95.

Rabbit wants so badly to be able to fly. He even finds a bird to coach him. But no matter how hard he tries, it simply doesn't work. Is it possible that a bunny is meant to have talents other than flying?

This beautifully-illustrated book shows the wonders of finding out what you were born to do, and then doing it well. In its own special way it would work for a lesson on Growth Mindset, specifically on deciding when it might be time to try for a more realistic goal. I especially love the positive ending with its bits of gratitude and humor.

Pre-K, EL (K-3) -- ADVISABLE. Reviewed by Sydney G., K-6 Library Media Specialist

2 comments:

Cassandra Gelvin said...

It sounds almost like the same message as "The Little Rabbit Who Wanted Red Wings," (a book I hated and did a video review of on YouTube) but treated in a better way. I'll have to take a look.

Sydney G. said...

I haven't read that one! I'll have to check it out -- and your video, too!