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I Can Build Confidence

By Elisabeth Zöller
Series: The Safe Child, Happy Parent Series
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In I Can Build Confidence by Elisabeth Zöller, the story follows a young protagonist navigating the challenges of self-esteem and learning to believe in themselves. Through relatable experiences and gentle guidance, the book offers children practical techniques to boost their confidence, encouraging them to embrace their unique qualities and face new situations with courage. It's an empowering read for young readers beginning their own self-discovery journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to help children develop self-assurance and personal growth skills. The engaging narrative and illustrations provide relatable scenarios that encourage young readers to build confidence in their abilities, fostering a positive mindset and resilience. Perfect for parents or educators aiming to support children in discovering their strengths and boosting their self-esteem.

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​An important story for young readers about standing up to bullies and developing courage and self-confidence.

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An important story for young readers about standing up to bullies and developing courage and self-confidence.

I Can Build Confidence by Elisabeth Zöller follows Kim, a kindergarten student who loves going to school. Excited to show off her new backpack to friends, she embarks on her day with enthusiasm.

On her way, Kim encounters Grit and Fritz on the playground. They approach her, calling her names and threatening to harm her if she does not hand over her backpack. Scared and unable to find her voice to call for help, Kim withdraws as the bigger kids taunt her. Fortuitously, an older child scares them away, allowing Kim to continue to class, albeit shaken and unwilling to divulge to Ms. Blume the reason for her distress.

During class, Ms. Blume sings a song about the importance of being strong and encourages her students to create treasure boxes meant to hold their talents and strengths. As Kim works on her box, frequently disrupted by Fritz and Grit, she realises that her treasure box should contain everything she needs to become big and strong—confidence, courage, and her voice.

When Fritz and Grit later return to trample her box, Kim faces a crucial choice: should she retreat to the cosy corner to hide, or should she stand her ground, take a deep breath, and firmly demand that her bullies leave her alone? Which path will she choose?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510746510

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Sky Pony Press

Illustration: 32 full-page illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dagmar Geisler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 458g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elisabeth Zöller Series: The Safe Child, Happy Parent Series

About the Author

Elisabeth Zller was born in Brilon in 1945 and studied German, French, art history, and pedagogy in Mnster, Munich, and Lausanne. She worked for seventeen years at various high schools and began to write children's books a few years ago. She is the author of four books.

Dagmar Geisler is a German author and illustrator. She studied graphic design at the University of Applied Sciences in Wiesbaden and worked for several publishing houses and broadcasting companies. Today, Dagmar focuses mainly on children's books, both as an illustrator and an author. She illustrated My Body Belongs to Me from My Head to My Toes which received the Silver Feather (Silberne Feder) Children's Book Prize from the German Medical Women's Association, and is the illustrator of My Feelings and Me. She lives with her family in Munich, Germany.

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