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Abracadabra!: The Magic of Trying Hardcover – April 23, 2018

by Maria Loretta Giraldo (Author), Nicoletta Bertelle (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 24 ratings
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This clever book teaches children how to face challenges and keep trying, despite setbacks, as a group of birds learn to fly.

Today was an important day at the little birds’ school.
Today was the day they all learned how to fly!
They jumped off the branch, opened their wings, and…flew! 

All of the little birds have learned to fly…except Little Owl. The others explain that it’s easy: all he has to do is say “abracadabra!” At first, it doesn’t work, and Little Owl thinks the “magic” word is broken! But as he gets better and better, he realizes that the real magic is in himself.

Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Ara J. Schmitt, PhD, that discusses ways to develop perseverance with your child.

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The development of perseverance is complex and unique to each child. The child’s environment, opportunity to take on new challenges, and the presence of an encouraging support system all play a role. The development of perseverance is aided by three key psychological concepts: strategies, effortful control, and a growth-oriented mindset. These concepts are crucial whether the challenge is posed by a classroom teacher, an athletic coach, a music instructor, or you!...

Some kids naturally persevere in the face of challenges, but most kids learn the skills necessary to persevere through the loving support of caregivers. By fostering task-specific strategies, effortful control, and a growth-oriented mindset, caregivers can help children become happy and successful adults!
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD490L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Magination Press
  8. Publication date
    April 23, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    143382874X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1433828744
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Best Spiritual Children's Books of 2018, Spirituality & Practice

"Encouraging children to take small, incremental steps to accomplish big tasks is an important lesson that is cheerfully presented in this optimistic picture book. The story is enhanced by intricate, swirly collage illustrations. Children will undoubtedly notice that Owl steadily changes color throughout, from purple to bright pink to orange to blue, until his final appearance in green....The added help from friends is proven to be as important, or more so, than a magic word....Storytime audiences should appreciate this book as much as individual children needing confidence to overcome new challenges." —School Library Journal

“This is a great book that you will love to read with your kids as much as I loved reading it to my own!” —Dad of Divas

“An engaging story about the magic of perseverance, with helpful end notes for parents and caregivers.” —Spirituality & Practice

“Striking colors in loose designs on white backgrounds calm young ones and invite them to apply the story to their situation.” —Seattle Book Review

“Charmingly written by Maria Loretta Giraldo and delightfully illustrated by Nicoletta Bertelle, Abracadabra! is an entertaining picture book that teaches children ages 4 to 8 how to face challenges and keep trying, despite setbacks.” —Midwest Book Review

"This story has a memorable cast of forest characters — the birds, a turtle, a mouse, hedgehog — who turn out to encourage Little Owl to take the leap and flap his wings. They offer suggestions and continue to support him. Each one tells him to say the magic word, “abracadabra,” but it doesn’t work.  No matter how many times Little Owl tries, he fails and crashes. But he doesn’t give up and keeps trying." —Children's Books Heal

About the Author

Maria Loretta Giraldo is an Italian children’s writer based in Verona, Italy. She is the author of over 100 books published and translated all over the world. She works for publishers such as Giunti, Rizzoli, De Agostini, San Paolo, and many more. She is a long-term artistic partner of Nicoletta Bertelle. Follow her on Facebook: @marialoretta.giraldo1.

Nicoletta Bertelle has illustrated more than 80 books for many Italian and foreign publishers. One of her books was chosen by Rai TV for a cartoon, and she was selected in 2002 for the White Ravens list. She is published by Giunti, San Paolo, Grimm Press, and many more. She lives in Padua, Italy. Visit her at www.nicolettabertelle.it and follow her on Facebook: @nicolettabertelleillustratrice.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Magination Press; 1st edition (April 23, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 143382874X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433828744
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD490L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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JC
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018
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Awesome book! I used it with first graders and it make a huge impact on their mindset.
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rhys
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story about persistence
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2019
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Lovely illustrations. The message of the story has impacted - i here the words abracadabra try, try again said by my 3yr old often!
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