I Know I Can!

By Veronica N. Chapman, Daveia Odoi (illustrator), Paige Davis , Tapiwa Washington , Nina Katherine Elon Payne , Jashonai Kemper-Payne , Jonathan Scott Chapman (editor)

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Knowing you can do something makes you unstoppable! Children must grow up believing in themselves and in their potential for greatness. ”I Know I Can!” is a beautiful children’s book that strengthens the self-esteem of everyone who reads it!

”I Know I Can!” is the story of a courageous little…

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1 author picked I Know I Can! as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book celebrates diversity through the power of positive affirmations.

This is a reminder that our words have power, something I love to embrace and encourage. I see this book as a reminder to all that we can speak encouraging and motivating words in order to unveil the talents of our children.

I also appreciate the way it includes not only a joyful story but fantastic illustrations and the integration of different languages.

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