Step by Step

(Hardback)

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Perfect for first day of school sharing or graduation at years end, this tender and comforting book is about tackling lifes firsts, one step at a time.

On the morning a little boy is going to start school, his father reassures him: when things seem overwhelming, take it step by step! Whether it is making new friends, learning to write and count, or cleaning up a big mess at the end of the day, he can get through it all and have fun along the way.

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A day in the life of a child ready to take on the worldone step at a time.

A child and their dad (both have beige skin and straight, black hair) begin the day with reminders of what the child has already accomplished in life: walking, talking, growing, and learning. Theres more to do, but the child neednt fear. Each new challenge is to be tackled step by step, one by one. This becomes the refrain for the bouncy rhyming text that carries the characters through their daygetting dressed, piece by piece; crossing the street, stride by stride; making friends, smile by smile; building a miles-high tower, block by block. This cheery mantra reassures the child and allows them to approach new experiences and tasks with confidencehelpful for child readers who, at times, might be anxious. Stanzas tumble along at a spirited pace and brim with positivity, paired with bright, pastel-colored, line-and-color illustrations that infuse the storytelling experience with humorous, eye-catching details. The childs classmates represent a diverse cast of characters in terms of perceived gender and skin color, and one child uses a wheelchair. For children uncertain about starting school or having new social experiences following the pandemic, this storys ebullience is bound to bring a smile and a phrase to repeat: Step by step, one by one. (This book was reviewed digitally.)

An upbeat read-aloud that encourages young readers in their quests to discover the world. -- Kirkus Reviews * July 1, 2021 *

Author Bio

Alice B. McGintyoften stops to look, listen, and wonder, which has led her to write over fifty fiction and nonfiction childrens books that capture the truths and mysteries of life and nature. Her books includePancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World,The Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney,The Sea Knows, and the award-winning picture book biography,Gandhi: A March to the Sea. Alice lives in Champaign, Illinois, and spends her time seeking wonders, always looking for inspiration for her next books.

Diane Goodehas written seven and illustrated oversixtybeloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including theNew York TimesbestsellersFounding MothersandLadies of Libertyby Cokie Roberts.She illustrated several books by Cynthia Rylant includingWhen I Was Young in the Mountains, a Caldecott Honor Book.She is also the illustrator ofPresident PennybakerandMy Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life, both by Kate Feiffer. She lives in Watchung, New Jersey, with her husband, David,and their dog, Briggs.You can read about her atDianeGoode.com.