Sometimes We Fall

Illustrated by Kate Gardiner

A child faces fears to reach a tempting plum, discovering courage and sweet rewards.

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40 pages· AD570L

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Bookroo's summary

A child gazes at a tempting plum high in a tree, but fear of falling holds them back. With Mama's encouraging words, they must decide if the risk is worth the reward. Will they brave the climb despite the wind and rain? This tender tale explores the courage to face fears and the sweet triumph of perseverance.

From the publisher

An uplifting story that offers a reassuring message about finding the courage to take a small risk–and the sweet reward that may follow. Sometimes you want to eat a juicy red plum at the top of a tree, but it seems so hard. What if you start the climb and a strong wind blows and the tree shakes? What if it rains and you slip and FALL? But those sweet-smelling, juicy, ripe purple plums up there look so tasty, and best of all, Mama is waiting for you with words of encouragement. . . . This tender picture book by New York Times bestselling author Randall de Sève, with illustrations by Kate Gardiner, is an empowering reminder that to fall and get back up again is the bravest, and sometimes most delicious, step of all.

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