What Do You Do With a Problem?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

What Do You Do With a Problem?

By Kobi Yamada, Mae Besom (Illustrator)

Part of the What Do You Do With series

A child faces a growing problem, discovering unexpected possibilities by confronting it.

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36 pages· 340 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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A child is shadowed by a persistent problem that grows the longer it's ignored. As fear and uncertainty mount, the child musters the courage to face it, revealing surprising possibilities. This tale invites readers to explore the hidden gifts within their challenges, encouraging a fresh perspective on life's obstacles. What will you discover when you confront your own problems?

From the publisher

What do you do with a problem? Especially one that follows you around and doesn’t seem to be going away? Do you worry about it? Ignore it? Do you run and hide from it? This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who has ever had a problem that they wished would go away. It’s a story to inspire you to look closely at that problem and to find out why it’s here. Because you might discover something amazing about your problem and yourself. What are problems for? They challenge us, shape us, push us, and help us to discover just how strong and brave and capable we really are. Even though we don’t always want them, problems have a way of bringing unexpected gifts. So, what will you do with your problem?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
36
Words
340
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about facing fearsBooks about problem solvingBooks about coping with failureBooks about social themesBooks about new experiences
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
186126
Publication
Published
July 1, 2016
Publisher
Compendium
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781943200009

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