You Can Do It!

By Sesame Workshop

Part of the Sesame Street Scribbles series

Elmo learns perseverance as he and friends tackle challenges with practice and support.

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40 pages· 579 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Elmo struggles to write his name, but with his mom's encouragement, he learns the power of 'yet.' As Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and friends face their own challenges, they discover that practice and support can turn 'can't' into 'can.' This heartwarming tale of perseverance and friendship inspires young readers to embrace a growth mindset. Will Elmo and his friends master their tasks? Join them on Sesame Street to find out!

From the publisher

Featuring beloved Sesame Street characters, this empowering back to school picture book shows kids that even if they can’t do something YET, they can do it with practice and perseverance!When Elmo tries to write his name but keeps messing up the letters, his mom reminds him that it’s okay! He might not know how to write his name yet, but with more practice, he can do it. This inspiring message continues throughout Sesame Street in a pay-it-forward way as Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and more friends support one another through activities like counting, tying shoes, matching shapes, and more. Featuring fun art and charming rhymes, this sweet story makes a wonderful read aloud that will delight kids, parents, and educators!You Can Do It! is the perfect gift if you’re searching for perseverance, friendship, and encouragement books for kids ages 3-7 or an extra special Elmo book. Surprise your child with another beloved Sesame Street book at birthdays, holidays, graduations, and more!Growth mindset moves in and self-doubt moves out in this new and inspiring story from Sesame Street!

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