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I thought this book was very cute. I enjoyed the overall message and think this will positively impact the children who read it.

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This was an enjoyable and thoughtful book for school-kids about confidence and the power of trying. The illustration style worked really well for the story, and the plot was easy to follow and uplifting.

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This was a really cute and simple book about facing your fears. I love that the little girl gets so frustrated at others saying they can't and then realizes that she has been doing the same. By facing her fear she was able to help her friends do the same. I love the message and the illustration style was fantastic.

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I was granted complimentary access to an eARC of I Can Believe in Myself by Jack Canfield & Mariam Laundry through the publisher Health Communications Inc in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.

I Can Believe in Myself is the story of Molly and how she teachers herself (and then her classmates) to go from an "I can't" mentality to an "I can" mentality. This is such a great message for school-aged kids (and older) to learn! I recommend this one to everyone.

The artwork in this book is amazing! This doesn't feel like a children's book, it feels like a graphic novel. Absolutely beautiful!

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We can learn a lot from this short lovely little story. Anyone. Adult or child.
I am 32 and I want to read to the kids.

Because all we say or are coxed into believe is that we cannot do things even without trying.

Such a sweet concept but, yes, this reminder is necessary that we have to try at least once before saying we cannot do anything like speaking in public, carrying out necessary daily activities, performing art or just sports anything in day to day growing up.

Just try! Eeeeee never know if we don’t - What matters is we try.

The illustrations is so well done I really enjoyed the diversity here.

Thank you, authors and the publisher and NetGalley for the advance reading copy in return for an honest review.

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Has there ever been a moment in your life when your first reaction to a situation is "I can't"? Well, join the club. Molly, our little protagonist, has the same issue. She doesn't believe that she can speak in front of a class, so she keeps making excuses to her teacher. Soon, she realises that she isn't the only one with doubts. And that's when a brilliant idea strikes her.

When you see Jack Canfield as the author for a children's book, you know that the story is bound to be uplifting. And it is. It presents a beautiful way in which we can cast off our fears and attempt anything with genuine belief in ourselves.

The book ends with a wonderful and practical activity list for parents and teachers to get rid of the "I can't" attitude in themselves and the children in their lives.

I received an advance review copy of the book from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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We will learn a lot from this short graphic storybook. Anyone. Adult or child.

Because all we say or are made to believe is that we cannot do things even without trying.

Such a simple concept but, well yes, this reminder is necessary that we have to try at least once before saying we cannot do anything like speaking in public, carrying out necessary daily activities, performing art or just sports!

What matters is we try.

The illustrations is so well done.

After a long time, I read a Jack Canfield story! Loved it.

Thank you, authors and the publisher for the advance reading copy.

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The illustration made this "chicken-soup"kind a book much better.
The story is all good. It teaches students to have self-confidence.

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Although it's written for kids, it's useful for adults too. A story about how to overcome obstacles just by using the right word. Beautifully illustrated and filled with exercises for classrooms but you can also do it at home. High praise!

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