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The award–winning creators of The New York Times best sellers What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem? return with a captivating story about a child who isn’t sure what to make of a chance encounter and then discovers that when you have courage, take chances, and say yes to new experiences, amazing things can happen.
In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he realizes that he doesn’t need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to find out what amazing things can happen when he takes a chance
The final addition to the award-winning What Do You Do With…? picture book series created by New York Times best-selling author Kobi Yamada and illustrator by Mae Besom, What Do You Do With a Chance? inspires kids of all ages and parents alike to find the courage to go for the opportunities that come their way. Because you never know when a chance, once taken, might be the one to change everything.
Praise for What Do You Do With a Chance?
“This is a simple tale with a big message: about embracing life, overcoming fears and insecurities, and flying free.”—Foreword Reviews “This is a book that will grow with readers: use it to inspire conversations of a philosophical nature as well as for practical problem-solving.”—Kirkus Reviews“A read-aloud worthy of repeated reading, Yamada and Besom once again urge young readers to live inspired lives, to face their fears, and to know that the full range of their feelings makes them human.”—The Children’s Bookshelf
“Children of all ages will be inspired to take chances as it ‘just might be the start of something incredible.”—School Library Journal “Yamada’s relatable story urges readers of all ages to take the chances that come their way—they could be the start of something incredible.”—BookPage
From the Publisher
OVERCOMING FEARS AND TAKING CHANCES CAN LEAD TO SOMETHING WONDERFUL
PRAISE FOR “WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE?”
“This is a simple tale with a big message: about embracing life, overcoming fears and insecurities, and flying free.”—Foreword Reviews“This is a book that will grow with readers: use it to inspire conversations of a philosophical nature as well as for practical problem-solving.”—Kirkus Reviews“A read-aloud worthy of repeated reading, Yamada and Besom once again urge young readers to live inspired lives, to face their fears, and to know that the full range of their feelings makes them human.”—The Children’s Bookshelf“Children of all ages will be inspired to take chances as it ‘just might be the start of something incredible.”—School Library Journal“Yamada’s relatable story urges readers of all ages to take the chances that come their way—they could be the start of something incredible.”—BookPageIndependent Publisher Book Award (2018)
A LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK
WHAT DO CHANCES BECOME?
New friendships, exciting opportunities, and daring discoveries. Chances are invitations to grand adventures, tickets to unforgettable experiences, and doors to whole new worlds.
OVERCOME FEARS AND ENCOURAGES BRAVERY
This is a story about a boy who discovers a chance one day. He’s unsure about it and lets the chance go. When another chance comes around, he takes it, but this time he falls and feels embarrassed. He’s too afraid to take another chance after that.
INCREDIBLE THINGS HAPPEN
But he realizes that he’s missing out by not taking chances, and something incredible happens when he finally lets go of his fear and takes a chance.
So, what will you do with your chance? Now that’s up to you.
DISCOVER THE “WHAT DO YOU DO WITH…” BOOK SERIES
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA?
“Once in a while, a picture book comes along and challenges every reader to recalibrate their expectations on what a picture book can deliver and accomplish. The books in this category contain creativity, mindfulness, complexity, masterful illustrations, and arresting inspiration. What Do You Do With An Idea? by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Mae Besom, is one such picture book.” —Kirkus Review
WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM?
“This relatable story will resonate with children who become frustrated or daunted when facing a problem, encouraging them to step back and view it with a new perspective.” —The Horn Book
WHAT YOU DO MATTERS: DELUXE COLLECTOR’S EDITION (3-BOOK BOXED SET)
Discover the amazing things that happen when you nurture your bright ideas, face your problems, and take bold chances. This collection features all three books in the award-winning, New York Times best-selling What Do You Do With…? book series.
What Do You Do With an Idea?What Do You Do With a Problem?What Do You Do With a Chance?
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Deeper Look
This story has been encouraging courageous thinking and brilliant ideas for a decade. We’re celebrating with a beautiful commemorative 10th anniversary edition. This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. This keepsake boxed set includes the three-book series: What Do You Do With an Idea?, What Do You Do With a Problem?, and What Do You Do With a Chance? This is a story for everything you will do and everything you can be. It’s a story about all the possibilities ahead of you. This enchanting children’s book is encouragement to treasure the talent and potential within and embrace your rare and wondrous life.
Publisher : Compendium; Illustrated edition (January 10, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 36 pages
ISBN-10 : 1943200734
ISBN-13 : 978-1943200733
Reading age : 2 – 8 years, from customers
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Dimensions : 10 x 0.5 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the storyline inspiring, sweet, and fantastic. They also appreciate the educational value, saying it opens lots of opportunities to chat with kids and teach real-world skills. Readers describe the illustrations as pretty and well-done. They say the book is a good lesson for any age and beautifully written.
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