This Could Be You

"This Could Be You models positivity and confidence for kids in an approachable and easy to understand way. Skills that kids have in the book range anywhere from creativity, teamwork, farming and trucking, to being caring—a selection of skills that are a mixture of emotional and physical. The last page offers a short primer on growth mindset with examples of changing language to fit growth mindset, as well as questions to ask kids (or have kids ask themselves) as they read the book or after. Simple in concept but executed well, This Could Be You is an excellent introduction to growth mindset…

"This Could Be You: Be Brave! Be True! Believe! Be You! by Cindy Williams Schrauben is an empowering children’s picture book with stunning illustrations by Julia Seal. I loved that there was no true main character in this book; each page featured different children and families doing various things. This book is very interactive, with questions at the beginning and end for children and their families as well, to think about before, during, and after they read the book. Having questions like this doesn't work for every book, but I appreciate the fact that they were included in this one; it…

"This Could Be You by Cindy Williams Schrauben encourages kids to pursue their dreams, no matter where it takes them. It is a kind book, because people are helping each other. It helps kids learn that they can follow their dreams and do things what scare them."