I Will Try (I Like to Read) by Marilyn Janovitz

I Like to Read

by Marilyn Janovitz

Perseverance (and a little help from a friend) pays off for an aspiring young gymnast in this story about kindness, sportsmanship, and how important it is to try, try again.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Sports, Realistic Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Elizabeth Miller · Rating 2 out of 5]

This easy readers is a book that first graders could read independently. It tells the story of a little girl that does not give up and tries again to balance on the balance beam. Not the highest quality of text, but a good intro into the topic of balance as well as a simple example of balance- gymnastics.

[Sherry Scheline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little easy reader to remind you that when you are down get back up. A great book about friendship.

[Reese Martin]

This book teaches students to be courageous and try new things.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holiday House Publishing website said, "this book is aligned with the COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS for kindergarten and first grade in Phonics and Word Recognition, as well as in Fluency, and in first grade Print Concepts." I would think it would appeal to grades PK-1. Appealing to girls with the leotard-clad young gymnasts. The story is short and simple but offers age-appropriate lessons in kindness, sportsmanship, and how important it is to try, try again. This easy reader can be used with lessons involving self-esteem, determination, and friendship.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Try, try again.

[Tisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm guessing some may think this book is a tad forced, but I have a daughter who all of a sudden was fearful of trying things, and this would have been the perfect book to share with her.

[Sharlet Mullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick book with a great message to not give up and try.

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute and simple read-it-yourself book. Just right for a first grader to read, a little simple to read to a three-year old (at least a sophisticated story reader).

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am digging these "I Like to Read" books - simple for beginning readers, good art, topics kids will find interesting. Well done.

[Danielle Boccio · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a simple book that didn't frustrate my Kindergartener when I had him sound out some of the words. The message to keep trying and not give up is always a good one to emphasize.

[Kathleen]

The narrator does gymnastics and wants to be able to do a pose like Jan ... when she falls, she is discouraged. What will she do?

[Suki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rated by a 5yo