Try Again Sally Jane

by Mary Diestel-Feddersen, Yvonne Ashby (Illustrator)

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Genres: Animals, Picture Books, Childrens

30 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Anthony · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sally Jane, while learning to roller skates is unable to stop in time, and finds herself wet from head to foot, after falling into a pond. She's all ready to quit, and go clean her room, until she receives encouragement from the animals who inhabit the pond. They tell her to keep trying until she succeeds.

[Jamie Macaluso · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational book about not giving up on trying out a new hobby. Animals and Sally Jane compare their experiences on "hard" things in their life and she ends up being able to ride her skates. Pictures could use a little work but looks like an older book (1986).

[Melissa Ganka-Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's definitely dated but a super cute story about perseverance.

[Linda (NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This out-of-print children's book is a wonderful little gem that teaches a lesson: don't give up. Sally Jane is trying to learn how to roller-skate when she bumps into a frog and smashes his toe. With the encouragement of several animal friends, she learns to twist, turn and, eventually, stop. At the same time she learns the hardships that each animal and insect had to overcome. They share the lesson that nothing is ever easy, you have to be willing to take risks to get better.

The story is clearly told; the author encourages the young reader that failure is OK. The best part of this book are the awesome illustrations. Yvonne Ashby appears to have used watercolors. Muted oranges, greens, blues, browns, purples and yellows brighten each page. The artwork reinforces what each animal says, "Try again, Sally Jane!"

[Peggy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

My oldest son absolutely LOVED this book! Sally Jane tries to learn to roller skate, but has a little difficulty. And when she lands on the toe of a frog in the pond.... Well, all the animals give her a little lecture on how much harder they had it. Very cute actually. And surprisingly wonderful illustrations. Not sure if this one is still in print or not, but it's cute and funny with a lesson that isn't too preachy.

[Jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't one of my favorites growing up; the illustrations bothered me. I read it to Berry to see what she thought and....it's not one of her favorites either. lol The message is an important one, but I'm just not fond of the delivery.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book overall has a self published feel, but more cohesive than other self published books I've seen, way better illustrations, and stands up to multiple readings without me going nuts. Found this with my old picture books but I somehow have absolutely no memory of it.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always good to try again. Very positive story.

[Deja Bertucci]

trying again, learning a new thing, animals as examples of doing something difficult