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I Am Not Afraid To Fail
Failure doesn't have to be scary for kids.And parents, guardians, and mentors play a crucial role in teaching kids that failure is just one step towards success.
Thankfully, simple books with powerful language can help!
With the help of "I Am Not Afraid To Fail", you and your child can work together to learn that failure is a normal and natural part of life.
Help the child in your life build the confidence to take chances and go for it without fear of failure.
Read the book and start this important conversation today!
"I Am Not Afraid To Fail" is the third book in the Persistence Project Series.
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The Persistence Project Series
-Book I Am Not Afraid To Fail -Book I Won't Give Up
-Book You Can Face Your Fears-Book You Can Always Improve - Coming Fall 2020!
Thankfully, simple books with powerful language can help!
With the help of "I Am Not Afraid To Fail", you and your child can work together to learn that failure is a normal and natural part of life.
Help the child in your life build the confidence to take chances and go for it without fear of failure.
Read the book and start this important conversation today!
"I Am Not Afraid To Fail" is the third book in the Persistence Project Series.
GET IT NOW
The Persistence Project Series
-Book I Am Not Afraid To Fail -Book I Won't Give Up
-Book You Can Face Your Fears-Book You Can Always Improve - Coming Fall 2020!
37 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2019
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About the author
Daniel Kenney
64 books38 followersDaniel Kenney and his wife Teresa live in Omaha, Nebraska with zero cats, zero dogs, one gecko, and lots of kids. When those kids aren't driving him nuts, he writes writes books and does a lot of laundry. A lot. No, seriously, you can't possibly imagine how much laundry he does.
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October 3, 2019
This is SUCH a good lesson in such a sweet, little book!
I love reading children's books, I won't lie! Books like these make me remember why I fell in love with reading.
Cady used to be afraid to fail and now she isn't! When she used to fail, she felt so sad, embarrassed and horrible. It made her want to stop taking chances and trying new things. One day, her Grandfather noticed something was off and decided to chat with her about it. He tells her that failures lead to success and actually explained why failure can be good (instead of the old, try try again!). There's some really funny pictures about famous people who failed, which the adults will understand and laugh at. Sometimes we fail, and sometimes we win!
The style is super cute - cartoon-y, soft, simple and white backgrounds. On top of that, the lesson is really valuable and is presented in a lovely way.
I'd definitely recommend this book to read to your youngings! I think 3-6 year olds would be the best age group to present this too. It's short enough to keep your attention too!
The fun nature of the book with bright colours and exciting title pages also make it worthwhile.
Four out of five stars!
I love reading children's books, I won't lie! Books like these make me remember why I fell in love with reading.
Cady used to be afraid to fail and now she isn't! When she used to fail, she felt so sad, embarrassed and horrible. It made her want to stop taking chances and trying new things. One day, her Grandfather noticed something was off and decided to chat with her about it. He tells her that failures lead to success and actually explained why failure can be good (instead of the old, try try again!). There's some really funny pictures about famous people who failed, which the adults will understand and laugh at. Sometimes we fail, and sometimes we win!
The style is super cute - cartoon-y, soft, simple and white backgrounds. On top of that, the lesson is really valuable and is presented in a lovely way.
I'd definitely recommend this book to read to your youngings! I think 3-6 year olds would be the best age group to present this too. It's short enough to keep your attention too!
The fun nature of the book with bright colours and exciting title pages also make it worthwhile.
Four out of five stars!
October 3, 2019
This is SUCH a good lesson in such a sweet, little book!
I love reading children's books, I won't lie! Books like these make me remember why I fell in love with reading.
Cady used to be afraid to fail and now she isn't! When she used to fail, she felt so sad, embarrassed and horrible. It made her want to stop taking chances and trying new things. One day, her Grandfather noticed something was off and decided to chat with her about it. He tells her that failures lead to success and actually explained why failure can be good (instead of the old, try try again!). There's some really funny pictures about famous people who failed, which the adults will understand and laugh at. Sometimes we fail, and sometimes we win!
The style is super cute - cartoon-y, soft, simple and white backgrounds. On top of that, the lesson is really valuable and is presented in a lovely way.
I'd definitely recommend this book to read to your youngings! I think 3-6 year olds would be the best age group to present this too. It's short enough to keep your attention too!
The fun nature of the book with bright colours and exciting title pages also make it worthwhile.
Four out of five stars!
I love reading children's books, I won't lie! Books like these make me remember why I fell in love with reading.
Cady used to be afraid to fail and now she isn't! When she used to fail, she felt so sad, embarrassed and horrible. It made her want to stop taking chances and trying new things. One day, her Grandfather noticed something was off and decided to chat with her about it. He tells her that failures lead to success and actually explained why failure can be good (instead of the old, try try again!). There's some really funny pictures about famous people who failed, which the adults will understand and laugh at. Sometimes we fail, and sometimes we win!
The style is super cute - cartoon-y, soft, simple and white backgrounds. On top of that, the lesson is really valuable and is presented in a lovely way.
I'd definitely recommend this book to read to your youngings! I think 3-6 year olds would be the best age group to present this too. It's short enough to keep your attention too!
The fun nature of the book with bright colours and exciting title pages also make it worthwhile.
Four out of five stars!
October 8, 2019
A tale that points out relatable obstacles, while encouraging children never to give up. More in the way of a pep talk than a story book, which could be very helpful at the right time.
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January 17, 2022Adorable pictures and a good message! Not being afraid to fail is something even us adults must remember. :p
July 21, 2019
The story is narrated by a little girl named Cady. She used to play basketball and sing at talent shows, but when she met with embarrassment, Cady ceased to do both.
One day Cady’s grandfather notices that something is wrong. Cady confides that she wants to try new things but Is afraid of failure. He urges her not to be fearful of failure but to use it as a path to success. Successful people like Thomas Edison and Michael Jordan experienced many failures before achieving the successes for which they are remembered today. Cady begins to think it is more important to try than to be an instant success.
This book encourages elementary school-age children to spread their wings and take a chance. The simple illustrations and text make it appropriate for children ages three and up.
One day Cady’s grandfather notices that something is wrong. Cady confides that she wants to try new things but Is afraid of failure. He urges her not to be fearful of failure but to use it as a path to success. Successful people like Thomas Edison and Michael Jordan experienced many failures before achieving the successes for which they are remembered today. Cady begins to think it is more important to try than to be an instant success.
This book encourages elementary school-age children to spread their wings and take a chance. The simple illustrations and text make it appropriate for children ages three and up.
October 6, 2019
Great short story for all.
This book shows the effort that you need to succeed. You can not quit, because you didn't get it right the first time.
I'm buying this story for my family.
This book shows the effort that you need to succeed. You can not quit, because you didn't get it right the first time.
I'm buying this story for my family.
November 11, 2019
Inspiring
Great read and wonderful story. Excellent for children and can’t wait till my daughter is old enough to understand the lesson.
Great read and wonderful story. Excellent for children and can’t wait till my daughter is old enough to understand the lesson.
October 28, 2020
Wonderful message and great illustrations. I was impressed that the author used different races in his examples of people who have failed in the past before they had great success. This is an important issue for all authors - I was just yesterday looking for some books to help tutor our granddaughter in reading. We are a multi-racial family and come in all various shades of colours and yet most of the children's books I dug from our bookshelf, from days gone by, all featured predominately white children and parents. This will definitely be one of the books I will use to help her. The only drawback I saw was that when the print is small, it is very, very small. I would suggest those papers be revised with a larger font. Thanks for a great, motivational children's book.
February 24, 2020
Good lesson
I often feel like my daughter gives up easily when she feels like she is not catching on easily or doing something well. I feel like this book is a step in the right direction in teaching any child that in order to learn new things you have to be willing to have many failures along the way
I often feel like my daughter gives up easily when she feels like she is not catching on easily or doing something well. I feel like this book is a step in the right direction in teaching any child that in order to learn new things you have to be willing to have many failures along the way
April 26, 2020
Love the Lesson
Got this for my niece who gets intimated by words... want to teach her to try new things and not to let Fear rule her life... Do not fear what you don’t understand, get more information
Got this for my niece who gets intimated by words... want to teach her to try new things and not to let Fear rule her life... Do not fear what you don’t understand, get more information
January 30, 2021
Good story to teach kids about the value of failure
All children should read this book. What a great lesson about the value of failing and how failing is just a portion of the road to success.
All children should read this book. What a great lesson about the value of failing and how failing is just a portion of the road to success.
November 24, 2022
👍👍
The complexity yet innocence found within a children's book will always amaze me. This read was quick and easy, but utterly powerful at the same time. I love reading to my children, especially when it's something meaningful and worthwhile.
The complexity yet innocence found within a children's book will always amaze me. This read was quick and easy, but utterly powerful at the same time. I love reading to my children, especially when it's something meaningful and worthwhile.
March 23, 2020
Great!
Great way to explain why we need to keep trying every time until we get what we were looking for
Great way to explain why we need to keep trying every time until we get what we were looking for
April 2, 2020
It's ok to fail
It's a good book it teaches children that it's okay to be themselves I'd recommend it to any parent show child has confidence issues
It's a good book it teaches children that it's okay to be themselves I'd recommend it to any parent show child has confidence issues
July 21, 2020
This and awesome book for children, it gives them that courage to continue on. Glad I got it.
February 6, 2020
Read for Children's Lit class. Would fit in nicely with instruction about the growth mindset. This is an example of a book where the message and illustrations are in service to the message.
December 30, 2019
A good thought for children (and adults) to internalize.
July 31, 2019
A quote. "Failure is key to success. Each success teaches us something.
One time Cody felt she let the basketball team down by missing the winning last shot. Sang a song at the talent show and forgot the words. She never took the last shot again or sang in a talent show. She told grandpa she was afraid to fail. He said failure is fantastic. What does he mean? You can use grandpa's advice on reading. Keep trying the hard words, you need help, that's okay. Keep trying and you will succeed.
I found this book on a Kindle Unlimited website and so can you.
One time Cody felt she let the basketball team down by missing the winning last shot. Sang a song at the talent show and forgot the words. She never took the last shot again or sang in a talent show. She told grandpa she was afraid to fail. He said failure is fantastic. What does he mean? You can use grandpa's advice on reading. Keep trying the hard words, you need help, that's okay. Keep trying and you will succeed.
I found this book on a Kindle Unlimited website and so can you.
October 2, 2019
it's hard to not like a book that's so well-intended. the moral is great, the illustrations are decent, but there're two things that bring this book down. the less significant is the writing, which seems like an afterthought (i'm guessing the excuse is the message being so important), the more significant is the choice of celebrities the author uses as examples. do other people's kids today know michael jordan's name? why the heck is a thieving hack like edison being held up as a role model?
i'm disappointed.
i'm disappointed.
October 3, 2019
This story is brilliant
My son is 6 and is currently at the stage where he's a sore loser he can't stand to be beaten. We've tried explaining that sometimes it's more fun to see someone else win and celebrate with them. It's taking him a little while to work through his issue with winning. This book actually really helped explain failure in simple terms that make sense to a child. I think it's important to teach kids that as long as they try their best then winning is just a bonus that you sometimes get.
My son is 6 and is currently at the stage where he's a sore loser he can't stand to be beaten. We've tried explaining that sometimes it's more fun to see someone else win and celebrate with them. It's taking him a little while to work through his issue with winning. This book actually really helped explain failure in simple terms that make sense to a child. I think it's important to teach kids that as long as they try their best then winning is just a bonus that you sometimes get.
October 2, 2019
Encouraging story about perseverance and trying again after failing. Cady misses the last shot in a basketball game and her voice cracks when she sings in a talent show. She loses her courage and confidence and won't do either again. Her grandpa talks with her and shares that failure is simply part of success. He shares Thomas Edison and Michael Jordan as examples.
The text is simple to follow and the illustrations are colorful and draw the reader in.
The text is simple to follow and the illustrations are colorful and draw the reader in.
July 29, 2019
Great message
this is a great message
its a quick and simple read. Great for beginners
the message is great too. That we cant be perfect, and its ok to fail
that we can learn from our failures and improve from them
We really liked this one
this is a great message
its a quick and simple read. Great for beginners
the message is great too. That we cant be perfect, and its ok to fail
that we can learn from our failures and improve from them
We really liked this one
November 6, 2019
Love the message
This is a quick, engaging read. I love the message. It is one that resonates with me as an adult, as well as with my daughter. We'll both be reading more from this author.
This is a quick, engaging read. I love the message. It is one that resonates with me as an adult, as well as with my daughter. We'll both be reading more from this author.
November 19, 2019
Great Book
I liked the story. It was easy to read and the pictures were cool. The book made sense. By Allison
My Granddaughter really enjoyed reading this to me. She said to give it 5 stars as she couldn't think of anything she didn't like about it.
I liked the story. It was easy to read and the pictures were cool. The book made sense. By Allison
My Granddaughter really enjoyed reading this to me. She said to give it 5 stars as she couldn't think of anything she didn't like about it.
May 10, 2023
While I understand the point, there are picture books that deal with perseverance in the face of failure without preaching the message at the reader. Ashley Spires does this in The Thing Lou couldn't do and The Most Magnificent Thing.
March 25, 2020
Excellent Encouragement.
Short and oh so sweet. A lesson on how failure leads to success. It's a lesson we all need to learn so we never give up no matter what.
Short and oh so sweet. A lesson on how failure leads to success. It's a lesson we all need to learn so we never give up no matter what.
September 2, 2021
Liked it all over again.
October 4, 2019
Great for kids and adults alike
Very good book with a great moral. Recommended for people of all ages. Every child should read this book at least once.
Very good book with a great moral. Recommended for people of all ages. Every child should read this book at least once.
October 7, 2019
Very True
This story doesn't JUST inspire children. It touches adults, as well. Truly encouraging. I would recommend it to parents with children who lack self confidence.
This story doesn't JUST inspire children. It touches adults, as well. Truly encouraging. I would recommend it to parents with children who lack self confidence.
October 13, 2019
Great Message
Great message for kids and adults. My kids made me read it several times for them. I recommend it for encouragement.
Great message for kids and adults. My kids made me read it several times for them. I recommend it for encouragement.
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