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Touch the Sky

by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic Publisher: CAROLRHODA BOOKS

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Learning to soar

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    Booklist Editor's Choice

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Learning to soar

Vern wants to swing high enough for his toes to touch the sky, but pumping his legs on the swing doesn’t come naturally. A chance encounter with Gretchen offers him the guidance he needs to figure it out. The story centers on the challenge of learning a new physical skill and the role a little help can play when practice alone isn’t working. Its focus is a small, recognizable childhood milestone: moving from wanting to do something to discovering how.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children encountering a new skill or activity
  • Young readers who enjoy stories about playground experiences
  • Families looking for a picture book about learning with help from others

Themes

Learning new skillsPerseverancePeer supportChildhood experiences

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Book overview

Praise for Touch the Sky by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic, illustrated by Chris Park:
Booklist Editor's Choice
A Kirkus Best Picture Book
NPR Best Books of the Year
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids

Vern longs to be one of the kids who swoop until their toes touch the sky. He heads to the swings and desperately tries to pump his legs, but he just can't get it. A chance encounter with precocious (and hilarious) Gretchen gives him just what he needs to know, and he finally learns to soar.

A story for every child on the cusp of learning something new who just needs an extra push to get there.

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