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You Are Ready!: The World Is Waiting

by Eric Carle Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS

A picture-book invitation to take the next step

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Hardcover New English

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Awards & Recognition

  • Editorial selection

    Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

    Named a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A picture-book invitation to take the next step

Across 32 pages, Eric Carle pairs bright animal illustrations with an encouraging message about meeting change and new challenges. The central image of spreading one’s wings gives the book a simple way to frame beginnings as chances to move toward possibility, while acknowledging that the wider world can feel daunting. Its focus on readiness makes the book relevant to milestone moments such as graduation as well as other transitions. The emphasis is on confidence and openness, presented in a format for young children.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering a new experience or transition
  • Families seeking a picture book to mark a graduation or another next step
  • Readers who enjoy Eric Carle’s animal illustrations

Themes

New experiencesChange and challengeCourageReadiness and possibility

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Book overview

A BANK STREET BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR!

With Eric Carle's signature bright illustrations featuring an array of charming animals, You Are Ready! encourages us to be open to new possibilities and be brave in the face of the changes and challenges that life lays in front of us.

Like Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss, in this book Eric Carle reminds young readers that the key to achieving all they desire lies within. This book is the perfect gift for graduation or for anyone of all ages ready for their next big step.

You are ready.

It is time for you to spread your wings and fly.

The world can seem like a scary place.

But you are ready.

Other favorite classic books from Eric Carle include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, From Head to Toe, and many others.

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