You Can Do It, Bert!

You Can Do It, Bert!

Title: You Can Do It, Bert!
Author: Ole Konnecke
Illustrator: Ole Konnecke
Publisher: Gecko Press (2015)
ISBN: 9781927271438
 
Translated from German. “Bert is well prepared, mentally and physically.” Bert, a small bird, walks tentatively to the end of a branch, but can he jump off? “Bert checks everything one more time.” With encouragement from his friends, he leaps into a pool of water. He is proud of his achievement and his friends “always knew he’d do it.”
These picture books explore different types of bravery, situations when we may need to show courage and conquering our fears.
These picture books help children recognise they are not alone in their worries. They are great discussion starters to help children confront and manage their fears.
This large collection of picture books follows characters who explore new environments and ideas, are courageous and stand up for their beliefs.
These picture books are a wonderful starting point to explore different people and places around the world.
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Gecko Press: You Can Do It, Bert! Teaching Notes
Psychology Today: Risk-Taking for Your Children: How Much is Enough?
Character First Education: Courage – Ideas, videos and free downloads
Yes*Safe Choices: Tips to Help Teach Bravery
Kids Health: Anxiety, Fears and Phobias
Scholastic: Ages & Stages: Helping Children Manage Fears
Psychology Today: Risk-Taking for Your Children: How Much is Enough?
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom: Risk, Challenge and Adventure
Rossipotti Literaturlexikon für kinder: Ole Könnecke biography (in German)
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