A Case of the Can-Dos

Reading Level: Pre K–2 Interest Level: Pre K–2

A Case of the Can-Dos!

Sophia has been in a wheelchair her whole life. As such, many people say she cannot do certain things, like swim, ride a bike, or do a cartwheel. Then, one day, Sophia wakes up with a case of the can-dos! She believes in herself one hundred percent—she just needs to prove it to other people. She tries to join a ballet class, but she’s told she cannot. Sophia sets out to prove that in her wheelchair, she can be a dancer! This story promotes self-confidence, self-efficacy, and determination, and readers will find a hero in Sophia. SEL connections: • Self-confidence • Goal setting • Self-motivation

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A Case of the Can-Dos!

Jill Keppeler • 978-1-7253-9419-3 Illustrated by: Rachel A. DiNunzio eBook: 978-1-7253-9420-9 • PB: 978-1-7253-9417-9 [E] L PENDING ©2021

Reading Level: Pre K–2 Interest Level: Pre K–2

8” x 10” • Library Binding • 32 pp. • Full-Color Illustrations

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR:

JILL KEPPELER is a reader, writer, editor, geek, and mom. She lives with her husband and two sons in New York State—and hopes every child (and adult) finds their own case of the can-dos! RACHEL A. DiNUNZIO is a Western New York children’s author & illustrator all about kindness, creativity, and empowerment. Rachel’s book collection features a variety of titles from her Forsynthia Fits In series, to the adventures of Olive the Chameleon Cat, to Be Kind, Scarlet’s Symphony, Moolah: The Counting Cow, and The Adventures of Doctor Snow White Chicken and Her Seven Frog Physician Assistants. Rachel’s mission is to foster a love of reading, to encourage independent thinking, and to spread a message of kindness above all else.