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For Jen Rofé, who dares me to be daring every day —C.L.W. For David Soman , who dared me to paint daringly —L.C.
The art for this book was made with gouache and colored pencils. Cataloging-in-Publication Data has been applied for and may be obtained from the Library of Congress. ISBN 978-1-4197-6067-9
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Today, I will dare to be daring when I get to the playground to play.
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My eyes will not peek, but I’ll certainly shriek in a will-I-come-down sort of way.
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Today, I will dare to be daring. There’s something I’ve longed to let free.
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It might shake as it floats in a flutter of notes, but the sounds they will hear will be me!
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Today, I will dare to be daring. It is something I’ve wanted to try.
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No sidelines for me—I’m jumping in, whee! I’ll dodge it, I’ll duck it, I’ll fly!
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Today, I will dare to be daring. I will . . .
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Today, I will dare to be daring. You say this is pea and beef stew?
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GRE E N and it’s
GRIM Y.
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It moved!
And it’s slimy!
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I ate something new!
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Today, I will dare to be daring. My mistakes will not chase me away.
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With every finesse, even when it’s a mess, I’ll create something new as I play.
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Today, I will dare to be daring. I will . . .
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Nope, still can’t.
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Today, I will dare to be daring. I’ll ask first—make sure it’s OK.
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I’ve dreamed of this feeling; my heart, it is squealing. “Does he sit? Does he shake? Can he stay?”
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Today, I will dare to be daring. My belly’s in tangles, it’s true.
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That paste tastes like candy!
This suck tool is handy!
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A trip to the toy bin, woo-hoo!
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Today, I will dare to be daring. I will brave to the basement below . . .
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No, nope, not happening.
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Today, I will dare to be daring; it might hurt if I get turned away.
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But I’m going to try, even while I’m still shy.
Hi. Could I possibly play?
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Today, I will dare to be daring. I may topple and tumble and flop.
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But the second I’m at it, my soul is ecstatic! This is daring that’s worth every . . .
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Today, I will
DA RE TO BE DA RING . I will B R AV E to the basement alone.
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The shadows, I’m wary because they are scary, but I’ll try to find . . . What was that groan?!?
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*CLICK* This is an advance, uncorrected proof. Not for resale, duplication, or reposting. Please do not quote without comparison to the finished book.
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OH , IT ’ S YOU!
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It’s our light that we shine that is daring. It glows when we set our fears free. So tomorrow, we’ll dare—our fears better beware as we shine for the whole world to see.
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