Review: If at first you don't succeed...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 21, 2013
It's the first day of spring, and Mary, the kindergarten teacher, assigns the class to draw pictures. Carol paints great butterflies, but when Annie tries to do butterflies, she fails miserably. Carol tries to help Annie, but her offer is rudely rejected. Later, in gym class, the kids learn to use jump ropes. Annie's not doing so well, but the teacher reminds her how other activities that Annie had learned took a lot of practice before she mastered them. Annie takes the jump rope home, and after practicing, she succeeds. She understood then that new activities took practice and that she shouldn't give up. Back in class the next day, she asks for help in drawing butterflies from Carol, who's glad to show her how.The illustrated story is entertaining for younger kids, but it also carries a message about not giving up on learning a new activity, and not being afraid to ask for help. It's a valuable lesson for kids to learn at an early age.