I can do it BY MYSELF
I can do it by myself,
I can show you how.
I know I’ll do it properly,
I WANT to do it NOW!
I’m definitely big enough,
You know how smart I am.
Give me a chance and you will see,
I can, I can, I CAN!
Doing things for yourself isn’t all about getting it right, it’s about giving it a go… even if it doesn’t always go to plan!
OUT 8 MAY, 2025
I can do it by myself,
I can show you how.
I know I’ll do it properly,
I WANT to do it NOW!
I’m definitely big enough,
You know how smart I am.
Give me a chance and you will see,
I can, I can, I CAN!
Doing things for yourself isn’t all about getting it right, it’s about giving it a go… even if it doesn’t always go to plan!
OUT 8 MAY, 2025
I can do it by myself,
I can show you how.
I know I’ll do it properly,
I WANT to do it NOW!
I’m definitely big enough,
You know how smart I am.
Give me a chance and you will see,
I can, I can, I CAN!
Doing things for yourself isn’t all about getting it right, it’s about giving it a go… even if it doesn’t always go to plan!
OUT 8 MAY, 2025
Look inside…
About this book
There are some things most of us can do straight away, like breathing and blinking. Everything else we have to learn! Luckily our brains are brilliant at helping us get really good at doing things. And the best way to learn is by having a go!
Most things take a little practise, but the more time we spend doing them, the better we become. The most important thing is to keep trying and NEVER GIVE UP!
As parents it can be hard to stand back and allow our children to take their time, try things, make mistakes and have another go, but most children are determined to succeed - whether it’s brushing their own teeth, doing up their own coat, or riding a scooter. The best thing we can do as adults is give them the time and space to practise.
I wonder which things YOU can do BY YOURSELF?
With a diverse cast of characters, every child will find someone like themselves in this uplifting story!
Illustrated by Zoe Waring
Published by Scholastic 2025
ISBN: 9780702337277
Praise for I am Brave:
“This is the perfect book to reframe mindset around bravery and for showing less confident children all they ways they are brave in so many ways and creating empathy and understanding amongst peers.”
“Caryl and Zoe have really created a gem. This book will continue to be a part of my setting for years to come.”
“This is a brilliant new inclusive rhyming picture book showing young children how to tackle tricky situations in their day to day lives and to have courage and be brave.”
“This book will show your children that there are so many ways to be brave!”
Yes We Can Series
Featuring children from all walks of life, with a variety of skin tones, hair & clothing styles and special interests, these books also feature active children with physical difference such as hair loss and downs syndrome, and those who use aids including prosthetics, cochlear implants, wheelchairs, glasses, eye patches and service animals.
Helping young children to recognise that everyone can be confident, capable and become the best version of themselves.
