The Only Way I Can

"A new treasure, certainly worth adding to your collection. This is a beautifully illustrated story about embracing what makes you, you!” - Sarah Muller, educator "A funny and inspiring book about discovering your strengths. For go-getters ages 4 and up….a great little story about trying everything you can to achieve a goal - and then admitting your limitations. Combined with some gorgeous illustrations and excellent text, this book would make a lovely gift for children with a sense of adventure! - Paul Phillips, bookseller "A new kids story about being envious, working together, being let down, and how to rise back up again. It was a breath of fresh air, reading this book. There was no malice or backstabbing. It was genuine desire to do something and having a friend help you through all the options. And when that didn't work out, dealing with it in a positive manner and working on developing personal strengths!” - Denise Wheelock, Goodreads "The Only Way I Can is a story of self-acceptance and imagination, with beautiful backgrounds and warm colors. The illustrated endpaper spreads bring readers into the story setting and gently let them leave when the book ends. A good storytime book about accepting oneself and one’s limits while celebrating the bravery of taking chances.” - Mom Read It blog "Makes an effective case for recognizing one’s talents and approaching goals and challenges from a different perspective.” - Publishers Weekly "This beautifully-illustrated book shows the wonders of finding out what you were born to do, and then doing it well. In its own special way it would work for a lesson on Growth Mindset, specifically on deciding when it might be time to try for a more realistic goal.... especially love the positive ending with its bits of gratitude and humor." - Kiss the Book librarian reviews "This would make an excellent storytime read as its subtle message about how we're all good at different things will shine through.” - Leanne Millman, Crooked Tree Library “A cute story about appreciating our individual strengths.” - Magy Vaughan, elementary reading specialist