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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE?

Name: WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE?
Author: Kobi Yamada

Kobi Yamada

A child takes a chance despite his fear of failure. (Ages 4 to 8)

Ages 4+Source checked

Why this age? The simple text and illustrations suit preschool and early-elementary readers; its themes about fear, risk, mistakes, and resilience benefit from adult discussion for younger children. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age4+

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Strongest positives

Courage & resilience4/5
Good role models4/5
Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

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What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5

Why this rating?

Courage is the central theme of the story.

Creativity & curiosity3/5

Why this rating?

Encourages imaginative thinking and openness to new opportunities.

Educational value2/5

Why this rating?

Promotes emotional intelligence and social-emotional growth.

Kindness & empathy2/5

Why this rating?

Promotes self-kindness and patience during the growth process.

Positive messages4/5

Why this rating?

Strong, positive messages about bravery, trying new things, and learning from failure.

Good role models4/5

Why this rating?

The protagonist provides a great example of self-reflection and perseverance.

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What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
Which choice in WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE? would you have made differently, and why?
Who changed the most in WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE?, and what caused that change?

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