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Don't Be Afraid to Say No!

by Ilona LAMMERTINK
Don't Be Afraid to Say No! tr. from Dutch. illus. by Lucie Georger. 32p. (Bumps & Bubbles Series). Clavis. 2013. Tr $15.95. ISBN 9781605371481.
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K-Gr 2—Part of a series dedicated to child empowerment, this import illustrates why one should speak up for oneself. Young Jill fears reprisals, so she does not protest when her school chum borrows and ruins her favorite toy, the neighbor boys suggest she join them in watching a scary film, and playmates cause her to be late going home. Instead of reprimands, Mom issues instruction that not saying no to others when you want something else is really saying no to yourself. Lammertink provides end pages with information for parents and teachers, including "Tips to Try." Georger's large and brightly colored cartoon illustrations are reminiscent of Lauren Child's art and bring levity to the somewhat didactic text.—Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA
Reviewed by Gay Lynn Van Vleck , Nov 01, 2013

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