A simple picture book with a positive message. This little picture book forms part of a series that shares the importance of different gifts. In this book we see the Gift of Resilience. In the short rhyming text we’re told that although it’s a gift you can’t buy it in a shop or online, but it can help you to overcome challenges and bounce back from setbacks. Showing resilience can also be a great example to others and help them to unlock their own gift. The examples and situations used throughout the book are applicable to a wide range of readers. Whether it’s a sporting match, a competition at school or a fear to overcome, being resilient and willing to keep trying no matter the outcome is an important ability that will be useful throughout life. The story is told in a way that is accessible to younger readers but I think that the examples might be more applicable to older readers which makes the target audience a bit unclear for me but it might work as a quick read to remind them of the power of resilience in key moments. As it’s part of a wider series that focuses on a different anthropomorphised gift / skill at a time, there’s plenty of other books to discover and a lot of scope for what the series could cover. The Gift of Resilience shares this meaningful and important life skill in a positive way that aims to build confidence and a positive outlook in the reader.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
| Primary Genre | Indie Author Books |