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The Thing Lou Couldn't Do

By Ashley Spires

Adjectives

inspiring heartwarming relatable encouraging

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Lou and her friends are fearless adventurers, always ready for new challenges. But when they decide to climb a tree to play pirates, Lou hesitates—she's never climbed a tree before and is convinced she can't do it. She tries to persuade her friends to choose a different game and comes up with various excuses to avoid climbing. Eventually, Lou realises that the bravest adventurers are those who try, even if they might fail. This heartwarming story encourages children to face their fears and embrace new experiences.

About the author

Ashley Spires is a Canadian author and illustrator who loves making funny and heartwarming books for children. She is best known for her popular book 'The Most Magnificent Thing', which inspires kids to be creative and never give up. Ashley enjoys drawing, spending time with her pets, and sharing her stories with readers all over the world.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2017

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