I Will Try

"this charming tale of perseverance will have any beginning reader proclaiming, 'I did it.'"—Booklist   "The energetic, multicultural girls are lively and appealing, and the narrator's initial attempts at gymnastics nicely mirror a young reader's early efforts at reading, emphasize the necessity of perseverance and include the appropriate thank you. . . . This cheery selection will bring feelings of accomplishment and security to new readers and budding gymnasts alike."—Kirkus Reviews   "Pictures of jovial cartoonlike characters; large, simple text; and an encouraging message make this a solid offering for young girls just learning to read."—The Horn Book