It's Okay Not to Know
Brenda Do
(Author)
Description
Young children can be so hard on themselves when they make a mistake or don't know an answer. In a society that rewards perfection, kids will often equate being smart or right with being lovable. In this powerful new children's book, It's Okay Not to Know, young readers are encouraged to treat themselves and others with greater compassion when they make an uh-oh.
With a precious non-gendered monster, Bink, as the protagonist, the book has a character that all children can relate to. In the story, Bink feels like they're not good or smart enough every time they make a mistake or struggle to do something. Then Bink learns that making mistakes or not knowing something isn't bad or wrong; having uh-oh's is like getting a present because it's an opportunity to learn something new and, most importantly, ask why. By staying curious, Bink builds self-confidence and learns another valuable lesson: to treat themself and others with greater compassion.
It's Okay Not to Know is a great opportunity for families and educators of young children to open up a social emotional learning dialogue about being kind to yourself, understanding that failing doesn't mean you're a failure, and that mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow.
Product Details
| Publisher | Peanut Butter Publishing |
| Publish Date | June 01, 2023 |
| Pages | 34 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781598493221 |
| Dimensions | 11.0 X 8.5 X 0.3 inches | 0.9 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
Readers' Favorite--5 stars
Brenda Do's picture book It's Okay Not to Know is a compassionate story that will help young readers to accept themselves for who and what they are and to accept the fact that they will make mistakes. A beautiful and powerfully motivating story for young readers.
Readers' Choice--5 stars
This is a sweet and charming picture book by author Brenda Do. It will help children develop confidence, self-belief and resilience, and will support the development of positive mindsets and learning habits for life. The illustrations by C.S Fritz are cute and colourful, and full of fun.
Heather Craig, Mill Park Elementary School Principal
Educators and parents can use this book to start or extend a conversation about having a growth mindset (I can't do that YET) versus a fixed mindset (I can't do that). Quality books that support this idea can be really beneficial in growing a child's confidence both in school and in general.
S. Selby M.Ed, Special Education Teacher
Do's new book teaches young children emotional regulation with easy, everyday activities, opening the door for much needed SEL (social
emotional learning). Brenda Do has captured the essence of this in her new book. The use of repetition is essential for young readers. As a
Special Education Teacher, the use of simple phrases makes it easy to incorporate into social skills lessons.
Lourdes Gonzalez Torres, KSD Migrant Mental Health Therapist
My four-year-old quickly picked up on what was going on in the book and how the character felt. We talked about how he felt when he made a mistake, so Do opens the door for parents to have these conversations while enjoying a beautiful story. I love this!
Julie Thiel, Elementary K-2 Educator and Reading Specialist
The child-centered, repetitive wording is memorable for a little one, who can use it in their own explorations of their world. The engaging and brightly colored illustrations can capture a young book-reader's attention. This is a great addition to a young child's bookshelf!
Teacher Tom, author of Teacher Tom's First Book and Teacher Tom's Second Book
It's a message young children need to hear. I can't recommend this book enough!
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