The Big Slide by Daniel Kirk

The Big Slide by Daniel Kirk

In this sweet story about facing fears, Little Pup has to call up all his courage—and the help of a friend—to go down the playground slide.
 

Little Pup isn’t as little as he used to be, and he’d love to try out the playground’s big slide. Day after day he eyes it, but he just can’t seem to work up the courage. Fortunately he meets someone in the same boat--Little Duck--and the two provide each other with just the bravery boost needed to climb that ladder and enjoy the slide! Kids will relate to Little Pup’s struggle to gain enough confidence to move out of his comfort zone and try something new.

“[Little Pup’s] joy and pride [are] infectiousKirk’s many animal characters are highly expressive in both facial expression and body language, especially Little Pup’s eyebrows, and Little Duck is a model of empathy for young readers. . . . Little readers will find a ready role model here for tackling their own fears.” —Kirkus Reviews

"The shifting viewpoints and angled composition, along with straightforward text, convey the realistic disorientation of grappling with a fear that others have seemed to easily overcome. Kirk’s simple color palette, composition, and seasonal-styled backgrounds illustrate the time it takes little Little Pup to reach his goal, focusing on his kid-relatable emotional journey and the gentle encouragement from friends and family. . . . This empowering picture book teaches little ones that it’s okay to seek support and to take on challenges at their own pace." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The illustrations give Little Pup's crisis oomph by contrasting the muted colors of the background with the deeply saturated red slide. A charming story that shows how tiny steps of repeated exposure, visualization, modeling, and practice can help kids overcome their fears." —Booklist

Daniel Kirk is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including Trash Trucks, Moondogs, and Skateboard Monsters. He lives in New Jersey.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780399169380
ISBN 10	0399169385
Title	The Big Slide
Author	Daniel Kirk
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Nancy Paulsen Books
Year published	2022-07-12
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.