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""A joyful mix of rhymes, real-life inspiration, and interactive goal-setting! This book empowers kids to dream big, take action, and believe in themselves."" Jennifer OakleyTouché A Child's Goal Setting Book was inspired by Todd J. Griffee's autobiography and self-help book called Touché A Notre Dame All-American Fencer's Spiritual Guide to Success. This children's book was uniquely created to tell Todd's story of how he made his dream come true through creating goals and believing in himself. His mantra ""Nothing's Impossible"" is felt throughout the book. While telling Todd's story, the book guides the reader through his steps to goal setting and supplies pages to write, draw and/or scribble ideas throughout. It was also designed to be a shared reading so that discussions could take place with family members, friends, and in classrooms. Included in the back of the book are vocabulary words with definitions and more information about fencing.What Others Say About This Book: As both an educator and a parent, I absolutely love TOUCHÉ A Child's Goal Setting Book! It's a fun, inspiring read that combines playful rhymes with real-life lessons about setting and reaching goals. The sing-song rhythm makes it engaging for kids, and the built-in action steps give children space to think about their own dreams and how to achieve them.What really makes this book stand out is the true story woven through the pages-a boy who followed these exact steps and went on to become a fencer in college. My students and my own kid were so inspired to see how someone of their age could turn a big dream into reality.This isn't just a storybook-it's a guide, a journal, and a source of encouragement all in one. It's the kind of book kids will want to come back to as their goals change and grow.I highly recommend this book for any family or classroom. It sparks meaningful conversations, builds confidence, and shows children that their goals-whether big or small-are absolutely possible.-Jennifer Oakley, Director of LiteracyAbout the Author: Bonnie Jo Griffee is a 25-year veteran public school teacher. She has taught kindergarten through grade 4 and has been an instructional coach for 4 different school corporations in Indiana. She holds an administrator's and a director of exceptional needs license. Recently, she completed Indiana's Keys to Literacy program and received certification in early literacy and obtained a STEM license. Bonnie has 2 children, 3 step-children and 7 grandchildren. She loves traveling and spending time with family.

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Touché A Child's Goal Setting Book is an inspiring and interactive book for young readers that blends biography, self-help, and hands-on learning. Based on the life of Todd J. Griffe, A Notre Dame All-American Fencer's Spiritual Guide to Success, the story highlights how setting goals and believing in oneself can make even the biggest dreams possible. His motto, ""Nothing's Impossible,"" shines through every page, offering encouragement and motivation.What makes this book stand out is its interactive design. Beyond telling Todd's story, it invites children to set their own goals through journaling pages where they can write, draw, or brainstorm ideas. The book also encourages shared reading, sparking meaningful discussions between children, parents, teachers, and friends about determination, perseverance, and the power of dreams. The addition of vocabulary words and fencing information at the end makes it both educational and enriching.Overall, Touché is not only a motivational read but also a practical tool for children learning how to take steps toward their aspirations. It's a valuable resource for classrooms, families, and anyone looking to introduce goal setting in a positive, approachable way.This book is highly recommended for elementary and middle-school readers, especially those who enjoy interactive books, inspirational stories, and learning new skills.-Tabitha Henry, Literacy Coach@ Portage Township Schools⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Bonnie Jo Griffee has had nearly thirty years' experience as a public educator and her dream was to eventually become an author of children's books. It was at her request, I wrote the award winning Touché; A Notre Dame All-American Fencer's Spiritual Guide to Success. She was persistent because her experience showed her there was a lack of goal-setting materials for students and adults stuck from finding their purpose in life. Bonnie recognized the importance of my goal-setting strategies, outlined in Touché, and she wanted me to share it with the world. Bonnie followed the spirit of Touché by adapting a children's version from the lessons provided and completing her dream of being a published author of children's books. Her rhyming verses are brilliant, her storyline is perfect for young ones, and her illustrations entertainingly inspire a child's imagination. I could not be more proud of Bonnie's adaptation of Touché!-Todd J. Griffee, author of Touché; A Notre Dame All-American Fencer's Spiritual Guide to Success and En Garde; Crossing the Stream of Life.

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