Awards

• Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Choices
• Irma S. and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature Honor Book

Overview

An uplifting picture book about taking the plunge that will inspire anyone embarking on a new adventure. This is Bert’s big day. He is well prepared, mentally and physically. But he might need some encouragement. You Can Do It, Bert! is a joyful picture book with a light as a feather story about taking a risk and believing in yourself. This minimalist masterpiece gives a boost to readers of all ages.

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Reviews

""Konnecke's (Anton and the Battle) single-plane vignettes are gems of minimalist visual humor. . . . It's a smart lesson for readers.""—starred, Publishers Weekly ""Könnecke uses the picture book format simply but brilliantly....Preschoolers faced with daunting new experiences will identify with Bert.""―Horn Book Magazine ""With minimalistic illustrations, an expressive little orange bird, and lots of white space on each page, the book is a natural for preschool storytimes. A good choice for those embarking on a new adventure.""—School Library Journal ""A winning example of less is more."" —Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

Ole Könnecke was born in 1961 and spent his childhood in Sweden. He now lives in Germany and has produced more than thirty books, several of which have won international awards.

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