Stickley Sticks to It!
Stickley the frog has the gift of "stick-to-it-ness." His sticky toes help him stick to windows, ceilings, and surfboards — even under plates!
But Stickley's toes aren't the only way he sticks to things. His attitude helps him stick with projects — no matter how frustrating or hard they may be — so he can reach his goals.
Read about Stickley and learn how he makes a plan, sticks to it, and gets things done!
Includes a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers with more information about perseverance and strategies for boosting stick-to-it-ness in kids.
Brenda S. Miles, PhD, is a pediatric neuropsychologist who has worked in hospital, rehabilitation, and school settings. She believes that the words "work harder" don't really work. Instead, she recommends "Let's step back for a moment and think about how we can get this work done!" She is the author of two other books for children, Imagine a Rainbow: A Child's Guide for Soothing Pain, and How I Learn: A Kid's Guide to Learning Disability, both published by Magination Press.
Steve Mack grew up a prairie boy on Canada's Great Plains and has drawn for as long as he can remember. His first lessons in art were taught to him by watching his grandfather do paint-by-numbers at the summer cottage. He has worked for greeting card companies and has illustrated several books. Steve lives in a beautiful valley in a turn-of-the-century farmhouse with his wife and two children. Steve and his children love catching frogs by the river close to their house. They haven't found any frogs with Bermuda shorts on yet…
- Gold Medal, 2015 Moonbeam Awards, Self-Esteem
All My Stripes, Stickley Sticks to It, Don't Put Yourself Down in Circus Town
These three titles will help readers learn some valuable life skills. Relying on minimal text, with important words in bold, Stickley introduces children to a frog whose feet stick to everything they come into contact with but who learns the importance of persevering despite obstacles. Circus Town describes a circus whose performers are suffering from flagging self-esteem but who become more self-assured through the encouragement of Ringmaster Rick. All My Stripes focuses on Zane, a zebra who fears that others in his class will ostracize him for his "autism stripe" (a mark over his forehead that denotes his condition) but who, with the help of his supportive mother, learns to accept himself. Bright, cartoonlike illustrations differ from book to book but are cheerful and upbeat, while the writing is simple and accessible, if purposeful. All titles include notes for parents and caregivers on the subjects, strategies for helping children cope, and web resources.
—School Library Journal
More than a picture book, it's also a subtle guide to learning how to focus on getting tasks done.
—Midwest Book Review
