Curious & Clever: The Day Couldn't Keep Up

What happens when you try your best but still can't keep up?On her first day at Paws Training Puppy School, Curious the Dachshund quickly discovers that schoolwork doesn't come as easily to her as it seems to for everyone else. Feeling frustrated and discouraged, Curious begins to wonder if she'll ever be able to keep up.With the encouragement and friendship of Clever the Corgi, Curious learns that everyone approaches challenges differently-and that having a supportive friend by your side can make all the difference.The Day Curious Couldn't Keep Up is a heartwarming social-emotional learning picture book about friendship, perseverance, growth mindset, and celebrating different ways of learning.Perfect for children ages 4+, this uplifting story encourages young readers to: - Build perseverance when something feels difficult- Develop a positive growth mindset- Understand that everyone learns differently- Recognize the importance of friendship and supporting others- Ask for and accept help when they need it- Celebrate their individual strengths and unique ways of learningPerfect for parents, teachers, school psychologists, counselors, and other helping professionals, this story can be enjoyed at home, in the classroom, or during counseling and social-emotional learning activities.BONUS: Includes additional social-emotional learning (SEL) materials to help children further explore and practice the themes introduced in the story!