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I Can't Reach It!: A Growth Mindset Book To Promote Self-Esteem Kindle Edition

by Jana Buchmann (Author), Eduardo Paj (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 392 ratings

Being short when you’re supposed to be tall isn’t always easy.

Moyo, the little giraffe is one lucky girl – she is growing up in the African savanna enjoying the beauty of nature.

But growing up as the tallest animal in the world isn’t easy, especially when you’re still short.

Moyo faces new challenges every day but thanks to the encouragement of her mom, the majestic giraffe lady, she never gives up and discovers that anything is possible if only she believes in herself and her abilities.

Kids of all ages will adore this heartwarming children’s book that takes them to beautiful Africa. Gorgeous illustrations and an encouraging story show kids the power of self-esteem and perseverance.

Book details:

  • Perfect for all ages, especially 3-6, preschool and kindergarten
  • Teaches a valuable lesson about resilience and not giving up
  • Engages young children with beautiful illustrations
  • Great for bedtime stories, group reading, and one-on-one
  • Wonderful classroom resource to talk about a growth mindset


If you’re searching for a delightful tale that encourages children to develop a growth mindset, then this story is for you!


Scroll up and grab this beautiful book for your little reader today!

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    31 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    December 17, 2020
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From the Publisher

Being short when you’re supposed to be tall isn’t always easy.

Moyo

A heartwarming story about the power of self-esteem and perseverance.

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A little giraffe

Little Moyo is growing up in the African savanna enjoying the beauty of nature.

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Every day is an adventure

Like every child, she faces new challenges every day.

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Creative solutions

But with the encouragement of her mom, Moyo learns to always believe in herself!

4

Beautifully illustrated

Kids will love the beautiful and detailed illustrations of little Moyo and her animal friends.

5

Educating and fun

The book provides a lot of nature facts and teaches children about life in the African savanna.

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Growth mindset and positivity

The unique way to combine the story and the illustrations encourages children to talk about Moyo’s creative ways to a growth mindset.

Editorial Reviews

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"Another classic children's book has been fashioned in Jana Buchmann's I Can't Reach It!, a charismatic story brimming with wonder and heart." - Amanda Murello for Indies Today

"The story is delightfully crafted, using a formula that will keep young readers involved whether they are reading the book in a group or with a caregiver. ...There are strong visual reminders of the Lion King movie, providing an additional layer of interest for some readers." - Mary Lanni for Reedsy Discovery

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08QZC2HZ8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jana Buchmann
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 14.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 31 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 392 ratings

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Jana Buchmann

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Jana Buchmann is a children’s author and proud mom of three with a love of storytelling. She loves to spend time with her three daughters, often drawing from their imaginative and fantasy worlds to inspire her storylines. Her books are characterized by beautiful, adorable illustrations and simple, uncomplicated storytelling. She enjoys combining unique ideas with magic and imagination to create memorable stories that bring tons of fun and smiles to every child who reads them. Jana believes that any child can learn to love reading if they are given the right book.

When not writing, Jana enjoys reading, traveling, being creative, and spending time with her three wonderful daughters. She also volunteers for an organization that reads and streams children’s books for kids in a hospital.

For more information visit: janabuchmann.com

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Customers appreciate the book's beautiful illustrations, with one noting the strong visual reminders of the Lion King movie. Moreover, the encouraging messages throughout the book teach children not to give up, and customers find it well-written and easy to read. Additionally, they like the fun facts included in the story.

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48 customers mention "Illustrations"48 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the beautiful and colorful illustrations in the book, with one customer noting how they resemble the Lion King movie, while another mentions the use of varying colors and shapes in the typesetting.

"...An awesome book cover, great hand-drawn colored pictures, charming illustrations & proper font & writing style...." Read more

"...The illustations are big and colorful. They will surely keep the little ones captivated...." Read more

"...You will also enjoy the illustrations, which use light and shadow, as well as depth of field variations to give a 3-dimensional feel to the settings...." Read more

"...It is beautifully illustrated and a great educational book to read together with a child." Read more

46 customers mention "Message"46 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's encouraging messages and empowering content, noting that it teaches children not to give up.

"...to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational presentation (Self-Esteem), movie, an animated cartoon, or better yet a..." Read more

"...At the end of the book, there are interesting facts about giraffes. This is a fine book to help buld self-esteem. I recommend it...." Read more

"...When you’re finished reading the story, there are some fun facts about giraffes in the back of the book...." Read more

"...It is beautifully illustrated and a great educational book to read together with a child." Read more

32 customers mention "Story quality"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as lovely and encouraging, with fun facts woven throughout the narrative. One customer notes it includes exciting scenarios, while another highlights its examples of perseverance.

"...Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of...." Read more

"...The story has some fun facts about the book and giraffes at the end...." Read more

"...The story is delightfully crafted, using a formula that will keep young readers involved whether they are reading the book in a group or with a..." Read more

"'I Can't Reach It' tells a very positive and encouraging story of a young giraffe named Moyo (meaning the heart)...." Read more

5 customers mention "Readability"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting there are no grammar or typo errors.

"...cover, great hand-drawn colored pictures, charming illustrations & proper font & writing style...." Read more

"Book is colorful and easy to read Easy to use for little ones and keeps them on story Thank you" Read more

"Beautifully illustrated, beautifully written. The back and forth dialogue between Moyo and her mommy is so sweet...." Read more

"...Everything is possible for those that believe. Well written and a great message for everyone." Read more

Mommy GIVES the BEST Advice!
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Mommy GIVES the BEST Advice!
This story is a heartfelt journey about a young giraffe named Moyo who wants to explore and participate in all it encounters. With the wonderful advice from Mother, Moyo learns how to overcome obstacles in his path. I was particularly moved by Moyo missing Granny and wanting to give her a big kiss. Mommy gives the very best gift of IMAGINATION for Moyo to try. The illustrations in this book are outstanding and offer much detail for children to see. I highly recommend this book to all young children.
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  • Tony Parsons
    5.0 out of 5 stars children's
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2021
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    Moyo (giraffe) likes to explore the jungle with her mother.
    The are the tallest of animals.
    Moyo spied some leaves she wanted to eat but couldn’t quite reach them.
    The mother told her to figure out how to reach the branches.

    What do you think Moyo found on 1 of the branches?
    And how did she solve the problem?

    I do not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing free books from publishers & authors. Therefore, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one.

    An awesome book cover, great hand-drawn colored pictures, charming illustrations & proper font & writing style. A very professionally written children’s (preschool/elementary age) Self-Esteem storybook. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters, settings, etc. to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational presentation (Self-Esteem), movie, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini-TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is an extremely easy rating of 5 stars.

    Thank you for the free author(s); BookRaider; BookZio; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
    Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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  • Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
    5.0 out of 5 stars An endearing tale for little ones
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2022
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    "I Can't Reach It" is a wonderful book for young children. Moyo, a baby giraffe, faces many obstacles. For example, she cannot reach the leaves on a tall tree. She would like to munch on the leaves. What does Mama tell her? Moyo's Mom encourages her to be creative to help solve the problem. She figures out a clever way to reach the leaves on the tree. Then the baby wants to help put a baby bird back in its nest. Mama suggests Moyo might find someone who is able to help. In one instance, the little giraffe is encouraged to use her imagination, when she wants to kiss her granny.
    The illustations are big and colorful. They will surely keep the little ones captivated.
    At the end of the book, there are interesting facts about giraffes.
    This is a fine book to help buld self-esteem. I recommend it.
    Review by children's author Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
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  • Kid's Word Cookbook author
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reach for “I Can’t Reach It”
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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    Despite being the tallest animal in the world, Moyo has trouble reaching things. That’s because she’s still a little giraffe and can’t use a giraffe’s natural height to her advantage yet. When she pines for something, she thinks she can’t reach, her mother teaches her how to use her mind to get over her body’s limitations. In the process, she learns how to be creative, how to ask for help, how to be confident, how to keep trying and practicing, and how to use her imagination. The final thing Moyo would like to reach is the stars. Her mother tells her she can do so with all the skills she has learned during the day, but I suspect the mother is thinking in the figurative sense, while Moyo wants to literally grabs the stars. But that’s a lesson for another day. Maybe the next book.

    When you’re finished reading the story, there are some fun facts about giraffes in the back of the book. You will also enjoy the illustrations, which use light and shadow, as well as depth of field variations to give a 3-dimensional feel to the settings. One fact I learned just from looking at the illustrations, is that rhinos don’t eat giraffes, and it’s not because they can’t reach them.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Redrabbitt Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars YOU CAN REACH ANYTHING YOU WANT TO!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
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    I really enjoyed this simple, but valuable lesson book for children. While Moyo, the young giraffe, has wants and wishes, her mother gives her encouragement to obtain her goals on her own. Her mother doesn't do it for her but gives her words of wisdom.

    The story has some fun facts about the book and giraffes at the end. It is beautifully illustrated and a great educational book to read together with a child.
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  • Riverdancer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Young children and their caregivers will delight in the beauty of this picture book.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
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    Moyo the giraffe is having a challenging day. First, she is not able to reach the leaves she would like to eat. Then, she is not tall enough to help a little fallen bird get back into its nest. Later, her friends are too far away to play, her neck is too short to drink water from the watering hole, and she misses her granny who lives on the other side of the savannah. For every complaint that Moyo shares, her mommy offers a constructive solution. And each time she tries her mother’s suggestions, Moyo increases her level of independence and her confidence in herself. Everything Moyo learns prepares her for a bright future filled with possibility.

    Readers will be immediately drawn to the noteworthy design and presentation of this book. The illustrations are filled with depth and color, incorporating a blurred background and a foreground in sharp focus. Bright colors and friendly expressions connect readers to the myriad savannah dwellers who reside with Moyo and her mother. Additionally, textures—especially those of leaves—appear as though they can be felt on the page despite its two-dimensional surface. There are strong visual reminders of the Lion King movie, providing an additional layer of interest for some readers.

    The story is delightfully crafted, using a formula that will keep young readers involved whether they are reading the book in a group or with a caregiver. Typeset in varying colors and shapes, the text becomes another character in the story. Pre-readers will be able to locate Moyo’s name and the new skills she learns because of their specific repeated colors and placement even if they do not yet recognize the words themselves.

    At the end of the book, the author has included a list of facts about the giraffe along with resources for further exploration via her website. Young children and their caregivers will delight in the beauty of this picture book and the important lessons Moyo learns throughout the story.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Briar's Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful story about self esteem
    Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2021
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    This is a lovely picture book with the most gorgeous pictures and one of the most important of themes. If you’re seeking to teach someone how to be creative and overcome obstacles then this is the book for you. The stunning illustrations a super important message makes us a book that I think is vital to be on children’s book shelves.
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  • Cora Lydon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Turn 'I can't' into 'I can'!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2020
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    We adored this book: from the heart-warming story through to the wonderful illustrations. 'I can't' is such a common refrain with children and this book is just the perfect tool to demonstrate that they can. Whatever they want to do or achieve is possible. I love the fact the book promotes the idea of you can do anything without being preachy. Books like this are so important to help shape young minds in a positive way AND to encourage the joy of reading. The illustrations too deserve special mention as they are truly wonderful - they captivated my youngest,
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and inspirational
    Reviewed in India on January 9, 2021
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    Basic motivation that your child will cherish (....and sometimes adults too!!)
    It is colorful to keep the kids engaged and excited.
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  • Kinsman Bookworm Gang
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely story to introduce little ones to “Growth Mindset” ideas
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2021
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    This is a lovely story to read aloud to little ones, and the illustrations are both whimsical and beautiful. Moyo is a young giraffe whose mother is teaching her to find solutions to the many daily challenges she faces. Kids will love seeing how Moyo tackles these challenges in the pictures, while also learning about developing a “Growth Mindset” and persevering when faced with challenges themselves.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable illustrations and wonderful message
    Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2021
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    I loved this book and so did my 7-year-old daughter. The concept is so lovely. I enjoyed the simplicity and strength of the message. The pictures are beautiful!! Caitlin Bangsund
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