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Name: When Sophie thinks she can't...
Author: Molly Bang

📘 When Sophie thinks she can't... by Molly Bang

Sophie feels discouraged by her difficulties in math and puzzles. One day her teacher points her toward the hidden value of "try," and the word "yet." With this new perspective, Sophie discovers that persistence can unlock confidence and help her tackle problems that once seemed impossible.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Molly Bang

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