Can Clutz the Cat Keep Trying? - (Punk and Friends Learn Social Skills) by Misty Black

About the Book

I don't know how to do this YET,

And though it may be tough,

I'll try my best to do it right.

My best is good enough.

Book Synopsis

An adorable growth mindset story focusing on the power of the word YET! For ages 3-7.

Adding "Yet" to the end of an "I can't" statement encourages resilience and makes difficult things seem possible.

Clutz is a very CLUMSY cat! He doesn't like to try new things because he's afraid he'll get hurt.

Maybe his motto will help:

I don't know how to do this YET, and though it may be tough,

I'll try my best to do it right. My best is good enough.

Amazing things can happen when we try our best.

Will Clutz learn that it's okay to make mistakes, that there are such things as second chances, and that doing our best is what counts?

Find out in this inspirational story about embracing challenges today!

Review Quotes

Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite, 5 stars

Can Clutz the Cat Keep Trying? A Growth Mindset Book shows children the benefits of using positive affirmations by example. Misty Black shares the story of Clutz, a kind cat with many friends who help and encourage him when needed. When his teacher tells them about a bike race, Clutz asks for help from his friend Punk the skunk. At first, the training was difficult because Clutz knew nothing about riding a bicycle. However, he and his friend sought advice and practiced every day until they had mastered riding. Throughout the process, Clutz uses affirmations that gradually improve his mood, and even the phrases become more positive. In this way, he achieves new things and can feel better about himself.

Affirmations lighten our moods and reduce stress. It's a good idea to apply them during difficult situations, such as in times of worry or fear of failure. Can Clutz the Cat Keep Trying? is a fascinating book because it explains this idea clearly. This book is not only about affirmations because it also shares the experience of helping a friend. The style is harmonious and easy to follow. The story is empathetic and illustrates the rewards of helping others in need. The images are fun with an adorable presentation of the characters. In addition, readers will understand that saying "yet" at the end of a sentence helps them increase their confidence gradually as they strive to achieve goals. Misty Black includes a helpful section that briefly explains the power of "yet" and adds tips to help children develop a positive attitude.