I Am Powerful

A Positive Power Story

Illustrated by Courtney Lovett
The Positive Power series introduce self-esteem and empathy to young readers. I Am Powerful is a fun and encouraging Step 2 Step Into Reading about believing in yourself!

Even a young kid can make a difference in their community! I Am Powerful follows a young girl as she learns to trust in her abilities. In this installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation "I am powerful" through an encouraging story of self-confidence, self-empowerment and activism.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Suzy Capozzi is a children’s book editor and writer. She is the author of numerous books, including the Step into Reading book Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President, the Bob the Builder Magic Color Book Bob Paints the Town, and the Big Golden Book Frosty the Snowman. She lives in the Hudson Valley in New York State. View titles by Suzy Capozzi

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The Positive Power series introduce self-esteem and empathy to young readers. I Am Powerful is a fun and encouraging Step 2 Step Into Reading about believing in yourself!

Even a young kid can make a difference in their community! I Am Powerful follows a young girl as she learns to trust in her abilities. In this installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation "I am powerful" through an encouraging story of self-confidence, self-empowerment and activism.

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Author

Suzy Capozzi is a children’s book editor and writer. She is the author of numerous books, including the Step into Reading book Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President, the Bob the Builder Magic Color Book Bob Paints the Town, and the Big Golden Book Frosty the Snowman. She lives in the Hudson Valley in New York State. View titles by Suzy Capozzi

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