My Book

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'Ellie the Crocodile goes to gymnastics' addresses the fear and anxiety many children have about trying something new, and shares a supportive message about being brave, believing in yourself, and giving something a try. 

The motto she reinforces throughout the story, "I think I can, I think I can" teaches children of the importance of believing they CAN do something if they put their mind to it. 

Little Ellie the Crocodile faces her fears head-on in this book, even when things don't go to plan. From falling off the balance beam, to not bouncing as high as her friend Tristan on the trampoline, Ellie's journey isn't perfect, but she never gives up.  This story teaches young children that sometimes challenges do come our way, but that it's important to get back up if we have a fall, and keep on trying our best. 

There's a moment in this story when Ellie the Crocodile falls off the balance beam in her gymnastics class. It's a moment of truth where she can either give up, or she can get back up and give it another go. 

She chooses laugh at herself, and gets straight back on with the class.

Being able to find humour in challenging times is a great life skill we can all share with young children.