I Knew You Could Do It - by Nancy Tillman (School And Library)

About the Book

An illustrated, rhyming celebration of everyday accomplishments and milestone events, from the viewpoint of an adult who always believed the child would succeed.

Book Synopsis

Here comes another heartfelt picture book from bestselling author Nancy Tillman, this time about resilience and reaching one's goals.

I knew you could do it!
I knew that you could!

Of everyone out there
I knew that you would.

A celebration of everyday accomplishments as well as life's milestones, I Knew You Could Do It applauds anyone who has overcome hurdles and challenges, and also cheers them into the future. And for anyone who needs an infusion of support or reassurance, it tells them, I believe in you.

Review Quotes

You're All Kinds of Wonderful:

Tillman's latest celebration of children's unique qualities and talents pictures kids in various pursuits, joined by animals that often take part in the fun. . . Tillman emphasizes the importance of perseverance in discovering and honing one's skills. . . She provides an ethnically diverse cast of children, and includes a young swimmer with a developmental disability. --Publishers Weekly

Nancy Tillman:

Her potent combination of unapologetic sentiment, fantasy, photorealism, and painterliness has an undeniable allure. --Publishers Weekly

On the Night You Were Born:

This is one of those rare baby books that should make both skeptics and sentimentalists of all ages happy. --Publishers Weekly

I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love:

Young children adore pretending to be animals, and Tillman's insight into the wish to turn into another creature powers this book. --Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Nancy Tillman is the author and illustrator of the bestselling picture book On the Night You Were Born; the New York Times bestsellers Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You; The Crown on Your Head; I'd Know You Anywhere, My Love, and the baby book, You Are Loved: Welcome Wishes for New Babies. Nancy's mission in creating her books is to convey to children everywhere that You are loved. She lives in Portland, Oregon