Just Enough

by Teri Daniels, Harley Jessup (Illustrations)

A young boy describes himself as old enough to feed the fish, bold enough to hold a worm, and sweet enough to give a gift, in a self-esteem story that show's his exhilarating steps toward independence.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 9, 2000

Reviews

[Miss Janis the Storytime Lady]

a little long, particularly to read at the end of storytime. potential for discussing what's going on, so I'll definitely try this one again. on a second try, upgraded to fine. solid vocabulary and talking about what's going on in the pictures.

[Tami Speakman]

Children can relate to this book as it is read to them. The book has rhyming words that will keep the children engaged and wanting to turn the page. The illustrations are simple that the children can see all of what is happening and understand.

[Brhea P]

I enjoyed this story. I would share it with children to build confidence and self esteem. The wordplay and illustrations were good also!

[Susan]

A real charmer of a book, one that celebrates all the great things a kid can be in very loose rhymes "tall enough to touch the sky, our twinkle star, very far sky...". The art is light and ziggy with squiggly lines and lighthearted watercolors, an entirely appealing book that was well liked at story hour.

[Camille Peterson]

I really really like this book. This book contains beautiful rhymes, beautiful alliteration, beautiful illustrations and beautiful lessons. The lessons are very nicely written in the story. Everything the main character does is an appropriate action for a child to do. I want to get this for my own library to read to my children.

[Amanda]

A kind of fun book about being Big enough, Tall enough, Strong enough, etc. Should make a little kid feel pretty good about themself, although I thought it was a little forced.

[Ann]

Great illustrations!

[Sha Liyah]

This book told about just the right amount of stuff a child was able to do and the pride of doing it that he got out of it. The good thing about this book is that it rhymes. Children age-appropriate will enjoy reading this and learning words that sound the same. i recommend this book for younger children.