Mary Can!

by Mary J Blige (Author) Ashleigh Corrin (Illustrator)

Mary Can!
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

From multi-award-winning singer, artist, actress, and icon Mary J. Blige comes a fun and inspirational story that teaches young readers they can be anything, and they are enough.

Most of the time, people say "no" or "you can't" because they dream too small.

Young Mary has been told that there are many things she can't do. Like stay up past bedtime, or be an astronaut or become president. But what she really wants is to sing, and she isn't about to let anyone tell her she can't do it!

A powerful motivating tale about a confident and ambitious girl who doesn't feed into negativity, this debut children's book from legendary artist Mary J. Blige proves that anyone can make their dreams come true by believing in themselves. It's a great conversation starter for overcoming discouragement from others.

Brought to life with imaginative illustrations by Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Ashleigh Corrin, Mary Can! is perfect for go-getters who aren't afraid to be a YES in a world full of NOs.

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$19.99

Kirkus Reviews

Infused with an affirming tone, this picture book features bright, peppy colors, plenty of energy, and a winsome protagonist... Will please the author's adult fans and win her a new generation of admirers. 

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Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780063216396
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
March 20, 2023
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039140 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
JUV011010 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
JUV031040 - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts | Music
JUV014000 - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women
JUV004000 - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical | General
Library of Congress categories
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