Bella Gets Her Skates On Book

A wintertime confidence-booster

When Daddy Rabbit suggests skating on the frozen lake, Bella's big brother and sister are excited. But little Bella is nervous. What if she falls over and everyone laughs at her? Gently encouraged by the others, Bella gains confidence and steps out onto the ice and discovers that she loves skating! A wonderful book to share with any child who ever has lacked confidence in his or her ability to step out into the world and have fun!

Children's Literature

Little Bella Rabbit is her family's baby, and she worries a lot. One winter morning, Daddy invites his little rabbits to go ice skating. Bella worries that others might laugh at her and that she cannot keep up with her older brother and sister. Daddy encourages her anyway. They play in the snow before they go skating. Bella begins to worry again. She watches with her daddy and remembers how well she played in the snow and feels brave enough to skate. At the end of the day, Bella has gained more confidence in herself. This warm winter tale shows how the youngest in a family can gain confidence. It is especially nice to see a father in a supporting role. The story has enough repetition and activity to keep toddlers interested, and the story gently shows the importance to keep trying in spite of worry. The illustrations in this book appear to be pastels and nicely convey a soft and warm atmosphere. They suit the setting and interactions of this family well. This wonderful picture book would delight preschool and Kindergarten children but can be a nice way to show older children how one can gain self-confidence.