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When Sophie Thinks She Can't...

written and illustrated by Molly Bang

Ages: 6+

Published: 2018

Publisher: Blue Sky Press/Scholastic

ISBN: 978-1-338-15298-2

Keywords: Mathematics, Problem solving

Convinced that she is not smart, Sophie, helped by her inventive, energetic teacher, learns how persistence and mindset lead to math problem-solving. Bold color gouache illustrations.