As parents read Lauren’s story aloud, there’s plenty of opportunity to add supplemental notes about perseverance, belief, empowerment, and all kinds of other themes kids need to know in order to pursue their own “impossible” dreams. As other creatures become involved in Lauren’s dream, lessons about friendship and support systems also enter to form a bigger picture.

Powered by lovely, colorful drawings that bring this world to life, Lauren the Cow holds an adventure and a message that adults will find powerfully perfect for kids who need encouragement to envision and reach for their own “impossible” dreams.

A surprise twist to the story adds further delight to a picture book highly recommended for libraries and home collections alike.

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Through two engaging animal protagonists, the story models for readers what not giving up and believing in yourself should look like. Readers can learn alongside Lauren as she adjusts towards a growth mindset and comes to understand how to believe in herself, one small step (or jump) at a time.

Simple language helps keep the story accessible even for developing readers, and bright, colorful digital illustrations fill each page with a sense of optimism.

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