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Octavia Can Do It! Paperback – March 28, 2022

by Liliana Tommasini (Author), Amariah Rauscher (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Octavia is a spunky little girl who loves to bake cookies with her Mama. Mixing flour, butter and eggs are one of her favourite things to do. Today, Octavia wants to do things differently.

When Mama steps out of the kitchen, Octavia takes over with an “I can do it” attitude. But as flour and cocoa cover the walls, cabinets, and countertop, she starts to question herself.

Will her cookies turn out as good as Mama’s cookies?

Octavia Can Do It! is the humorous story of a young girl as she discovers that even the most independent people need a little help sometimes.

Octavia Can Do It! is a Mom's Choice Award Winner.
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    4 - 8 years
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    Octavia Can Do It!
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    8 x 0.08 x 10 inches
  6. Publication date
    March 28, 2022
  7. ISBN-10
    1990107451
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1990107450
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Octavia Can Do It! is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award.

The Mom's Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Miriam Laundry Publishing (March 28, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1990107451
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1990107450
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.08 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Liliana Tommasini

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Liliana Tommasini is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She believes children should be empowered to explore and learn to ask for help when needed. Liliana enjoys collecting and writing cookbook reviews for her blog, My Cookbook Addiction. She also wrote monthly cookbook reviews for The Food Bloggers of Canada website.

Liliana is a wife, mother of two grown daughters, and Nonna (Grandmother) of three grandchildren. She loves to play games, read stories, and bake with her grandchildren. She lives with her husband and their red golden retriever in the beautiful province of Quebec.

"Octavia Can Do It!" is Liliana’s first children’s book in the Octavia Can Do It! series. 'Octavia and Ludovic Welcome Baby Brother' is the second book.

To connect with Liliana:

Website: www.lilianatommasini.com

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9 out of 5
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Hanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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So sweet book! Love the illustrations and the story. The characters captured my heart forever.❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much!😊
Highly recommended!
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Lauren Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars What a lovely book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022
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This is a great story for kids who like to "do it themselves" since it underscores the fact that we all need a little help sometimes. Learning to be independent while interdependent is a subtle lesson that Liliana manages to teach with sweet subtlety and style. Can't wait to gift this book to a little one in my life!
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Sunflower
5.0 out of 5 stars Showing children perseverance!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2022
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A sweet story about a young girl, who is determined to bake cookies. This book is written with the family in mind and even provides the recipe in the back! Enjoy baking with your little ones, just like Octavia! Wonderful story and beautiful illustrations.
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Riverdancer
4.0 out of 5 stars A charming story for families with young children.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022
Octavia loves helping her mother bake cookies! One day, Octavia decides that she is big enough to bake cookies all by herself—and she is determined to do so. Her mother offers to help measure ingredients and use the oven, but Octavia becomes impatient when her mother steps out of the room for a phone call that lasts a bit longer than expected. So, Octavia and her brother Ludovic take matters into their own hands and are finished mixing the batter in no time. But will the cookies taste as good as when Mama makes them? This cautionary tale blends the impulsivity of youth with careful, supportive parenting. Written for a younger elementary school-aged audience, this narrative utilizes large passages of text on each page that help to describe what is happening in the illustrations. Often, readers are prompted to ask “is this a good idea?” as each scene unfolds. Filled with rich color and playful font, this book is immediately visually accessible to young children. Child-friendly illustrations complement the text and fill out the majority of each page, incorporating visible charcoal lines and watercolor textures throughout. Readers will not only recognize the impatience Octavia demonstrates throughout the story, but they will also appreciate the tenacious spirit that drives Octavia to try again. At the end of the book, readers will find a recipe for Octavia’s favorite cookies so they can try their own hands at baking. This addition provides a delicious STEM-based extension activity for the book as well as a way for families to bond in the kitchen. Independent young readers and their families will love reading Octavia’s story together, especially as a reflection of the behavior often witnessed at this age. This is a charming addition to home libraries for families with young children.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Celebrating the independent spirit of children!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
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The illustrations are bright and beautiful! The book celebrates the independent spirit of a little girl, while teaching children that sometimes it's best to accept help. A great book for young readers!
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Storytime with Ms. Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars heartwarming story of independence & that it's okay to ask for help
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
This heartwarming story is a great reminder that it's okay to ask for help, and that everyone makes mistakes. It's also a fun and engaging read that will have children laughing out loud.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable Story will Captivate Ages 4-6
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2023
This sweet story is not only fun and engaging, it provides many learning opportunities in the areas of language arts, math and social skill development. We loved the characters, especially Octavia who is a girl with high self-esteem and a humble heart. I also appreciate that you can use this book as a learning tool in a classroom as part of a unit. This book is a favorite on our bookshelf.
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Kristi Bernard
5.0 out of 5 stars It is okay to ask for a little help.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2022
Octavia zipped through the house on her purple scooter declaring that she was a big girl. She felt so big, in fact, she decided she could make chocolate cookies all by herself. In the kitchen, mama had all the ingredients already on the counter. Octavia told her mama she could make cookies for her, papa, and Ludovic her little brother. Her mama said she would assist since she couldn’t work the oven by herself and that she would help her use the measuring cups.

But when Mama received a phone call Octavia became impatient and began mixing the ingredients by herself. Unfortunately, she had more ingredients on the counter and floor than she did in the bowl. Octavia hadn’t used the measuring cups correctly and left out some of the ingredients. She noticed the batter was very stiff. How do you think her cookies turned out?

A winner of the Mom’s Choice Award, this delightful story shows kids that they can do anything they set their minds to but sometimes it’s not a bad idea to ask an adult for a little help. Pastel watercolor illustrations show the action and bring the story to life. Parents, teachers, and caregivers can use this as a tool to discuss when kids may need help and how it is best to learn with an adult and then try a task on their own.
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Kristy Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so sweet and perfect for anyone with kids or anyone who knows somebody with kids.
Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2022
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Octavia Can Do It! is a brave, fun, delicious journey that really does give a positive example to kids about how to be creative and ask for help. If you ask me, that's something even adults could stand to learn. Plus, the author includes a bunch of great resources on her website to empower gown-ups to experience the story and discuss it with their little readers. I highly recommend!
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Kristy Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is so sweet and perfect for anyone with kids or anyone who knows somebody with kids.
Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2022
Octavia Can Do It! is a brave, fun, delicious journey that really does give a positive example to kids about how to be creative and ask for help. If you ask me, that's something even adults could stand to learn. Plus, the author includes a bunch of great resources on her website to empower gown-ups to experience the story and discuss it with their little readers. I highly recommend!
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Silvana Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars An important lesson is learned
Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2022
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Little Octavia learns that it’s ok to ask for help. A little story about a little girl with a yes I can attitude! This book is a must read to children! It is beautifully illustrated, the characters of Octavia and Ludovic are simply adorable. Much to learn about in this book. I love this story!
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celia fowles
4.0 out of 5 stars Promotes good relations between child and Mum, in my opinion
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2022
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A good bedtime story for young kids. Valuable for giving kids the idea of cooking and getting their bearings in a kitchen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book!
Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2022
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Little Octavia wants to impress her mom by baking cookies by herself. This lovely book brings back memories of my son wanting to create his own concoctions in the kitchen when he was little! And oh the mess he made! Such a delightful book with the most charming illustrations.
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