Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners.
"Mr. Fish has a fun idea! He is going to make a painting for his friends at school, and he does not need any help. He can do this on his own! But when his plan doesn't work, he may end up needing his friends after all"--
Afraid of getting called on in class, Willa Whale, with the help of her parents, develops strategies and confidence for raising her fin to discover that sharing ideas helps us learn and grow.
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