I Will Be Fierce!

PreS-Gr 1–An unnamed young girl is determined to conquer the day in this epic and encouraging tale. Repeating the titular phrase, the child dons her armor (a colorful sweater), loads up her treasure chest (her backpack), and charges out the door to “explore new worlds.” As the school day passes, the adventurer “walks with giants” by standing with the older kids at the bus stop, climbs the “Mountain of Knowledge” while checking out a sizable stack of books from the school library, and makes her voice heard as she volunteers to participate in the classroom show-and-tell. The day and story conclude with the protagonist resting to be fierce again tomorrow. The main character’s enthusiasm, perseverance, and imagination are irresistible, and will leave children ready to set out on their own adventures, big and small, while also framing the school day as an unforgettable quest. An ideal read-aloud, this book features colorful illustrations of a diverse classroom and community. Pair with Angela DiTerlizzi’s The Magical Yet or Jessica Hische’s Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave for equally compelling titles.