Why Not?

Illustrated by Gabrielle Barouch
Hardcover
$18.95 US
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed | Compendium
16 per carton
On sale Jun 01, 2024 | 9781957891194
Age 7 and up
Sales rights: World

This empowering picture book invites readers to embrace bold beginnings, live courageously, and discover the adventure that unfolds when you dare to ask one powerful question: Why not?

What if life is even more miraculous than you’ve imagined? Why not find out for yourself?

The words in this enchanting children’s book are here to cheer you on—to encourage you to be brave, live with your whole heart, and become whoever you want to be. Written by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Gabriella Barouch, this follow-up to the beloved book Maybe is an invitation to embrace big possibilities.

Throughout the pages, a young child and an adorable arctic fox friend wander together, exploring the world’s wonders, and learning to believe they are among them.

Someone is going to set out on a bold adventure. Someone is going to step up to the challenge. Someone is going to change things for the better. Why not you?

Pair Why Not? with the Arctic Fox Plush as a reminder that everything you want and everything you dream of is waiting for you.

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Includes: Why Not, Maybe, Arctic Fox Plush, Flying Pig Plush
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Classroom Activities for Why Not?

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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This empowering picture book invites readers to embrace bold beginnings, live courageously, and discover the adventure that unfolds when you dare to ask one powerful question: Why not?

What if life is even more miraculous than you’ve imagined? Why not find out for yourself?

The words in this enchanting children’s book are here to cheer you on—to encourage you to be brave, live with your whole heart, and become whoever you want to be. Written by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Gabriella Barouch, this follow-up to the beloved book Maybe is an invitation to embrace big possibilities.

Throughout the pages, a young child and an adorable arctic fox friend wander together, exploring the world’s wonders, and learning to believe they are among them.

Someone is going to set out on a bold adventure. Someone is going to step up to the challenge. Someone is going to change things for the better. Why not you?

Pair Why Not? with the Arctic Fox Plush as a reminder that everything you want and everything you dream of is waiting for you.

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**2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner**
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Includes: Why Not, Maybe, Arctic Fox Plush, Flying Pig Plush
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Guides

Classroom Activities for Why Not?

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)