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What Can I Do? Developing the Why?
Hardcover
Publisher: What Can I Do? Books
Published: Aug 1 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
What Can I Do? Developing the Why? is an inspiring picture book that helps children discover the power of purpose.
In the bright town of Wonderville, a curious boy named Nox begins asking an important question: Why do people do what they do? While his classmates talk about what they want to become, Nox wonders what truly drives those dreams. Through conversations with family, friends, teachers, and community members, he learns that behind every goal is a deeper reason, a why that gives actions meaning.
When Nox helps create a school-wide Wall of Whys, students are invited to share the dreams and values that guide them. As the wall fills with hopes, passions, and acts of kindness, Nox discovers his own purpose: to help others feel seen and valued.
Designed for children ages 4-8, this beautifully illustrated story introduces foundational social-emotional learning concepts, including purpose, motivation, curiosity, empathy, determination, reflection, and kindness. A helpful glossary reinforces these key terms, making the book an excellent resource for classroom discussions, character education programs, and family conversations.
Written by Kevin Hayes, creator of the What Can I Do? series, this uplifting story encourages children to look inward, ask meaningful questions, and lead with heart.
Because when children understand their why, everything they do shines brighter.
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