The Powerful We

Contributors

By Angela DiTerlizzi

Illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez

On Sale
May 11, 2027
Page Count
40 pages
ISBN-13
9780316601160
Age Range
4–8

This inspiring book in the bestselling Magical Yet series encourages young readers to ask for help and work together to achieve big dreams. 

There’s so much more you can accomplish when everyone pitches in! With upbeat rhyming verse by Angela DiTerlizzi and vibrant illustrations by Lorena Alvarez Gómez, The Powerful We celebrates community and cooperation for tasks big and small. With teamwork and friends by your side, there’s no limit to what We can build—together!

Don’t miss the other books in the acclaimed series:
The Magical Yet
The Curious Why
The Marvelous Now

Series:

  • Praise for The Marvelous Now:

    A USA TODAY Bestseller

    A Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award Nominee
  • "Stands out by providing concrete, relatable strategies for emotional regulation; it’s perfect for young readers navigating their own tough moments. Goméz’s vibrant illustrations bring warmth and inclusivity.... This engaging and accessible title is highly recommended for all collections."
    School Library Journal
  • "Kids will be reassured to know that they can employ simple, practical tools whenever they need to feel less worried. Alvarez Gómez’s cheerful, colorful digital illustrations burst with energy, setting an appropriately empowering tone.... Now’s the time to pick up this primer on mindfulness."
    Kirkus Reviews
  • Praise for The Curious Why:

    An Amazon Best Book of the Month for Ages 6-8
  • "DiTerlizzi offers youngsters an upbeat, sensible cure for a serious case of the blahs.... Readers will love the colorful, energetic, swirling digital illustrations, especially those dinos.... Fun, cheery, and entertaining: just the ticket for the perennially inquisitive—or perpetually bored."
    Kirkus Reviews
  • "A richly colored paean to the pleasures of interest and inquiry.... Its positive message will be welcomed in many educational settings."
    School Library Journal
  • Praise for The Magical Yet:

    New York Times Bestseller
    A USA Today Bestseller

    An Illinois Monarch Award Master List Book
  • "With splashy artwork and catchy rhymes, the creators give families and educators a tool that spurs kids on to success."
    Publishers Weekly
  • "The depictions of difficult situations, such as learning to ride a bike, learning to dance, or practicing painting, are sure to strike a chord with children struggling to pick up something new, and the positive outcomes brought on by practice and perseverance are sure to inspire readers to never give up. A lovely addition to picture book collections."
    Booklist
  • "The artwork is powerful and detailed....A solid if message-driven conversation starter about the hard parts of learning."
    Kirkus Reviews

Formats and Prices

Price

$18.99

Price

$24.99 CAD

Format

Hardcover

Format:

Hardcover $18.99 $24.99 CAD

Angela DiTerlizzi

About the Author

Angela DiTerlizzi is the author of award-winning, charming, and inspiring picture books, including the New York Times bestselling The Magical Yet series, A Very Cranky Book, Some Bugs, Just Add Glitter, and many others. She and her husband, bestselling author-illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, live with their daughter and two rescue dogs in Amherst, Massachusetts. She invites you to visit her online at angeladiterlizzi.com.

Lorena Alvarez Gómez is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Magical Yet series by Angela DiTerlizzi, The City Tree by Shira Boss, The Noon Balloon by Margaret Wise Brown, Marsha Is Magnetic by Beth Ferry, and the Carmen books by Anika Denise, among others. She lives in Bogotá, Colombia, and invites you to visit her online at lorenaalvarez.com.

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