Mary Can!

Name: Mary Can!
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Mary J. Blige
ISBN: 9780063216426

Author: Mary J. Blige

Narrator: Mary J. Blige

Unabridged: 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 03/28/2023

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, Performing Arts Stories, African American & Black Stories

Synopsis

From multi-award-winning singer, artist, actress, and icon Mary J. Blige comes a fun and inspirational story that teaches young readers they can be anything, and they are enough.Most of the time, people say “no” or “you can’t” because they dream too small.Young Mary has been told that there are many things she can’t do. Like stay up past bedtime, or be an astronaut or become president. But what she really wants is to sing, and she isn’t about to let anyone tell her she can’t do it!A powerful motivating tale about a confident and ambitious girl who doesn’t feed into negativity, this debut children’s book from legendary artist Mary J. Blige proves that anyone can make their dreams come true by believing in themselves. It's a great conversation starter for overcoming discouragement from others.Brought to life Mary Can! is perfect for go-getters who aren’t afraid to be a YES in a world full of NOs.

About Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and entrepreneur, and is one of the defining voices of our generation. With a track record of eight multiplatinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (and over thirty nominations), an Emmy Award, two Academy Award nominations, two Golden Globe nominations, a SAG nomination, and multiple honors, including a BET Lifetime Achievement Award, a Billboard Icon Award, and a Time 100 honor, Blige has cemented herself as a global superstar. She has starred in several film and television projects (including Netflix’s Mudbound and STARZ’ Power) and has performed on the world’s largest stages, but the role she loves most is being a motivator to girls, women, and people who dare to dream big.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Maia

I am in love with this book! I'll be honest, I picked it up because it's by Mary J Blige, but I didn't expect to be blown away--a lot of celebrity children's books fall a little short. But this is so wonderful and has a simple, empowering message for every child. Be sure to read the letter to reader......more

Goodreads review by Teonna

A young Mary is dismayed when she is told "no" or "you can't". While she understands "that every day can't be a yes day" she believes "most of the time, people say 'no' or 'you can't' because they dream too small." After talking with her mom she learns " you can't" is not a phrase that applies to dr......more

Goodreads review by Saenya

It's an encouraging story reminding us that we can do anything we set our minds to. Mary was told 'You Can't' so scales by her music teacher. After her mom and grandma told her that 'can't' shouldn't be in her vocabulary she began to believe she could be whatever she wanted. In the end, she sang the......more