Download or read book Not Yet written by Lori Hockema and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa Cox and Lori Hockema, both former educators, believe that students need to learn to enjoy the process of striving for a goal and not to be defeated by mistakes. The setting of this book is one full day in the life of Lorisa, the main character. The story takes the reader through her day at home and at school as she models for children a positive attitude, makes some mistakes, and experiences successes, too. Lorisa's mom demonstrates belief in her daughter by allowing her daughter to learn from her mistakes as noted when she says, "just clean it up." When Lorisa is at home, her younger brother can be found watching her carefully. Lorisa has the character traits of perseverance, kindness, assertiveness, and a positive mindset. She models how to keep a positive attitude through imperfections and mistakes as portrayed by her messy room, unorganized backpack, and always untied shoes. Lisa and Lori as authors, believe in the children who read this book. Are they there? Not yet. They'll get there you bet.