Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
The Power of Presence
Elizabeth Erwin · 2020
68/100
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For early childhood educators specifically, Dr. Erwin's 25 years in the field and evidence-based approach give this real credibility, and the practical tools for managing classroom overwhelm address a genuine need. The social-justice framing woven throughout will resonate with some readers and alienate others, and outside the early childhood professional audience the book has little crossover appeal.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety88
substance70
craft66
originality64
accuracy72
hype68
age-fit72
human-eye64
Penny’s verdict68
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