determination (personality trait)

Samantha Duck convinces her friend Sebastian, a tortoise, to help her bring Christmas to the animals on their farm and around the world.

"Against his Mama's warnings that he's 'not yet ready to fly,' Benjamin takes a leap of faith and suddenly finds himself free-falling. Spread your wings and embark with Benjamin Birdie on a . . . journey of discovery, determination and teamwork as he strives to get back to his nest"--Provided by publisher.

"Benjamin Birdie, with his mother's support and encouragement from all his tree-dwelling friends, finds the courage and confidence to soar. Soon, after witnessing Benjamin's success, his tree-dwelling friends are inspired to follow their own dreams and try things they thought they could never do"--Provided by publisher.

"Young children learn that try-again time is learn-and-grow time, and that they get lots of chances to try again every day"--.

When the principal of the super competitive Benjamin Banneker STEAM Academy announces the start of an epic Team Competition, Frederick Douglass Zezzmer is determined to win the trophy and prove to his dad he's worthy, but soon he learns there is no "i" in Team.

Little Blue Engine tries hard and passes her final test for Engine School, but learns that everyone's journey is different and that, sometimes, success requires a little help.

When her abuelo is injured at the local landfill, second-grader Sofia is determined to transform the dangerous Mount Trashmore into a park, taking on City Hall in the process. Presented in Spanish.

"Poppy is a pig with big dreams, but other people keep telling her she can not dance like a ballerina. . . . When she happens upon a skating rink, she sets out to learn to skate--and at last her determination pays off"--Provided by publisher.

Maya plans to build the perfect treehouse, but after doing research and selecting the perfect spot, she finds she must recruit helpers to get the job done.

"A warm, cozy lap. The toasty smell of baking bread. Tasty food served in a bright-blue bowl. These make Haven's life as an indoor pet heaven. All thanks to her beloved human and rescuer, Ma Millie. But when Ma Millie becomes too sick to care for her, the cat's cozy life is turned upside down, and Haven decides she must seek out another human for help. Anything for Ma Millie! Her vow pulls her out of her safe nest into the shadowy forest and down unfamiliar and dangerous roads. When her first plan fails, Haven meets a wilderness-savvy fox who volunteers as an ally, and their perilous journey together brings some victories. But Haven finds herself pitted against creatures far wilder than she ever could be, testing her strength and spirit to their limits. Will her loyalty to Ma Millie--and her newfound confidence in herself--be enough to help Haven see the quest through to its conclusion? Can she stand up against the fierce predator that is tracking her every move?"--Provided by the publisher.