determination (personality trait)

A young boy learns the importance of trying new things and sticking with them even when they are difficult. Includes activities.

Eleven-year-old Augie Boretski dreams of escaping his run-down Camden, New Jersey, neighborhood, but things start to turn around with help from a Big Brother, a music teacher, and a mysterious bookstore owner, so when his school is in trouble, he pulls the community together to save it.

Determined to get back the pink fangs which her teacher took from her in school one day, nine-year-old Calliope needs first of all to win over the "witch" next door.

Little Otto the Otter can do a lot of things except swim, but with the help of his sister and lots of practice, Otto finally overcomes his fears.

Ten-year-old Goose is best at goofing off, but when he decides to become the goalie for their soccer team, his friend Henry sets up a practice schedule and enlists their other friends to help Goose improve his skills.