determination (personality trait)

Gemma is convinced that her gymnastics coach is punishing her for accidentally kicking him in the face when he yells at her and gives her extra strength exercises, but she is determined to improve, in chapter-book format.

"As Little Leo and his mother walk along the riverbank in the African grasslands, he watches all the animals playing and leaping around and gets an idea--what if he jumped to the top of that mountain in the distance? The young lion cub leaps again and again. But he trips over his paws, falls into mud, and never makes the top of the ledge. He assures Mama he only missed because of the way the wind was blowing or maybe the bugs that flew in his face--next time, he'll get there for sure! With Mama's encouragement and his own determination, can the proud young lion make his leap?"--Publisher description.

In interwoven narratives, a young girl and her mother support one another as one tries out for the baseball team and the other interviews for a bricklaying job, then celebrate their success together.

A cautionary tale in which a little girl must find a way to escape an insatiable flock of pigeons after sharing some bread with one.

"The . . . true story of Tani Adewumi, a Nigerian refugee who garnered international news coverage after winning the New York State Chess Championship at the age of eight. Tani's story of finding a new life in America reminds children that perseverance and hope make a difference--and small acts of kindness can make the world a better place"--Provided by publisher.

A little pig, frustrated by the limitations of his young age and small size, is encouraged to keep trying, growing, and learning until he meets his goals.

After learning she cannot take a cake decorating class with her best friend, partly because her parents consider her a quitter, eleven-year-old Eliza tries to prove herself by sticking with a taekwondo class all summer.

With determination and help from her new friends, a ten-year-old New York City girl overcomes obstacles while pursuing her dream of becoming a prima ballerina.

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

Friends Gnu and Shrew both dream of crossing the river, finding treasure, and having amazing adventures but while Gnu is dreaming, Shrew is planning and building.