perseverance

A beloved grandfather's special song helps inspire two boys to pursue their improbable dreams of becoming a professional football player and an airline pilot. Based on a true story.

To participate in next Halloween's festivities with his family, Finn the ghost must first learn to face his fears.

"Offering wisdom for everyone, along with colorful original illustrations, arcade icon Pac-Man shares a collection of his most famous inspirational and feel-good quotes"--OCLC.

"After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her . . . not yet at least! . . . we follow Zahra's story as she glides across the floors of her house in her socks all the way to the ice rink . . . and as she repeatedly says ''not yet'' to naysayers--including herself--who try to convince her to stop pursuing her dream"--Provided by publisher.

This beautiful ode to the endless possibilities of the future expresses the many hopes and dreams we hold for our children and ourselves and more importantly, reminds us what we wish for everyone is that they can love and be loved.

"Little Nick is frustrated with his new roller skates--they won't ride as he imagined! With no skating skills, he falls down over and over again. He even scrapes his knee! Nick is ready to give up roller skating. Fortunately, his father teaches him about perseverance. Knowing this essential ability allows Nick to keep trying, and he eventually masters roller skating like he always wanted. Learn about perseverance together with Nick, and use it in your everyday life to pursue your goals and dreams!"--Back cover.

"Rhyno the rhino and the Princeton Turtles are on the baseball diamond. How will Rhyno's teammates help him persevere and win the game against the Sandyville Jays?"--Back cover.

Poverty-stricken Joseph bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at him.

When it is first announced, Chicken Little is not interested in the marathon featuring Hare--until the rest of the flock falls for Hare's fraudulent methods and she becomes determined to prove that Hare is a total fraud.

A little girl learns to ride her bike with the help of her father, and she feels like she's flying when she rides! Everything is going great until she falls, and suddenly the bike seems very scary. Follow along as she learns to succeed, soaks in the outside world, and learns that when you fall, you have to get back up.