perseverance

Perseverance Spot teaches children all the ways on how to succeed if we just kept trying.

"Kids discover the true stories of remarkable people whose scars have been a part of their journey, who have helped them become the world-shakers and game-changers that they are! The engaging and high-interest stories include Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman, war veteran and now-senator Tammy Duckworth, and beyond-belief rock climber extraordinaire Aron Ralston, who all endured intense trauma that led to pronounced scars, but also helped them forge purposeful identities as they came to peace with their bodies"--Amazon.

Jabari tries to make a flying machine all by himself in his backyard, but when it doesn't work, he finds it is okay to ask for assistance from Dad and his little sister, Nika.

"Claire can't wait to get out on the ice and skate, skate, skate! She's going to jump, leap, and twirl! Just you wait--pretty soon she'll be on TV and dazzling audiences everywhere. But when Claire and her mom arrive at the Ice Center for Claire's very first skating lesson, it's not everything Claire was dreaming it would be . . . In this humorous tale of expectation meets reality, Claire discovers beautiful performances require lots of skill, and it's going to take many small failures and perseverance if she wants to skate like a pro"--Front jacket flap.

"A unique little girl wants everything to be perfect for her upcoming sleepover, so her dad steps in to show her the importance of planning and patience"--Provided by publisher.

"Magazine spreads and Hollywood hits showcase stars with perfect skin, perfect faces, perfect hair, perfect lives, perfect... everything. But what if the absence of scars is really a lie? And what if, underneath all that perfection, something far more powerful and authentic is waiting to be seen, shown, and heard? In Braver Than I Thought, kids meet the true stories of remarkable people whose scars have been a part of their journey, who have helped them become the world-shakers and game-changers that they are! Kids will find the engaging and high-interest stories of Black Panther's Chadwick Boseman, war veteran and now-senator Tammy Duckworth, and beyond-belief rock climber extraordinaire Aron Ralston, who have all endured intense trauma that led to pronounced scars, but also helped them forge purposeful identities as they came to peace with their bodies. Readers will find that whatever the physical, mental, or emotional challenges that we face, it is not the end of a story, but rather the beginning of a new one"--Provided by the publisher.

In this picture book with a subtle message about taking enough time, Pete the Cat has a hard time finding his friends during a game of hide-and-seek and asks young readers to join in the fun.

After his father's death, Isaiah feels that he is now the man of the house and it is his responsibility to take care of his Mama and little sister. When things get really tough at home, Isaiah depends on the stories in his daddy's journal in order to find his way out of the darkness.

A fictional story about a soccer team.

Bounce Back Betty is a touching tale of a freckled face little girl, who wants nothing more than to win a race. There?s just one problem, she?s not very fast. It's harder to come in first than she thought! Her mama is able to encourage her to keep trying to find out what she is good at. By learning to not give up, she is able to enthusiastically try new things. In a realistic chat with her mom, a young girl discovers how all creatures have valuable gifts, even if they don?t finish first in the race. The characters in this story might move slooooowwwwwlllly . . . yet they will quickly steal your heart. This inspirational book tells an encouraging and uplifting story for readers of any age. It also reminds us of the importance of resilience, self-esteem, and learning to love ourselves for who we are (even if it?s different than who we thought we would be). Bounce Back Betty has a hopeful and inspiring message that will bring positivity to all who read it.