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81) Wanda's roses
Author
Language
English
Description
When Wanda discovers a thornbush growing in an empty lot, she's quite sure it's a rosebush ready to bloom, so she clears away the trash, checks on it every day, and brings water.
83) Little Man
Author
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A young boy finds his passion and purpose in life--playing the drums.
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"A spunky young girl tries out different endeavors--from ballet to karate--and feels like she fails at each one. Finally her mother sits her down and gives her the encouragement she needs to persevere and succeed--and most importantly to not give up"--
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First Da Capo Press edition.
Language
English
Description
A guide to increasing emotional and mental flexibility, assessing goals, and knowing when to hang in or bail out which explores the tendency to overanalyze, ruminate, and put a positive spin on situations we actually need to avoid. In a culture which perceives quitting as a last resort, the authors propose that it's an essential tool for a happy and successful life.
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"We're all in the same boat, both literally and metaphorically, in this playful look at how we can work together for the common good. The animals in this boat discover that working together gets them much further and is more fun than trying to go their separate ways. Barney Saltzberg (Enough Is Enough) brings his trademark humor to a group of animals who learn they'll sink or swim together. Teamwork matters when we're all in the same boat!" --from...
92) Lead the way
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
A book about perseverance and determination features illustrations depicting Lightening McQueen, Doc Hudson, and the other characters from the movie Cars 3.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"What if you found out there was a tiny word that could change your frustrations into opportunities? When we tell ourselves 'I can't do this,' we give up. But if instead, we say, 'I can't do this...yet,' we're opening ourselves to the possibility of growing through challenges, also called perseverance. Join this author in practicing perseverance, adding 'yet' to your vocabulary, and learning the value of continued effort toward the things you love,...
94) Gritty Ninja
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Gritty Ninja was the type of ninja that seemed to be good at everything. He wasn't particularly talented at anything. But the one thing that set him apart was that he just never gave up. But once upon a time, Gritty Ninja was not always like this. He used to give up on things when he got bored, frustrated, or when it got too hard. Things change when a buddy introduces him to a strategy to help him grow grit and not give up. Find out what happens in...
95) Izzy Gizmo
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Izzy Gizmo loves to invent but gets frustrated when her inventions fail to work properly, so when she finds a crow with a broken wing her grandfather urges her to persist until she finds a way to help.
96) I am darn tough
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A story to show how to keep going even when something is difficult. Girls (and boys!) can become stronger and more resilient simply by realizing how strong and resilient they already are, and running provides a pathway to that realization.
97) Hook
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
A chick hatched by hens turns out to be an eaglet who must get help from a boy in learning how to fly.
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