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• The Worry-worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes

  Diesen, Deborah,

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  Rhyming text and colorful illustrations follow Willa Whale as she tries to learn how to swim backwards, but so far she has had no successes and has made 32 mistakes. Not to worry: her friends also are learning new things and have made mistakes of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Kids Book About Perseverance

  Lermer, Yonina Schnall,

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  Brief text with minimal illustrations introduces young readers to the concept of perseverance. Defines perseverance as the ability to go on with one's goals in the face of challenges.

• Elena Camps

  Medina, Juana, 1980-

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  Elena is determined to go camping in her aunt Sylvia's tent, but has trouble putting it up. With encouragement from her friend, a little red bird, Elena perseveres through her frustrations to succeed.

• Beansprout

  Reul, Sarah Lynne,

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  A beautiful story of overcoming disappointment and embracing perseverance to succeed in a STEM project.

• The Creature of Habit Tries His Best

  Smith, Jennifer E., 1980-

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  A very big creature tries a variety of things that the very small creature seems to be really good at, but the very big creature's many attempts fall flat. When he tries to ride a bike and again fails after many tries, the very big creature decides…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Fastest Tortoise in Town

  Calvert, Howard,

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  On the day of a big race, Barbara the Tortoise doesn't even want to poke her head out of her shell, but with some encouragement from her friends, Barbara finds the confidence to take part.

• Wild Blue

  Taming a Big-kid Bike

  Slater, Dashka,

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  A picture book following little Kayla as she gets up the courage to tame her wild, blue bicycle. With help from her dad, Kayla faces her fears and rides.

• Just One Flake

  Jonker, Travis,

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  Determined to catch a snowflake on his tongue, Liam tries a variety of antics to catch one until he discovers a foolproof way to get as many snowflakes as he wants.

• A Spider Named Itsy

  Light, Steve,

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  In this retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, a spider named Itsy Bitsy needs a new home, so she sets out to build one. She helps another bug family on its way up the spout, but the rain washes them all back down. When the sun comes out, the group…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wibble Wobble Boom!

  Rodman, Mary Ann,

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  Claire's ice-skating instructor is quick to encourage her when she falls. Despite being frustrated, Claire perseveres and by the end of the class is feeling proud that she learned to glide.

• The Little Butterfly That Could

  Burach, Ross,

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  A butterfly is making his first migration, but he loses his way and is separated from his friends. He can't believe it when a whale tells him he only has 200 miles to go. He doesn't know how he'll make it that far. But with some words of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Choose to Try Again

  Estrada, Elizabeth,

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  A picture book with lyrical text that follows a girl named Kiara who normally quits activities when they become hard or when she fails at them. However, her friend Whitney encourages her to be confident and to choose to try again so she can achieve…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jabari Tries

  Cornwall, Gaia,

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  Young Jabari is determined to build a flying machine that will soar across his backyard. When it crash-lands, Jabari is physically upset. His father gives him advice to help him calm down, and Jabari, with inspiration from his younger sister,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Together We Ride

  Bolling, Valerie,

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  Simple language accompanies clear illustrations that showcase a young girl's perseverance in learning to ride a bike with her father's help. Though she makes the inevitable fall, with her father's comfort and encouragement, she tries again and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tenacious Won't Give Up

  Vaughan, Pam, 1968-

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  Celebrates the joy of a goal achieved after persevering through the tough parts.

• Five Ways to Practice Perseverance as a Family |PBS KIDS for Parents

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  Kids may approach how to try their best and not give up differently based on their interests and experiences. Try these five ways to practice perseverance. *Note: Link takes you to a non-JCPL website.

• Three tips to Help Kids Persevere | Making Caring Common

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  Daily challenges that children face range from navigating illness to making friends at a new school, struggling to understand a new concept at skill or experiencing deep grief from the loss of a loved one. As a parent, it can be tempting to solve…Read moreRead more of this annotation