![]() ![]() Emmanuel’s Dream by Laurie Ann ThompsonĪlthough he was born with one misshapen leg, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah pursued life with a tenacity that helped him accomplish all that he set his mind to. A story of pursuing one’s passion with perseverance. When Rosie’s attempt to build a flying contraption for her aunt doesn’t turn out quite as she plans, she feels like a failure but learns that in life the only true failure is giving up. Very patiently, with great determination, he slowly regains some of the control in his injured right arm, and although his abilities aren’t exactly the same, he goes on to become a celebrated artist. This whimsically illustrated story tells the tale of a talented artist who grows up immersed in the joy of creating art until he is tragically injured in a war. A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jen Bryant This beautiful retelling of “Humpty Dumpty” imagines what the fragile egg would do to regain his courage after falling from the wall. A wonderful story for encouraging kids to think outside the box. Although his body is not remotely designed for flight, Penguin’s creativity and ingenuity, not to mention his persistence, lead to the fulfillment of his dreams. ![]() Penguin has big dreams of soaring through the sky with the seagulls. With determination and practice, as well as a fair share of frustration, her trials ultimately lead to triumph. This sweet tale follows the course of a little one trying to learn to ride a bike, a milestone to which younger students will surely relate. Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle by Chris Raschka We follow along as Willie goes through his day, trying, trying and trying some more until finally his efforts are rewarded with a tweet! 9. Young Willie longs to be able to whistle for his dog, but try as he might, he just cannot figure out how to do it. “Oh, how Willie wished he could whistle …” begins this beloved classic. A great story for encouraging kids to dream big and never give up. Despite his many creative attempts, he learns in the end that sometimes having your dreams come true requires a little flexibility. In this inspirational story, a young stargazer wishes to catch a star of his very own. The main character imagines all of her potential future selves and realizes with hard work and dedication she can reach any goal she desires. I Can’t Do That, YET by Esther CordovaĪ tale that teaches the importance of the word ‘yet’ in developing a growth mindset. But with the help of her wise teacher, she learns with patience and perseverance she can solve any problem she sets her mind to. Sophie is frustrated when she can’t solve a puzzle and comes to the conclusion that she just isn’t smart. When Sophie Thinks She Can’t… by Molly Bang This charming story is chock-full of helpful practical tips to help children (and all of us, really) build a strong mind. My Strong Mind: A Story About Developing Mental Strength by Niels Van Hove Beautifully illustrated, this story teaches us that creating (art and life) is a process that requires patience and faith. Sometimes things that look like smudgy messes actually evolve into the most beautiful pictures. ![]()
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