perseverance

"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.

"Rodrigo has lost his family home due to a devastating tornado. Surrounded by rubble, he almost gives up. But then he remembers his father's words of encouragement and finds the strength to build a new life."--Provided by publisher.

When she is chosen to compete in the local spelling bee, Stacey learns that, win or lose, her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all.

Practicing for their performance as dancing partners at the Chipping Cheddar summer festival, Angelina Ballerina and her cousin Henry overcome initial setbacks with lots of patience and practice.

"Wade doesn't understand why things like math and spelling seem so easy for other kids but so hard for him. His brain doesn't seem to work right, and he can't focus with all the stuff going on in his head. He tries so hard, but feels like he stinks at everything! Just when he is about to give up. Wade's fantabulous brain comes to the rescue. By using tools in his 'Brain Tool Box,' Wade learns how to give his brain a tune-up, making it stronger and more efficient. He also visits a brain trainer, a special brain mechanic, who teaches him how to work smarter not harder"--Back cover.

"Xavier, Brad, and Yadina are off on a fossil hunt with paleontologist Mary Anning! She helps them learn that when you start something it feels good to finish it"--Back cover.