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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, in this debut picture book from the iconic voting rights advocate.
3) Plunked
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Sixth-grader Jack Mogens loses his nerve after getting hit by a pitch, and has to dig deep within himself to avoid giving up the sport he loves.
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English
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When Rosie is unable to invent a contraption to help one of Aunt Rose's Raucous Riveters friends, she calls on classmates Iggy Peck and Ada Twist to help.
Rosie is working with Aunt Rose and her friends, the Raucous Riveters, on designing a new invention, but when her designs keep failing, Rosie starts to lose hope until her friends Iggy and Ada offer some help
6) Spin
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
As she rides her bike up and down steep slopes, a little girl reminds herself that if she just keeps moving she will eventually climb her mountain.
8) La la la
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Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Follows a singing girl's fruitless search for a friend in her world, until one night when her song is finally heard by someone who understands.
10) Just one flake
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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Determined to catch a perfect snowflake, Liam sticks out his tongue and tries a number of tricks, all to no avail, but after giving it one last shot, he grabs one in an unexpected way.
12) Clorinda
Author
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Defying the odds, Clorinda the cow follows her dream of becoming a ballet dancer.
13) D.W. Flips!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1987]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
D.W., a young anteater, discovers that lots of practice eventually helps her master the new routine in her gymnastics class.
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2021.
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English
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Celebrates everyday courage, including believing in ourselves, speaking out, trying new things, asking for help, and getting back up no matter how many times we may fall. Includes information on how to let go of fear by practicing yoga poses and mindful breathing exercises.
15) The donkey egg
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
After fast-talking Fox leaves him with a large, green egg, Bear spends minutes, hours, days, and weeks lovingly caring for it with the help of his neighbor Hare.
16) Wild pitch
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Robbie Hammond, the Dulaney Orioles' pitcher, has to persevere through a losing season"--
17) Oops-a-Daisy!
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Pub. Date
2004.
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English
Description
As little Daisy Rabbit struggles to learn how to hop, her mother points out other baby animals having trouble with their lessons until Daisy realizes that everyone needs practice when trying something new.
18) I promise
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Presents inspiring promises to oneself and to one's community that will ensure success in the future, including promising to go to school, to be open and try new things, and to stand up for what's right.
19) Unflappable
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Three flightless birds creatively and persistently pursue their dream of flying until, at last, they succeed"--
20) Gumption!
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
When Peter goes on an African adventure with his beloved Uncle Nigel, who hopes to spot a rare gorilla, the oblivious Nigel urges Peter on by telling him to have gumption, while Peter keeps his eyes open and uses his ingenuity.
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