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"In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people--both seasoned and new--that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit." Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research on grit, MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth explains why talent is hardly...
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A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks. All of her efforts are "wrong," so she has a tantrum and talks about quitting. Fortunately, her assistant leads her to look at her work anew.
5) The grit guide for teens: a workbook to help you build perseverance, self-control & a growth mindset
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"As a teen, setting and reaching goals is an important part of growing up. Whether you want to get into a good college, make friends, excel in sports, or be a great artist or musician-- you need to persevere in order to succeed! You've probably heard of the term grit at school or online, but what does that really mean? And, more importantly, how can it help you achieve the life you want? Grit is all about having the qualities you need to accomplish...
6) D.W. flips!
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[1987]
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English
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D.W., a young aardvark, discovers that lots of practice eventually helps her master the new routine in her gymnastics class.
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Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin
Pub. Date
[2006]
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English
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Outlines a twelve-week program for overcoming a creative block or otherwise working through dry periods in an artist's life, in a guide that covers such topics as staying focused, starting new projects, and finding inspiration.
10) The donkey egg
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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[2019]
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English
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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.
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Balzer + Bray
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[2021]
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English
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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.
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Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
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English
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"One day, Kamala and Maya had an idea. A big idea: they would turn their empty apartment courtyard into a playground! Based on a true story, this is the uplifting tale of how the author's aunt and mother first learned to persevere in the face of disappointment and turned a dream into reality. This is a story of children's abillity to make a difference and of a community coming together to transform their neighborhood."--Jacket.
13) Determination
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Bridgestone Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
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English
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Explains the virtue of determination and describes ways to show it in the home, school, and community.
16) La la la
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Candlewick Press
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2017.
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English
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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. This almost wordless picture book is a gentle reminder of how powerful we can be when we dare to reach out to one another.
17) We are family
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2021]
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English
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"When Jayden and his teammates find out there's not going to be a Hoop Group this year--and maybe ever again--they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season"--
20) Skateboard fun
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Troll Associates
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[1988]
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English
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After taking many spills on his new skateboard, Poppy the bunny follows his friend Polly's advice and tries again, eventually mastering the fine art of skateboarding.
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