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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


Be Persistent Books

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Be Persistent

The Book of Mistakes

By Corinna LuykenDial Books

Even the biggest “mistakes” can be the source of the brightest ideas—and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too.

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Be Kind, Be Prepared, Be Persistent

The Day You Begin

By Jacqueline WoodsonNancy Paulsen Books

Other students laugh when Rigoberto introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.

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Be Creative, Be Persistent

The Dot

By Peter H. ReynoldsWalker Books Ltd

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher’s encouragement leads her to change her mind.

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Be Persistent

The Kiss Box

By Bonnie VerburgOrchard Books

This book helps reassure children that their mothers will always be connected to them, even when they are not together.

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Be Persistent

The Most Magnificent Thing

By Ashley SpiresKids Can Press

A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing!

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Be Persistent

The OK Book

By Amy Krouse RosenthalHarper Collins Publishers

A character enumerates a great many things that it enjoys doing, although not great at any of them, knowing that someday it will excel at something.

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Be Persistent

What Do You Do With a Chance?

By Kobi YamadaCompendium Inc

When a child is given chances to try new things, he is hesitant until he realizes that he doesn’t need to be brave all the time to embrace the opportunities that come his way.

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Be Persistent

When Sophie Thinks She Can’t

By Molly BangThe Blue Sky Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.

Sophie learns to respond to challenges by using the words “try” and “yet.” Use to introduce the growth mindset.

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