The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

 

     When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain. This classic story about the Little Blue Engine who says "I think I can, I think I can" continues to be a popular favorite.

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I Am Not Afraid To Fail by Daniel Kenney

     

     Trying, failing, trying again is essential to a life of happiness. With the help of this book children learn that failure is critical to success and they don't have to be afraid of failure. 

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The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

     A charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly.

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Stickley Sticks To It, by Brenda Miles

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      Stickley the frog has the gift of "stick-to-it-ness." His sticky toes help him stick to windows, ceilings, and surfboards — even under plates!

But Stickley's toes aren't the only way he sticks to things. His attitude helps him stick with projects — no matter how frustrating or hard they may be — so he can reach his goals.

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Dream Big Little Pig, by Kristi Yamaguchi

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      Poppy has big dreams - lots of them! But following her dreams isn't as easy as it sounds. It's a good thing Poppy's friends and family - who love her no matter what - encourage her to keep believing in herself and making her dreams come true.

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Walter Tries to Whistle, Raz-Kids Shared Reading

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      One by one, Walter's friends come over to make music, using common household items such as a whisk, spoons, and rubber bands. Meanwhile, Walter keeps trying to whistle, but he can't make a whistling sound. Finally, as all the children play their “instruments,” Walter is able to add his whistle to the band.

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Wing's Visit to Singapore, Raz Kids Level H

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      When Wing visits Singapore, his Uncle Lee takes him fishing on Bedok Jetty. It is Wing's first time fishing and he is not sure he will enjoy himself. As his uncle encourages him to keep trying, Wing learns that fishing can be fun after all.

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Sally Jean, The Bicycle Queen, by Cari Best

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      Sally Jean was born to ride. And her bicycle, Flash, is just about her best friend. But one day something terrible – and wonderful – happens. Sally Jean grows. Suddenly she finds herself too big for Flash. What's a Bicycle Queen to do? Finally, by collecting old bicycle parts to make a new bike – and giving Flash to a young friend who longs for a bigger bike of his own – she rides again!

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Can I Tell You A Secret?, by Anna Kang

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      Monty, a frog, has an embarrassing secret that he is reluctant to share with anyone but his trusted reader. He is desperately afraid of water and cannot swim. With the support of said reader and confidante, he musters the courage to tell his parents about this humiliating dilemma. Accompanied by his parents, along with the added support of a snorkel, Monty ultimately makes his victorious leap into the pond.

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You Can! Words Of Wisdom From The Little Engine That Could, by Charlie Hart

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      The Little Engine That Could is one of the most popular and enduring children's stories of all time, and for more than eighty-five years, this classic character has encouraged readers to try their hardest to achieve their dreams. This story of determination and inspiration has now been re-imagined in a charming, illustrated gift book that will speak to readers no matter what the age and no matter what the challenge.

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Emmanuel's Dream, by Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls

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      Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability.

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Whistle For Willie, by Ezra Jack Keats

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      In this charming sequel to The Snowy Day, an older and wiser Peter wants to learn to whistle. Wouldn’t it be the perfect way to call his dog Willie? Peter tries so hard to whistle that his cheeks hurt, but he doesn’t give up. With a very light hand and his legendary illustrations, Keats creates a world in which effort yields results.

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Brave Irene, by William Steig

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     Where there's a will, there's a way, as Irene proves in the danger-fraught adventure that follows. She must defy the wiles of the wicked wind, her most formidable opponent, and overcome many obstacles before she completes her mission. Surely, this winning heroine will inspire every child to cheer her on.