The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
The main character in the story is working on a project. She has her plan in mind, but it is not working out the way she wants it to! Watch what happens as she uses Perseverance to finish her project.

Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
Sometimes, things don't go as planned! Read along to see how mistakes can be turned into masterpieces.

Flight School by Lita Judge
A persevering little penguin is determined to fly like all the other birds, so he joins a flight school. Throughout the book, he never gives up. With a little technical support, he finally is able to fulfill his dream of flying!

The Water Princess by Susan Verde; Georgie Badiel; Peter H. Reynolds
In a small African village, clean drinking water isn't available so Princess Gie Gie makes the long journey to the well. Instead of wearing a crown on her head, Gie Gie wears a heavy pot to collect water in. many people, including Gie Gie, walk for miles each day to collect clean drinking waters, which shows Perseverance and determination! This book also sheds light on the struggle that continues all over the world today, instilling hope for a future when all children will have access to clean drinking water.

Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus; Jose Aruego
Little Leo is having trouble doing anything right, but his mom knows that it's just because he's a lame bloomer. Will watching for signs of blooming help him bloom any more quickly?

Dream Big, Little Pig! by Kristi Yamaguchi; Tim Bowers
Ice-skating Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi scores a gold medal with this story about a waddling pig named Poppy who has a big, BIG dream to be a star. But will she have what it takes even when it's not as easy as it looks, to slide and glide her way to queen of the ice?

Aaron Slater, Illustrator by Andrea Beaty; David Roberts
Enjoy this vibrant, uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you don't fit in.

After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again) by Dan Santat
After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds.

Earn It! by Cinders McLeod
In this introduction to the concept of earning money, an exuberant bunny learns that fame and fortune must be earned.

How to Find a Fox by Nilah Magruder
Equipped with a camera and determination, an adventurous little girl tries to track down an elusive red fox, which proves more difficult than she thought.

Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones; Sara Ogilvie
Izzy Gizmo loves to invent but gets frustrated when her inventions fail to work properly, so when she finds a crow with a broken wing her grandfather urges her to persist until she finds a way to help.

Jabari Tries by Gaia Cornwall
Jabari is inventing a machine that will fly all the way across the yard! But making it go from CRASH to WHOOSH will take grit, patience, and maybe even a little help from his sister.

Kitties on Dinosaurs by Michael Slack
A daring, dinosaur-climbing adventure leads to ... kitty hijinks in this ... tale of perseverance.

The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi; Lorena Alvarez
New things can be tricky, but never you fret--it's time to make friends with the Magical Yet.

A Thousand No's by D. J. Corchin; Dan Dougherty
A little girl with a great idea is, at first, disheartened to hear "NO!", but with perseverance, collaboration, and imagination she finds a way to build something even greater.

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Brian is left alone in the wilderness after surviving a plane crash. With true determination, he finds a way to survive on his own.

Almost Home by Joan Bauer
Sugar Mae Cole gets hit hard by life. Her grandfather dies, her dad leaves again, and she is left without a home. Needing a new start, Sugar and her mom head to Chicago. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush, and many supportive people along the way, Sugar learns how to overcome and respond to challenges she is faced.

She Persisted Around the World by Chelsea Clinton; Alexandra Boiger
This book chronicles the story of thirteen women who changed the world with their Perseverance. Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo. They haven't let anyone get in their way and have helped us better understand our world and what's possible.

What Do You Do with a Problem? by Kobi Yamada
When a child encountered a problem, he's not sure what to do so he ignores it. But the problem persists and gains size as it gains momentum. How will Perseverance help the child face it rather than run from it and ultimately find something beautiful deep within the problem?

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
In this treasure, a child wants to build the most magnificent thing, but as she creates, it's turning out all wrong. Back to the drawing board she goes, more times than she cares to count. Will she persevere in order to make the most magnificent gift for her sidekick?

Leo the Lightning Bug by Eric Drachman; James Muscarello
In this book, a little lightning bug named Leo is laughed at by his friends, because his light doesn't light up...yet. Perseverance helps this little one not only find himself but finally feel BIG.

The Tortoise and the Hare by Jerry Pinkney
In this recent version of the age-old fable, the tortoise and the hare have a big race. While the hare relies on his laurels, the underdog tortoise goes slow and steady, using the value of Perseverance to win the race.

Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai; Kerascoët
Malala tells her story by showing readers how to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times.

Building Zaha by Victoria Tentler-Krylov
An inspiring picture book biography about British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, who was a pioneer in her field against all odds.

She Caught the Light by Kathryn Lasky; Julianna Swaney
A nonfiction picture book [that] tells the inspiring true story of astronomer Williamina Fleming, who helped lay the foundations for modern astronomy and overcame impossible odds as an immigrant and a woman.

Flip! How the Frisbee Took Flight by Margaret Muirhead; Adam Gustavson
A history of the Frisbee.

Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Esperanza and her mother are forced to leave their life of wealth and privilege in Mexico to go work in the labor camps of Southern California, where they must adapt to the harsh circumstances facing Mexican farm workers on the eve of the Great Depression.