you’ve already got everything it takes to be a winner: right in here.’ Daddy tapped Michael on his chest.” Buoyed, Michael rushes to the court and scores the game-winning two-pointer-over the head of Mark. Michael wore “his game shoes everywhere.” But after a few months, downhearted that he hasn’t grown as fast as he’d hoped, he has a one-on-one talk with Daddy. But he adds one more thing-practice, practice, practice. Before you know it, you’ll be taller!” Young Michael does what his Mama suggests. “We’ll put salt in your shoes and say a prayer every night. When Michael confides his desire to be tall. Once home, Michael takes a time-out with Mama, who’s cooking dinner for their large and active family. He even apologizes to his brothers, who understand and remind that after all, he’s the smallest player in the game. In fact, every time “Mikey” joins in, replacing no-show older kids with longer legs and far greater reach, Mark focuses especially on him-stealing the ball and winning the game. The tallest boy in the game, Mark, seems to sense Michael’s intensity and strong competitive urge. Older brothers Larry and Ronnie play a regular pick-up game on a local court, which Michael is desperate to join. In this fable, Michael’s own special brand of hoop dreams begins on a Saturday morning. Today, Emmanuel works to spread the message that a disability is no inability.Mother and sister combine to tell of a sweet-natured family reminiscence based on the childhood of America’s most famous athlete: the one and only Michael Jordan. He also became a cyclist and rode 400 miles across Ghana in 2001. As a young boy, he would hop for two miles to get to school, learn to play soccer, and even began working at thirteen to provide for his family. Born in Ghana with one deformed leg, Emmanuel overcame obstacles throughout his life. This is the inspiring true story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah. Now Humpty is afraid of heights…until he faces his fear. We all know the story about how Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall but what happened after he fell? This story follows Humpty Dumpty, a bird watcher, whose favorite viewing spot used to be on the wall, that is until he fell. But then with the support of a cricket, Gerald keeps trying and he eventually proves the doubters wrong. He decides to give it a try anyway only to have other animals make fun of him which makes Gerald feel sad. The only problem is that he’s pretty bad at it. Gerald the giraffe really wants to dance at the upcoming Jungle Dance. Fortunately, her great-aunt describes the process of building airplanes and helps Rosie see how failures can be turned into opportunities. After that, Rosie starts to keep her dreams to herself. But one day the uncle she loves most giggles when she shows him a hat she made from parts of a fan and cheddar cheese spray. ![]() She has big dreams of becoming an engineer when she’s older. Rosie spends most of her time tinkering and making machines. ![]() Through great adversity, Irene finally makes it to the palace and is rewarded with a hot meal, amazement, kind words, and the satisfaction of having completed her mission. But Irene sets out on her mission anyway. The only problem is that a fierce snowstorm is brewing and the wind howling. Irene’s mother, a dressmaker, gives her the task of delivering a gown to the duchess. The following fourteen books contain stories of people from all walks of life – some stories are true and some are fictional, some are whimsy while others are serious, but all contain stories your kids will love as they take in the important messages they convey. And while life experience teaches the most valuable lessons, hearing stories of others who have demonstrated perseverance can encourage kids when faced with their own challenges. Or Einstein had stopped studying after his teachers said he was mentally handicapped due to not speaking until he was 4 or reading until he was 7?Īnd then there is Vincent Van Gogh who easily could have assumed his artwork was worthless given the criticism he’d received over his lifetime.īeing able to persevere through difficulty and rise above, is a key to progressing in life. ![]() What if Nelsen Mandela had stopped resisting his government’s apartheid after 27 years of imprisonment? Such a huge word both in letters and meaning.Īnd yet, being able to stick with something to reach a desired goal or destination is such an essential skill for success in life. ** As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These children’s books about perseverance illustrate why staying with a goal, despite challenges or setbacks, can be so very gratifying.
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