The Virtues Project defines perseverance as “staying the course for as long as it takes. Steadfastness and persistence in pursuing our goals.” Perseverance is important for kids to develop because life is full of challenges and learning how to persevere helps children achieve both short and long term goals, have successful relationships and have the grit to keep trying.
Jabari Tries
Written and Illustrated by Gaia Cornwall
The virtue of perseverance is explored in this book when Jabari tries to make a flying machine in his backyard.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #makerspace #tinkering #flexibility #smallmoments
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Written and Illustrated by Ashley Spires
The virtue of perseverance is explored in this book when Lou struggles to climb a tree with her friends.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #courage #friendship #helpfulness
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Written and Illustrated by Aram Kim
The virtue of perseverance is explored when Yoomi is determined to like Kimchi and tries to find different ways to make it taste better.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #determination #helpfulness
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Written and Illustrated by Ashely Spires
The virtue of perseverance is explored when a little girl is determined to make something magnificent.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #determination #helpfulness #friendship #joyfulness
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Written by Kat Zhang
Illustrated by Charlene Chua
The virtue of perseverance is explored as Amy tries to make a perfect bao with her family.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #determination #helpfulness #family #joyfulness
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Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
The virtue of perseverance is explored when Vashti struggles to make artwork.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #art #creativity #trustworthiness
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Written and Illustrated by Peter Brown
The virtue of perseverance is explored when Lucy is determined to make a little boy her pet.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #determination #friendship #responsibility
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Written and Illustrated by Peter Brown
The virtue of perseverance is explored when Lucy is determined to make a new friend.
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Written and Illustrated by Agnes de Lestrade and Valeria Docampo
The virtue of perseverance is explored in a land where words cost money and a little boy does not give up to communicate his love.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #selfexpression #communication #honest #modesty #anticapitalism #patient
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Written and Illustrated by Leo Timmers
The virtue of perseverance is explored when Arnold is caught in a storm and his resourcefulness makes the best out of a bad situation.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience#predictions #resourcefulness #purposefulness #joyfulness #community #creativity #helpfulness
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Written and Illustrated by Leo Timmers
The virtue of perseverance is explored when Franky is determined to prove that robots live in outer space.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience#predictions #resourcefulness #purposefulness #joyfulness #community #creativity
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Written and Illustrated by Ole Konnecke
The virtue of perseverance is explored when Bert is determined to fly. He gets support from his friends.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #determination #predictions #joyfulness #helpfulness #community #cooperation
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Written by Kobi Yamada
Illustrated by Mae Besom
The virtue of perseverance is explored when a child has an idea and doesn’t give up.
Teachable Moments: #perseverance #resilience #wonder #creativity #persistence
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