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• After the Fall

  How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again

  Santat, Dan

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  An inspirational story about facing one's fears and the importance of getting back up after a fall.

• Flight School

  Judge, Lita

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  A penguin, who is determined to fly, perseveres and, with the help of friends, achieves his goal.

• Giraffes Can't Dance

  Andreae, Giles, 1966-

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  Gerald the giraffe bravely keeps trying to dance once he's reminded that we all dance to different music.

• I'm Going to Build a Snowman

  Awan, Jashar

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  This fun story conveys that, with a positive mindset, joy can be found in imperfection.

• It's Okay to Make Mistakes

  Parr, Todd

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  With his distinctly humorous and whimsical illustrations, Todd Parr assures children that it's okay to try new things and to make mistakes.

• Hugo and the Impossible Thing

  Smith, Renée Felice, 1985-

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  With courage, determination, and help from friends, Hugo learns that what may seem impossible might be possible after all.

• Jabari Jumps

  Cornwall, Gaia

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  With his father's support and encouragement, Jabari finds the strength to face his fears and try something new.

• The Little Butterfly That Could

  Burach, Ross

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  An engaging and funny story that teaches little ones to not give up. The little butterfly reminds us all that if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again!

• The Magical Yet

  DiTerlizzi, Angela

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  In lyrical, rhyming text, this upbeat story conveys how the word "yet" can make anything possible as you learn new things.

• Mel Fell

  Tabor, Corey R.

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  Mel, a courageous little bird, learns that sometimes you might fall before you learn to fly.

• The Power of Yet

  Cocca-Leffler, Maryann, 1958-

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  A little pig uses the power of yet to overcome frustrations and challenges, learning that with courage, practice, persistence, and grit, anything is possible.

• Tilda Tries Again

  Percival, Tom, 1977-

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  Tilda finds a new way to approach problems and cope with unexpected change--resilience!

• Unflappable

  Ward, Matthew (Children's writer)

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  This inspirational story uses adorable illustrations to convey the journey of three flightless birds who won't give up their dream of flying.

• What Do You Do With a Chance?

  Yamada, Kobi

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  A motivational story that reminds the reader that chances can become new friendships, exciting opportunities and daring discoveries. So, what will you do with your chance?

• When Sophie Thinks She Can't...

  Bang, Molly

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  Sophie learns that struggling to solve a problem doesn't mean she can't do it.