Stories to spark perseverance & discussions on learning
This charming picture book tells the story of one small piglet who uses the Power of Yet to conquer frustration. While it may not be possible to perfectly flip pancakes or play the violin yet, with practice and patience and courage and grit, anything is possible!
Printed with a dyslexia-friendly font, Aaron Slater, Illustrator tells the empowering story of a boy with dyslexia who discovers that his learning disability may inform who he is, but it does not define who he is, and that there are many ways to be a gifted communicator.
Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.
Mo Willems composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage.
What goal did the character set for themself?
What other strategies could the [character] try?
How do you think [character] will/could solve their problem?
Does [character] have a fixed or growth mindset? Explain.
What could [character] do differently next time?
How did [character] use mistakes to create success?
Why does [character] fear trying something new?
What can [character] learn from their mistake?
Did [character] ask for help when they needed it? Would asking for help have made a difference?
Did the character achieve their goal at the end? How do we know?