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stubbornness

Books about stubbornness for readers of all ages.

Cover of I'm not taking a bath

I'm not taking a bath

Laura Gehl

Ages 2–6independenceresistance to routines

Cover of Hogwash!

Hogwash!

Karma Wilson

Ages 3–7cleanlinesshumor

Cover of Timothy Cox will not change his socks

Timothy Cox will not change his socks

Robert Kinerk

Ages 4–8perseveranceindividuality

Cover of Stella's Staying Put (Animal Crackers)

Stella's Staying Put (Animal Crackers)

Rose Impey

Ages 4–8individualitydetermination

Cover of Cat Wants Cuddles

Cat Wants Cuddles

P. Crumble

Ages 3–7affectionstubbornness