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trying your best

Books about trying your best for readers of all ages.

Cover of Izzy the Very Bad Burglar

Izzy the Very Bad Burglar

Amy Proud

Ages 4–8self-acceptanceperseverance

Cover of Little raccoon who could

Little raccoon who could

Susan Cornell Poskanzer

Ages 4–8perseveranceconfidence