Pushing Through: Picture Books That Inspire Perseverance

As we near the end of the school year, our students are facing big challenges, testing, transitions, and saying goodbye to the classroom routines they’ve come to know. It’s the perfect time to shine a light on stories that celebrate perseverance! These picture books show young readers how to keep going when things get tough, how mistakes can lead to growth, and how effort matters more than perfection. Whether it’s climbing a mountain, solving a tricky problem, or simply trying again, these characters remind us, we’re stronger than we think!