pickNominated for the 2026 Washington State Children's Choice Award, Built to Last is a simple story with intense illustrations about perseverance, patience, and friendship.
If everyone yells,
how will we be able to
hear one another?
Food for thought.
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See how Luna puts her cute face in between me and my book? Clever girl.
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“She may be fast, but I‘m quick, and that‘s just the same.“
In The Quickest Kid in Clarksville by Pat Zietlow Miller, young Alta loves to run faster than anyone else in her town, but when a new girl, Charmaine, shows up with a pair of shiny new sneakers, Alta starts to wonder if she can still be the fastest.
pickan inspiring story about self-esteem, sportsmanship, and the power of kindness
“ 'All by myself
I gathered the sticks,
I built the fire,
I mixed the cake.
And
all by myself
I am going to eat it!' “
I think this book would pair well with The Grasshopper and The Ants! They have similar lessons.
pickOne of my favorite folk tales! I like the lesson is for everyone to contribute equally- it isn't fair for one person to do all the work for you.
This book could be really good lesson in the beginning of the year to help students learn the importance of making new friends and keeping friends.
