“What are the best Children’s books about and for Hard Work?” We looked at 183 of the top Kids Hard Work books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!
The top 16 titles, all appearing on 3 or more “Best Kids Hard Work” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 150+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.
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After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds.
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Plucky Irene, a dressmaker’s daughter, braves a firece snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.
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Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there’s never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.…
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Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people–but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.…
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Hana Hashimoto has signed up to play her violin at her school’s talent show. The trouble is, she’s only a beginner, and she’s had only three lessons. Will her confidence waver on the night of the show?
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Enna is a girl who doesn’t believe in herself and often utters the phrase “I can’t do that!” One night in a dream she sees all the possible future versions of herself, discovering that she can be any of those versions with time, knowledge and dedication.
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Ramon loses confidence in his ability to draw, but his sister gives him a new perspective on things.
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A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.
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A little boy wishes he could whistle. On board pages.
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Little Penguin, who has the “soul of an eagle,” enrolls in flight school.
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Gerald the giraffe is too clumsy to dance with all the other animals at the Jungle Dance, until he finds the right music.
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In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.
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Young Michael Jordan, who is smaller than the other players, learns that determination and hard work are more important than size when playing the game of basketball.
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Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher’s encouragement leads her to change her mind.
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A little girl has a wonderful idea. With the help of her canine assistant, she is going to make the most magnificent thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. But making the most magnificent thing turns out to be harder than she thinks.…
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Eager to have a star of his own, a boy devises imaginative ways of catching one.
| # | Books | Authors | Lists |
| 17 | A Chair for My Mother | Vera B. Williams | Buggy And Buddy |
| – | – | – | Self Sufficient Kids |
| 18 | A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin | Jen Bryant | Big Life Journal |
| – | – | – | We Are Teachers |
| 19 | Ada Twist, Scientist | Andrea Beaty | Babble |
| – | – | – | Big Life Journal |
| 20 | Beautiful Oops! | Big Life Journal | |
| – | – | – | Self Sufficient Kids 2 |
| 21 | Marvelous Mattie | Big Life Journal | |
| – | – | – | Children’s Library Lady |
| 22 | Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn’t Sit Still | Big Life Journal | |
| – | – | – | Self Sufficient Kids 2 |
| 23 | Thanks for the Feedback, I Think (Best Me I Can Be!) | Big Life Journal | |
| – | – | – | Self Sufficient Kids 2 |
| 24 | The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes | Big Life Journal | |
| – | – | – | Self Sufficient Kids 2 |
| 25 | What Do You Do With a Chance? | Kobi Yamada | Big Life Journal |
| – | – | – | We Are Teachers |
| 26 | What Do You Do With a Problem? | Big Life Journal | |
| – | – | – | Self Sufficient Kids 2 |
| 27 | What Do You Do With an Idea? | Big Life Journal | |
| – | – | – | Self Sufficient Kids 2 |
| 28 | Wonder | R.M. Palacio | AM Fam |
| – | – | – | Big Life Journal |
| 29 | You Can Do It Bert! | Big Life Journal | |
| – | – | – | Self Sufficient Kids |
| 30 | 12 Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali | Medium | |
| 31 | A Dance Like Starlight: One Ballerina’s Dream | Kristy Dempsey. | AM Fam |
| 32 | A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning | Big Life Journal | |
| 33 | A Time to Dance | Padma Venkatraman. | AM Fam |
| 34 | A Whistle for Willie | Self Sufficient Kids 2 | |
| 35 | Amazing Grace | Self Sufficient Kids | |
| 36 | Anne of Green Gables | Big Life Journal | |
| 37 | Be a Changemaker: How to Start Something that Matters | Laurie Ann Thompson. | AM Fam |
| 38 | be happy! | Big Life Journal | |
| 39 | Be Kind | Pat Zietlow Miller. | AM Fam |
| 40 | Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court | Medium | |
| 41 | Being Teddy Roosevelt | Claudia Mills. | AM Fam |
| 42 | Better Nate than Ever | Tim Federle. | AM Fam |
| 43 | Big Life Journal | Self Sufficient Kids 2 | |
| 44 | Booked | Medium | |
| 45 | Brontorina | Big Life Journal | |
| 46 | Brown Girl Dreaming | Jacqueline Woodson. | AM Fam |
| 47 | Bubble Gum Brain | Big Life Journal | |
| 48 | Can I Play Too? | Mo Willems | Buggy And Buddy |
| 49 | Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream | Medium | |
| 50 | Colorful Dreamer | Self Sufficient Kids | |
| 51 | Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, a Life in Balance | Medium | |
| 52 | Creatrilogy Box Set (Dot, Ish, Sky Color) | Big Life Journal | |
| 53 | Cry Heart but Never Break | Glenn Ringtved | The Guardian |
| 54 | Dragon Island | Martin Baynton | The Guardian |
| 55 | Dream Big, Princess! | Babble | |
| 56 | Dreams Come True…All They Need Is You! | Big Life Journal | |
| 57 | Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting | Big Life Journal | |
| 58 | Everyone Can Learn to Ride a Bicycle | Chris Raschka | We Are Teachers |
| 59 | Extra Yarn | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 60 | Fat Angie | e. E. Charlton-Trujillo. | AM Fam |
| 61 | Firebird: Ballerina Misty Copeland Shows a Young Girl How to Dance Like the Firebird | Medium | |
| 62 | Frederick | Big Life Journal | |
| 63 | Ghost | Medium | |
| 64 | Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls | Big Life Journal | |
| 65 | Grace for President | Kelly DiPucchio. | AM Fam |
| 66 | Grit for Kids | Big Life Journal | |
| 67 | Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance | Big Life Journal | |
| 68 | Hatchet | Big Life Journal | |
| 69 | Have You Seen Elephant? | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 70 | Here Comes the Garbage Barge | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 71 | Hidden Figures | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 72 | How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character | Big Life Journal | |
| 73 | How to Be an Imperfectionist | Big Life Journal | |
| 74 | How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk | Big Life Journal | |
| 75 | How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk | Big Life Journal | |
| 76 | I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfullness | Big Life Journal | |
| 77 | I Think, I Am! | Big Life Journal | |
| 78 | I Won’t Quit | Big Life Journal | |
| 79 | Iggy Peck, Architect | Big Life Journal | |
| 80 | Izzy Gizmo | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 81 | Jabari Jumps | Gaia Cornwall | We Are Teachers |
| 82 | James and the Giant Peach | Big Life Journal | |
| 83 | Jesse Owens: Fastest Man Alive | Medium | |
| 84 | Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster | Big Life Journal | |
| 85 | Journey | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 86 | Katerina’s Wish | Jeannie Mobley. | AM Fam |
| 87 | Kira-Kira | Big Life Journal | |
| 88 | Little Dog Lost | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 89 | Little Kunoichi, The Ninja Girl | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 90 | Llama Llama Red Pajama | Big Life Journal | |
| 91 | Luigi and the Barefoot Races | Self Sufficient Kids | |
| 92 | Making A Splash | Big Life Journal | |
| 93 | Maniac Magee | Big Life Journal | |
| 94 | Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students’ Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching | Big Life Journal | |
| 95 | Matthew’s Dream | Leo Lionni | Buggy And Buddy |
| 96 | Me … Jane | Patrick McDonnell | Babble |
| 97 | Mindset Matters (Without Limits) | Big Life Journal | |
| 98 | Mindsets for Parents: Strategies to Encourage Growth Mindsets in Kids | Big Life Journal | |
| 99 | Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be | Big Life Journal | |
| 100 | Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH | Big Life Journal | |
| 101 | Mrs. Piggle Wiggle | Big Life Journal | |
| 102 | My Strong Mind: A Story About Developing Mental Strength | Niels Van Hove | We Are Teachers |
| 103 | My Truck Is Stuck! | Big Life Journal | |
| 104 | Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 105 | No Excuses! | Big Life Journal | |
| 106 | No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind | Big Life Journal | |
| 107 | Not Yet | Big Life Journal | |
| 108 | Odd Velvet | Mary Whitcomb. | AM Fam |
| 109 | Oh, the Places You’ll Go! | Big Life Journal | |
| 110 | On a Beam of Light | Jennifer Berne | Babble |
| 111 | Only a Witch Can Fly | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 112 | Owen | Big Life Journal | |
| 113 | Patina | Medium | |
| 114 | Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting | Big Life Journal | |
| 115 | Penguins Hidden Talent | Alex Latimer | The Guardian |
| 116 | Pete the Cat | Big Life Journal | |
| 117 | Phileas’s Fortune: A Story about Self-Expression | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 118 | Pippi Longstocking | Big Life Journal | |
| 119 | Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide | Big Life Journal | |
| 120 | Proud (Young Readers Edition): Living My American Dream | Medium | |
| 121 | Rocket Writes a Story | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 122 | Ronia, The Robber’s Daughter | Big Life Journal | |
| 123 | Rules | Cynthia Lord. | AM Fam |
| 124 | Sam and Dave Dig a Hole | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 125 | She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World | Big Life Journal | |
| 126 | Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids | Big Life Journal | |
| 127 | Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams | Medium | |
| 128 | Snowflake Bentley | Jacqueline Briggs Martin | Babble |
| 129 | Stanza | Jill Esbaum. | AM Fam |
| 130 | Stargirl | Jerry Spinelli. | AM Fam |
| 131 | Stone Fox | Big Life Journal | |
| 132 | Strong is the New Pretty | Big Life Journal | |
| 133 | Stuck | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 134 | Taking Flight | Michaela DePrince and Elaine DePrince. | AM Fam |
| 135 | The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively | Big Life Journal | |
| 136 | The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers: The Secret to Loving Teens Effectively | Big Life Journal | |
| 137 | The 7 Habits of Happy Kids | Big Life Journal | |
| 138 | The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life | Big Life Journal | |
| 139 | The Book of Mistakes | Corinna Luyken | We Are Teachers |
| 140 | The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 141 | The Boy Who Loved Math | Deborah Heiligman | Babble |
| 142 | The Carrot Seed | Ruth Krauss | Buggy And Buddy |
| 143 | The Consious Parent | Big Life Journal | |
| 144 | The Crocodile Who Didn’t Like Water | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 145 | The Curious Garden | Peter Brown | Buggy And Buddy |
| 146 | The Danish Way Of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids | Big Life Journal | |
| 147 | The Dark | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 148 | The Day the Crayons Quit | Big Life Journal | |
| 149 | The Day the Sea went Out and Never Came Back | Margot Sunderland | The Guardian |
| 150 | The Day War Came | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 151 | The Empty Pot | Big Life Journal | |
| 152 | The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau | Self Sufficient Kids | |
| 153 | The GRIT Guide for Teens: A Workbook to Help You Build Perseverance, Self-Control, and a Growth Mindset | Big Life Journal | |
| 154 | The Growth Mindset Coach: A Teacher’s Month-by-Month Handbook for Empowering Students to Achieve | Big Life Journal | |
| 155 | The Growth Mindset Playbook: A Teacher’s Guide to Promoting Student Success | Big Life Journal | |
| 156 | The Key to Extraordinary | Big Life Journal | |
| 157 | The Last Black King of the Kentucky Derby | Medium | |
| 158 | The Last Chip | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 159 | The Lion and the Bird | Marianne Dubuc | The Guardian |
| 160 | The Little Engine That Could | Big Life Journal | |
| 161 | The Little Gardener | Children’s Library Lady | |
| 162 | The Noisy Paint Box | Self Sufficient Kids | |
| 163 | The OK Book | Self Sufficient Kids 2 | |
| 164 | The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life | Medium | |
| 165 | The Sneetches | Dr Seuss | The Guardian |
| 166 | The Strength Switch: How The New Science of Strength-Based Parenting Can Help Your Child and Your Teen to Flourish | Big Life Journal | |
| 167 | The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do | Big Life Journal | |
| 168 | The Tree Lady | H. Joseph Hopkins | Babble |
| 169 | The Whole Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind | Big Life Journal | |
| 170 | The Wizard of Oz | Big Life Journal | |
| 171 | The Wonderful Things You Will Be | Big Life Journal | |
| 172 | The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child | Big Life Journal | |
| 173 | Throw Like a Girl: How to Dream Big and Believe in Yourself | Jennie Finch. | AM Fam |
| 174 | Uncle Jed’s Barber Shop | Big Life Journal | |
| 175 | Unstoppable Me! 10 Ways to Soar Through Life | Big Life Journal | |
| 176 | What Should Danny Do? | Big Life Journal | |
| 177 | When Sophie Thinks She Can’t… | Molly Bang | We Are Teachers |
| 178 | Wherever You Go | Pat Zietlow Miller. | AM Fam |
| 179 | Why Are They Kneeling? | Medium | |
| 180 | Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person | Big Life Journal | |
| 181 | You! | Big Life Journal | |
| 182 | Young Pelé | Medium | |
| 183 | Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It | Big Life Journal |
| Source | Article |
| AM Fam | 21 Inspiring Books for Kids |
| Babble | 11 Inspiring Children’s Books That Encourage Kids to Dream Big |
| Big Life Journal | Top 85 Growth Mindset Books For Children And Adults |
| Buggy And Buddy | Children’s Book List: Picture Books about Perseverance |
| Children’s Library Lady | Perseverance Book List – Book Lists |
| Medium | 15 Children’s Books on Extraordinary Black Athletes by Black Authors |
| Self Sufficient Kids | 12 Children’s Books That Teach Perseverance |
| Self Sufficient Kids 2 | 14 Children’s Books That Promote a Growth Mindset |
| The Guardian | Top 10 picture books with self-help messages |
| We Are Teachers | Perfect Read-Alouds for Teaching Growth Mindset |
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