BOOKS ABOUT GRIT FOR KIDS
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RAY'S FLYING SHOW
It isn't every day that a young, sea-bound stingray decides to fly like a bird. Knowing Little Ray to be brave and young, Mama Ray allowed her son to learn by trying. He beat all odds with his lofty goals. Teamwork and encouragement from parents and friends are important to success in The Amazing Flight of Little Ray. Children test their wings and soar to new heights with inspiration from this young stingray.
This first book in the adventurous series of print books and online books about grit for kids makes “little ray of sunshine” seem overused and underwhelming. Little Ray looks beyond humdrum bounds. He presents courage and strength of character for children to follow or surpass. His thrilling lessons in goal setting, practice and perseverance add new dimension to living and learning important life skills from an early age.
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RAYS AND SHARKS
When stingrays and sharks get along, they pull everyone along. Before Little Ray & Shark Patch Things Up ends, the boat has a hole in the hull, the engine has died and the circling shark hasn't eaten. A whole lot of grit is needed for kids, adults and animals to fix this mess. Despite natural conflict between stingrays and sharks, the second Little Ray book ends with unusual friendships on land and in the sea.
This story shows help can come from unexpected sources. It proves first impressions can be very wrong. Little Ray and boating friends take notice when an apparent danger ends up helping the disabled craft get to shore. The action and animals in this story give testimony to the pitfalls associated with stereotyping. Reel in fun and teamwork to overcome adversity. The story ends well, because everyone contributes their utmost.
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FOXY ARMADILLOS
Few people have an opportunity to meet members of this endangered species. They are nocturnal. Armadillos are not from another galaxy. In The Foxy Armadillos, fast thinking and team effort save the family home. This third book in this series from V. R. Duin gets everyone up to speed. The action and the alien-looking animals turn child play into opportunity for everyone to practice important lessons in heroism.
Disrupt the top 1% with discovery of amazing inventions. These often result when and where least expected. The armadillo family shows great courage to achieve a noble end. The wily fox may need to try his luck elsewhere. The farm setting and active interactions with nature offer interesting lessons and sensitivity to the emerging social consciousness throughout the world. A habitat is saved and the balance of nature is preserved.
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LITTLE RAY'S TRUE GRIT
VIDEO ABOUT GRIT FOR KIDS:
Kids, who expect instant success in life, may find the jackpot empty. Success is a long, hard slog for progress. It takes grit to face problems surfacing along the way. Books about grit for kids can teach a lot about achievement.
While others flee, Little Ray sticks with his plans and goals. Grit helps pave the way to good endings. Little Ray teaches young readers about the need for teamwork to bring end to problems with bullying.
The words to this video show the way to beat problems: “Life is visions, and illusions; make decisions, fight delusions.” These words are not from any Little Ray book. The illustrations and ideas are from his books. (21 seconds)