Perseverance always pays off

A heartwarming picture book about resilience

Meet Perseverance, a first grade Allosaurus with a big little problem: when she throws, she can’t “step in opposition.” Determined to figure it out, she travels the world North Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America asking dino friends for help: Sparky Spinosaurus (try straightening your spine), Vickie Velociraptor (throw quicker), Sherman Stegosaurus (put on a hat because roofs help everything!), and Tyrone the T. rex (tell your body what to do). Nothing works until wise Travis Triceratops offers three keys: 1) face the target with your opposite shoulder, 2) point with the opposite hand as your throwing arm cocks back, 3) step with the front/opposite foot then throw. Her body listens, the friends cheer, and the message in the title proves true. (Plot and “three keys” drawn from the manuscript’s spreads; see pp. 4 10 & 28 33.)

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FAQs

Can this book put a smile on your face?

Most definitely this book can put a smile on your face. Who isn’t looking for their favorite character to be successful?

Does this book highlight determination?

Yes, yes, yes. This book gives you a glimpse of what can happen if you don’t give up.

Does this book show that we need to avoid giving up?

Yes, giving up when we have a reachable goal is a detriment to whoever it infects.

Is this a book about dinosaurs?

Yes it is about dinosaurs, where they are from and what their names mean.

Is this a book on traveling?

In this book that dinosaurs do a tremendous amount of traveling and you are there for the journey they take.

Is this book about redemption?

This is most definitely a book about redemption. There are a few characters who need redemption as do we all.

Is this a book about forgiveness?

This is not a book mainly about forgiveness, but there is truly forgiveness in the book.

Do friends offer support in this book?

Don’t all of the best friends offer support in some way? So yes they do offer support and it’s really cool to watch develop.

In this book do you see that it’s possible to correct your mistakes?

You very much see in this book how to correct your mistakes in a couple of different character’s situations.

Will you learn the proper way to throw in this book?

Yes, as the ultimate purpose to help young people throw in the proper manner. This book will help with that for sure.