Book cover titled "Suzie and the Shoelaces: A Story of Perseverance," featuring a cartoon girl with big eyes, curly hair, and a green dress standing next to red shoelaces and sneakers, with a "Coming Soon" sign on the shoes, set against a grassy background with flowers.
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Suzie and the Shoelaces - A Story of Preseverance

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"Suzie and the Shoelaces" is a delightful children's book that tells the story of Suzie, a determined little girl who faces the challenge of learning how to tie her shoelaces. Sparked by the questions of a wise owl, Suzie remembers that she can try even though she hasn't tied her laces before. Suzie exercises her perseverance muscle in the face of failure and climbs her way to success!

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Recommended Age: 4-8 years
Key Themes: Perseverance, determination, overcoming obstacles, learning through failure.
Values: Resilience, patience, self-confidence.

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  • "Failure isn't a crime. It's just a rung on the ladder of success."

  • "Trying is what I choose!"

  • "With perseverance and patience, she had won the fight."

  • "Each failure, each step, provides valuable clues."