


Suzie and the Shoelaces: A Story of Perseverance
"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. Through her journey, Suzie discovers the importance of perseverance, patience, and joy, even when things get tough. Through gentle rhyme and relatable moments, this heart-warming story captures the emotional ups and downs of learning something new and encourages children to develop a growth mindset. With the support of a wise owl and her own growing confidence, Suzie discovers that success doesn’t come from getting it right the first time—it comes from not giving up. Utilizing techniques such as mindfulness and visualization, Suzie overcomes her challenges and develops greater resilience. Learning that failure is just a step on the path to success, and with perseverance, we can grow and learn from our stumbles.
Perfect for children ages 4–8, this story will help young readers:
Build perseverance and a growth mindset
Understand that mistakes are part of learning
Find courage to keep trying even when they feel discouraged
Celebrate small wins and personal effort
Suzie and Shoelaces is ideal for classrooms, character education programs, or cozy bedtime moments. Uplifting and empowering, it reminds children that every challenge is a chance to grow—and every knot can be untangled with a little patience and a lot of heart.
Part of the Character Chums series, our books are designed to help children explore and develop all of the character strengths and encourages social and emotional learning. More than just a story, each Character Chums' book includes reflection questions to encourage discussion and how to apply character strengths in everyday life. Make it a Perseverance Month - with movie and book suggestions to help deepen your experience, the whole family will be on their way to becoming persevering machines!
"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. Through her journey, Suzie discovers the importance of perseverance, patience, and joy, even when things get tough. Through gentle rhyme and relatable moments, this heart-warming story captures the emotional ups and downs of learning something new and encourages children to develop a growth mindset. With the support of a wise owl and her own growing confidence, Suzie discovers that success doesn’t come from getting it right the first time—it comes from not giving up. Utilizing techniques such as mindfulness and visualization, Suzie overcomes her challenges and develops greater resilience. Learning that failure is just a step on the path to success, and with perseverance, we can grow and learn from our stumbles.
Perfect for children ages 4–8, this story will help young readers:
Build perseverance and a growth mindset
Understand that mistakes are part of learning
Find courage to keep trying even when they feel discouraged
Celebrate small wins and personal effort
Suzie and Shoelaces is ideal for classrooms, character education programs, or cozy bedtime moments. Uplifting and empowering, it reminds children that every challenge is a chance to grow—and every knot can be untangled with a little patience and a lot of heart.
Part of the Character Chums series, our books are designed to help children explore and develop all of the character strengths and encourages social and emotional learning. More than just a story, each Character Chums' book includes reflection questions to encourage discussion and how to apply character strengths in everyday life. Make it a Perseverance Month - with movie and book suggestions to help deepen your experience, the whole family will be on their way to becoming persevering machines!