Tenacious Won't Give Up

A tender, funny, and inspirational picture book for fans of The Magical Yet, and every child who, like Tenacious, might need a little reminder of what it means to persevere.

When Tenacious made up her mind
to do something, she tried her hardest.
No matter what.

The Wheel Parade is coming up, and Tenacious is determined to join on her two-wheeler. But no matter how hard she tries--Crash! Crash! Crash!--Tenacious just can't get it right. With a little sage advice from her sister, she comes to see that sometimes trying smarter, not harder, is the best way to get where you want to go. With humor and heart, an experienced coach offers a fresh perspective on learning to ride.

Ride along with Tenacious as she learns how to ride her bike, and discovers something much greater in the process!

Pam Vaughan is the author of Missy Wants a Mammoth. She lives with her family across from a pond on a cul-de-sac in central Massachusetts. She’s director of Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat and co-ARA of New England’s SCBWI chapter. When she’s not writing books for kids, she loves coaching ice hockey, which inspired her to write Tenacious Won't Give Up.

Leanne Hatch is the author and illustrator of many picture books such as The Brand-new, Never-used, Perfect Crayons; Rosie and the Pre-loved Dress; and Unraveled. She also illustrated Maggie Smith's My Thoughts Have Wings. With a background in both fine arts and fashion design, she divides her time between writing and illustrating for children, creating patterns for textiles, and designing accessories. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family.