Importance
This book represents how there is value in trying again and not giving up. In the end, there is a reward of the kitten getting to the milk which demonstrates to a child that success comes with hard work.

Relation to Theme
The book relates to perseverance because the kitten has to fail many times before getting an actual bowl of milk. The kitten perseveres through obstacles but doesn't give up on trying.

Importance
I truly think it is great for all students to read and it shows the importance of kindness and the impact it has on others. This book emphasizes the idea that the words we say matter. There is importance in choosing to say words of life that uplift others and encourage them.

Relation to Theme
This book demonstrates great perseverance by Auggie. Auggie goes through many changes and obstacles and is able to grow because of them. This book shows the value of never giving up and working through all situations even if they are difficult. In the end, these situations work for our good.

Importance
This book brings perspective to children the challenges that can be faced as an adult. Also, the beauty that we can see within those challenges. This book is a good demonstration of what it looks like to go through life and valuing the things in our past that we have moved on from.

Relation to Theme
This book shows the challenges that can come throughout life but how they shape us. When we look back we can see the beauty within our life even if there were struggles in some seasons. We can see how they have shaped us to become the person we are through perseverance.

Importance
This book is important for children to see diversity present throughout all books. Also, this is important to represent important black figures and the impact they have made on the world.

Relation to Theme
This book demonstrates perseverance by the hardships faced not only in finding success, but also through injustice. All of the figures have persevered through challenges to get to the place of being well known.

Importance
This book is important in showing children that if they face any learning difficulties, they still have potential and are able to succeed. This book also emphasizes how weaknesses can be used to strengthen us and for the good of us.

Relation to Theme
The idea of perseverance is present in this book by Ally facing many challenges with dyslexia but being able to find more confidence through the friends and teacher she finds through difficult situations.

view her overall. The main character, Raina, struggles with trying to change her identity for the validation of others but in the end realizes that if she is herself, she will be happier and more confident.

Importance
The importance of this book is seeing the challenges that can come with growing up. Through adversity, there is always something to be thankful for and ways that we grow. I also think that this book shows a really authentic side of the things we face going through life and how not everything is easy but builds our character.

Relation to Theme
This book relates to the challenges that friendships can bring. Raina experiences friends who aren't the best to her and the affects those relationships have on her. In the end, Raina is able to find friends who value her for who she is.

Importance
This book values taking care of others and showing kindness back to those who care for you. It also demonstrates how any act of kindness in someone's day can have a great impact on them. This book also shows children that others value them and how friendships include effort from both sides.

Relation to Theme
The book shows friendship through the impact we can have on our friends daily. When we choose to help our friends, they also feel the desire to help us. Friends coming together to help another friend is shown when all of the animals come together to help Amos McGee who spends time with them every day.

Importance
This book shows the importance of standing up for what you believe in and gives perspective on the impacts of government power. This book gives children the view of life during a historical event. It is important for us to be knowledgeable about history because we can learn from it.

Relation to Theme
The friendship between Annemarie and Ellen is prevalent in this book. Even through the difficulties faced throughout their childhood, Ellen and Annemarie's friendship helps them to persevere through it together.

Importance
The importance of this book is standing together with friends and facing obstacles. The book emphasizes creativity in working through mistakes with teamwork.

Relation to Theme
Friendship is present in this book by the rabbit and mouse coming together to get the plane out of the tree. Also, that through friendship we are able to overcome certain obstacles much easier than we would on our own.

Importance
This book is important to show the value of friendship and going out of your comfort zone. This book also demonstrates a broken family and how contentedness can still be found out of difficult situations. Opal can also help children to feel less alone if they struggle making friends and gives them hope.

Relation to Theme
The friendship between Opal and her dog, Winn-Dixie leads to many other human friendships that Opal creates. The fun loving spirit of Winn-Dixie leads to many friendships and shows an aspect of having many different kinds of friends of all different ages.

Importance
This book emphasizes what a simple act of kindness can do. Also, this shows the idea of treating someone else how you would want to be treated. When we are kind to others, this also leads them to want to respond in the same way towards us.

Relation to Theme
The friendship between the lion and the mouse is evident in this story when the lion first avoids eating the mouse and then the mouse responds to help the lion escape. This book values an unexpected friendship and the impact that can come from it.

Importance
The importance of this book is valuing animals and their impact on humanity. Also, how animals help us get through difficult situations and can be great company. The book also shows generational stories and the cherishing of family.

Relation to Theme
There is a friendship present between Henry and Winnie. Both of them were able to help each other and keep each other company. Also, this story leads to the friendship between Christopher and Winnie later on.

Importance
This book shows children who haven't experienced snow what it is like from a child's perspective and also the many environmental changes that can come when there is a new season in the year. This book portrays snow as a fun part of childhood.

Relation to Theme
The child goes on an adventure in the snow as they are intrigued by it. The child goes outside on a snow day to be present outside and explore the characteristics of the snow as they try to bring it back with them.

Importance
The importance of this book is showing value in family and what it is like to be lost. Also, to show how to care for others and help them out. This book emphasizes finding your way back home.

Relation to Theme
This theme demonstrates the adventure of a young girl after school to the point where she gets lost trying to help a baby wolf. She faces the obstacle of not knowing where she is and the wolves help get her home by howling.

Importance
This book reveals the consequences of stealing and not doing what is right. It also shows being content with what you have and working to get things that you want. Also, thinking through decisions before making them are demonstrated in this book.

Relation to Theme
The book shows the adventure of the small fish trying to run away before the large fish wakes up. The small fish goes on an adventure past multiple sceneries to get away.

Importance
This book values family relationships and sticking together. This book also shows how to be a good friend and help others through the police officer helping the ducks get to their destination. The book also shows the idea of caring parents towards their kids.

Relation to Theme
Mr. and Mrs. Mallard first go on an adventure trying to find where Mrs. Mallard should lay her eggs. Once the ducklings hatch, Mrs. Mallard and the ducklings go on an adventure to a new, safer home where Mr. Mallard is at.

rabbit experienced the lives of individuals of many different ages such as an older couple versus a young girl. Ultimately, the rabbit ended up back with the girl who originally had him and had named him Edward. On the other hand, he became her daughter’s rabbit, demonstrating the long length of time it took him to find her again.

Importance
This book is valuable because it demonstrates childhood connections and cherishing moments. It also shows finding worth in oneself and being content throughout all situations.

Relation to Theme
Edward goes through many different settings with different owners. He experiences events included in each owner's life that overall represents the adventure of his life back to his original owner.