Definition: Being committed to their own learning, persevering and showing self-discipline and responsibility.
Here is a list of books that show commitment and can be found at the Windsor Library! Check it out!
A Light in the Attic. Silverstein, Shel. (811 SIL)
“Homework Machine”, “Overdues”, “Somebody Has To” Cape, 1981. Each of these poems reflects a theme of completing a task or making the “right” decision. Humor is nicely incorporated into the text and the black and white illustrations highlight the mood of the verse.
Arthur’s Pet Business Brown, Marc. Scholastic Inc.,1990. (E BRO)
Arthur has his heart set on a puppy of his own, but his parents insist that he first prove that he is capable and responsible for the care of a pet. Opening his own pet care business Arthur quickly understands the commitment necessary but performs well with all the responsibility he has taken on and is rewarded with a new puppy in the end.
Brave Irene. Steig, William. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1986. (E STE)
Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.Piper, Watty.
The Carrot Seed. Ruth Kraus. 1973, (E KRA)
Despite everyone's dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants.
Forty Acres and a Mule 1998 (F ROB)
Born with a withered leg and hand, Pascal, who is about twelve years old, joins other former slaves in a search for a farm and the freedom which it promises.
Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss. 1982 (E SEU)
Horton the elephant goes to great trouble to protect some very small creatures who make their home on a speck of dust.
Koala Lou by Mem Fox. Orlando : Harcourt Brace, 1989, c1988. (E FOX)
A young koala, longing to hear her mother speak lovingly to her as she did before other children came along, plans to win her distracted parent's attention.
Here is a list of books that show commitment and can be found at the Windsor Library! Check it out!
A Light in the Attic. Silverstein, Shel. (811 SIL)
“Homework Machine”, “Overdues”, “Somebody Has To” Cape, 1981. Each of these poems reflects a theme of completing a task or making the “right” decision. Humor is nicely incorporated into the text and the black and white illustrations highlight the mood of the verse.
Arthur’s Pet Business Brown, Marc. Scholastic Inc.,1990. (E BRO)
Arthur has his heart set on a puppy of his own, but his parents insist that he first prove that he is capable and responsible for the care of a pet. Opening his own pet care business Arthur quickly understands the commitment necessary but performs well with all the responsibility he has taken on and is rewarded with a new puppy in the end.
Brave Irene. Steig, William. Farrar, Straus, Giroux, 1986. (E STE)
Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.Piper, Watty.
The Carrot Seed. Ruth Kraus. 1973, (E KRA)
Despite everyone's dire predictions, a little boy has faith in the carrot seed he plants.
Forty Acres and a Mule 1998 (F ROB)
Born with a withered leg and hand, Pascal, who is about twelve years old, joins other former slaves in a search for a farm and the freedom which it promises.
Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss. 1982 (E SEU)
Horton the elephant goes to great trouble to protect some very small creatures who make their home on a speck of dust.
Koala Lou by Mem Fox. Orlando : Harcourt Brace, 1989, c1988. (E FOX)
A young koala, longing to hear her mother speak lovingly to her as she did before other children came along, plans to win her distracted parent's attention.
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