Positive Attitude

Read Aloud Books Related to Positive Attitude that Parents and Teachers Can Read to their Children.

The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper

This is a classic story first published in 1930.  A train stuffed with toys and gifts for little boys and girls has trouble making it over the mountain and asks passing trains for help.  Despite its small size, the little train that could has the attitude to take on the challenge, chugging forward with “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can……”.  The little engine tackles the challenge with a positive attitude that reminds the reader about one’s own challenges and one’s own willingness to climb the next mountain. 

The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken

This story follows an artist who makes mistakes, but then discovers a magical success in each error and turns mistakes into new works of beauty.  In the end, the reader is brought back to the initial mistake and realizes that “mistake” may have been the wrong word.  Perhaps, “opportunity”…..?  The book emphasizes the power of a positive attitude and the mindset to look at opportunities rather than mistakes.

When Pigs Fly by Valerie Coulman

First published in 2001, this book follows a young cow’s desire to purchase a bike.  After hounding his father, he receives the news that his father will buy him a bike “when pigs fly”.  Rather than being discouraged, the young cow determines simply that pigs don’t fly yet and begins taking helicopter lessons.  Soon, pigs do indeed fly with the cow, and the final page shows a happy cow riding a new bicycle.  The cow’s positive attitude was never undone.

The Dot by Peter Reynolds

At the end of art class, Vashti is discouraged by the blank piece of paper in front of her, waiting for her expressive vision.  Vashti cannot draw because she is not an artist and proves it with a simple, unremarkable dot on her paper.  She is asked by her teacher to sign the paper and then is surprised when the next week, the dot has been framed and placed above the teacher’s desk.  Vashti sets her mind to creating a “better” dot, until gradually, her collection of dots becomes a hit at the school’s art show.  When she is praised by another student for her art skills, an opportunity arises for Vashti to demonstrate the power of her positive attitude.

Terrific by John Agee

This story follows a grumpy old man who mumbles a discouraged “terrific” at every challenge, but still manages to move forward with his adventures.  With every negative “terrific”, the old man begins to appreciate the value of the word until the final “terrific” of the book- a positive and joyful praise for a newfound friendship.

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