Roll Over, Rosie

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling frustrated because they are trying hard at something but not succeeding. Roll Over, Rosie tells the simple, humorous story of a young girl's increasingly desperate attempts to teach her stubborn dog, Rosie, how to roll over. She tries everything from commanding and bribing to emotional pleas and threats, with no success. The book is a perfect, lighthearted read for early elementary schoolers, especially those dealing with the big emotions that come with learning a new, difficult skill. It validates feelings of frustration while gently modeling perseverance and the idea that sometimes, results don't come in the way we expect.