Padua Calypso (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A story about growing up, struggling, and finding strength in persistence.Your son comes home frustrated. The math doesn't make sense. Soccer practice was humiliating. Reading out loud made him nervous. 'I'm just not good at this, ' he says, and you hear the defeat in his voice.If you've been searching for a motivational story where a Latino boy sees himself struggling, trying, not being the natural genius, and discovers that's actually where the real story begins, this book is for you.Meet Marco ReyesMarco is eight years old, in third grade, and convinced that everything comes naturally to everyone except him. Math is hard. Soccer is hard. Even reading feels hard. He's ready to quit before he really starts.Then his abuela shares something her own father taught her: 'El que no arriesga, no gana.' The one who doesn't risk anything doesn't win anything. And she teaches Marco something even more powerful: the difference between 'not good' and 'not good yet.'What Makes This Book DifferentAuthentic representation. This is a story about a Latino boy written for Latino boys. His family feels real. His struggles are real. His victories matter.Growth mindset in action. Not a lecture about trying harder, but a story that shows what persistence actually looks like: messy, embarrassing, one small step at a time.Relatable struggles. Math anxiety, social embarrassment, comparing himself to kids who 'get it' naturally. Every struggling kid will recognize themselves here.A family legacy. Abuela isn't just cheerleading. She's passing down wisdom from Marco's great grandfather, a reminder that this family knows something about not giving up.Multiple entry points. Whether your son loves sports, struggles with school, or needs a confidence boost, Marco's journey speaks to all of it.Perfect For: Boys ages 7 to 10 who are struggling with school or sports.Parents looking for diverse, authentic stories featuring Latino characters.Teachers building inclusive classroom libraries.Families who want to talk about resilience, persistence, and growth mindset.Any child who's ever thought, 'I'm just not good at this.'What Readers Are Saying'Finally, a story where a boy who looks like my son gets to be the hero, not because everything comes easily, but because he keeps trying.'Reading Level: Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5, Chapter Book / Early Reader FormatThemes: Growth mindset, persistence, overcoming self doubt, Latino representation, family wisdom, resilience, trying again, courage to be imperfect'Not good yet.' Two words that change everything. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A story about growing up, struggling, and finding strength in persistence.Your son comes home frustrated. The math doesn't make sense. Soccer practice was humiliating. Reading out loud made him nervous. 'I'm just not good at this, ' he says, and you hear the defeat in his voice.If you've been searching for a motivational story where a Latino boy sees himself struggling, trying, not being the natural genius, and discovers that's actually where the real story begins, this book is for you.Meet Marco ReyesMarco is eight years old, in third grade, and convinced that everything comes naturally to everyone except him. Math is hard. Soccer is hard. Even reading feels hard. He's ready to quit before he really starts.Then his abuela shares something her own father taught her: 'El que no arriesga, no gana.' The one who doesn't risk anything doesn't win anything. And she teaches Marco something even more powerful: the difference between 'not good' and 'not good yet.'What Makes This Book DifferentAuthentic representation. This is a story about a Latino boy written for Latino boys. His family feels real. His struggles are real. His victories matter.Growth mindset in action. Not a lecture about trying harder, but a story that shows what persistence actually looks like: messy, embarrassing, one small step at a time.Relatable struggles. Math anxiety, social embarrassment, comparing himself to kids who 'get it' naturally. Every struggling kid will recognize themselves here.A family legacy. Abuela isn't just cheerleading. She's passing down wisdom from Marco's great grandfather, a reminder that this family knows something about not giving up.Multiple entry points. Whether your son loves sports, struggles with school, or needs a confidence boost, Marco's journey speaks to all of it.Perfect For: Boys ages 7 to 10 who are struggling with school or sports.Parents looking for diverse, authentic stories featuring Latino characters.Teachers building inclusive classroom libraries.Families who want to talk about resilience, persistence, and growth mindset.Any child who's ever thought, 'I'm just not good at this.'What Readers Are Saying'Finally, a story where a boy who looks like my son gets to be the hero, not because everything comes easily, but because he keeps trying.'Reading Level: Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5, Chapter Book / Early Reader FormatThemes: Growth mindset, persistence, overcoming self doubt, Latino representation, family wisdom, resilience, trying again, courage to be imperfect'Not good yet.' Two words that change everything.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A story about growing up, struggling, and finding strength in persistence.Your son comes home frustrated. The math doesn't make sense. Soccer practice was humiliating. Reading out loud made him nervous. 'I'm just not good at this, ' he says, and you hear the defeat in his voice.If you've been searching for a motivational story where a Latino boy sees himself struggling, trying, not being the natural genius, and discovers that's actually where the real story begins, this book is for you.Meet Marco ReyesMarco is eight years old, in third grade, and convinced that everything comes naturally to everyone except him. Math is hard. Soccer is hard. Even reading feels hard. He's ready to quit before he really starts.Then his abuela shares something her own father taught her: 'El que no arriesga, no gana.' The one who doesn't risk anything doesn't win anything. And she teaches Marco something even more powerful: the difference between 'not good' and 'not good yet.'What Makes This Book DifferentAuthentic representation. This is a story about a Latino boy written for Latino boys. His family feels real. His struggles are real. His victories matter.Growth mindset in action. Not a lecture about trying harder, but a story that shows what persistence actually looks like: messy, embarrassing, one small step at a time.Relatable struggles. Math anxiety, social embarrassment, comparing himself to kids who 'get it' naturally. Every struggling kid will recognize themselves here.A family legacy. Abuela isn't just cheerleading. She's passing down wisdom from Marco's great grandfather, a reminder that this family knows something about not giving up.Multiple entry points. Whether your son loves sports, struggles with school, or needs a confidence boost, Marco's journey speaks to all of it.Perfect For: Boys ages 7 to 10 who are struggling with school or sports.Parents looking for diverse, authentic stories featuring Latino characters.Teachers building inclusive classroom libraries.Families who want to talk about resilience, persistence, and growth mindset.Any child who's ever thought, 'I'm just not good at this.'What Readers Are Saying'Finally, a story where a boy who looks like my son gets to be the hero, not because everything comes easily, but because he keeps trying.'Reading Level: Ages 7 to 10, Grades 2 to 5, Chapter Book / Early Reader FormatThemes: Growth mindset, persistence, overcoming self doubt, Latino representation, family wisdom, resilience, trying again, courage to be imperfect'Not good yet.' Two words that change everything. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…