Try Your Best, Patrick

Patrick is a chicken who is tired of being average. He's okay at what he does but is never the best at anything. He envies his friends who excel at one thing or another. His mother says trying his best is the most important thing, but Patrick is discouraged. Then one day, a kite gets stuck in a tree—and Patrick may be the only one with the special skills to get it down. This beautifully illustrated story is sure to teach readers an important social and emotional learning lesson about discovering one's strengths and appreciating how we're all different from one another.

• recognizing one's strengths
• growth mindset
• self-efficacy