Tenacious Won't Give Up

Author Pam Vaughan

Illustrated by Leanne Hatch

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A tender, funny, and inspirational picture book for fans of The Magical Yet, and every child who, like Tenacious, might need a little reminder of what it means to persevere.

When Tenacious made up her mind
to do something, she tried her hardest.
No matter what.

The Wheel Parade is coming up, and Tenacious is determined to join on her two-wheeler. But no matter how hard she tries--Crash! Crash! Crash!--Tenacious just can't get it right. With a little sage advice from her sister, she comes to see that sometimes trying smarter, not harder, is the best way to get where you want to go. With humor and heart, an experienced coach offers a fresh perspective on learning to ride.

Ride along with Tenacious as…

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June 24, 2025

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Leanne Hatch is the author and illustrator of many picture books such as The Brand-new, Never-used, Perfect Crayons; Rosie and the Pre-loved Dress; and Unraveled. She also illustrated Maggie Smith's My Thoughts Have Wings. With a background in both fine arts and fashion design, she divides her time between writing and illustrating for children, creating patterns for textiles, and designing accessories. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family.

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Tenacious Won't Give Up

Pam Vaughan; illustrated by Leanne Hatch

Pam Vaughan is the author of the picture books Missy Wants a Mammoth and Tenacious Won’t Give Up. Depending on the season she loves to pick blueberries and apples, but during any season loves to write stories and play ice hockey. Pam is the Director the Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat and is co-assistant regional advisor for NE-SCBWI. She lives in central Massachusetts with her family.