A goal that wobbles
Tootie's tower tumbles again and again, creating a natural moment to talk about frustration.
Picture Book
Mistakes are not the end. They are where learning begins.
About This Book
Tootie wants to build the tallest leaf tower, but it keeps falling. With patience, a few new ideas, and a helpful friend, Tootie discovers that trying again is not failure—it is how confidence grows. This story carries the same truth as the ASCEND framework: growth already lives inside us.
Tootie's tower tumbles again and again, creating a natural moment to talk about frustration.
Tootie tries a wider base, softer leaves, and steadier hands—showing that small adjustments matter.
Asking for help is presented as a brave and useful choice, not a sign of giving up.
The story ends by celebrating the trying, not only the finished tower.