The Little Red Hen by Paul Galdone This book is 20 pages long and primarily illustrations, but the story encapsulates the idea that if you want something, you must actively pursue it with your attitude and effort. You cannot wait or rely on someone else to give it to you. I remember my mum reading it to me when I was little, and it shaped my mentality up until today, when I frequently referenced it while running 11:FS.