Stay Positive : Akashic Books : 9781636141855 : 1636141854 : 24 Oct 2024 : There's gonna come a time when the true scene leaders Forget where they differ and get big picture 'Cause the kids at the shows, they'll have kids of their own And these sing-along songs will be our scriptures We gotta stay positive! STAY POSITIVE is a charming children's picture book based on The Hold Steady song of the same name. The title track of the band's fourth album (released in 2008), 'Stay Positive' is a call to arms to stand strong and persevere during trying times. The song remains a fan favourite and a staple of The Hold Steady's live shows. The book follows the path of an adorable armadillo who discovers along the way how music can pull together a disparate cast of characters. It's also a lesson in tenacity and maintaining a positive attitude when encountering adverse situations. The story ends up in a unified celebration that mirrors the joy of a Hold Steady performance. Singer Craig Finn explains