Synopses & Reviews
Resilienceandmdash;the ability to recover or andldquo;bounce backandrdquo; from problems, hurt, or lossandmdash;is critical for social and emotional health and helps people feel happy, capable, and in charge of their lives. Foster perseverance, patience, and resilience in children with this unique, encouraging book. Young children learn thought processes and actions that are positive, realistic, and helpful for bouncing back. The book also helps children recognize people who can support them in times of difficulty. Back matter includes advice for raising resilient children and fostering resiliency at school and in childcare.
Being the Best Me Series:
From the author of the popular Learning to Get Alongandreg; books comes a one-of-a-kind character-development series. Each book focuses on specific attitude or character traitsandmdash;such as optimism, courage, resilience, imagination, personal power, decision-making, and work ethics. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information adults can use to reinforce the concepts children are learning. Filled with diversity, these read-aloud books will be welcome in school, home, and childcare settings.
Review
Praise for the series: andldquo;These books are simply written and will empower students.andrdquo; andmdash;School Library Journal
Review
Praise for the series: andldquo;More than ever before, children today need a foundation of strong emotional skills to guide their choices in life. These books focus on positive thinking and assertive, kind behavior that can bolster childrenandrsquo;s mental health, their relationships, and their performance in school. An exciting tool for empowering children to live their best lives.andrdquo; andmdash;Sean Covey, best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
About the Author
Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her masterandrsquo;s degree in elementary education and gifted education. The author of the award-winning Learning to Get Along social skills series for young children and a former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers. Cheri enjoys visiting and sharing her books in classrooms, libraries, and bookstores. She and her husband, David, have six children and two grandchildren. She lives in Laurel, Maryland.
Elizabeth Allen is an artist and professional illustrator of childrenandrsquo;s picture books as well as a former songwriter and jazz musician. She has exhibited her art in galleries in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Elizabeth lives on a river running through a forest near St. Paul, Minnesota.