![]() But not everything in Story is as magical as it seems. But instead of paging through a regular novel, Una suddenly finds herself Written In to the land of Story-a world filled with Heroes and Villains and fairy-tale characters. Here’s the publisher’s description: “When Una Fairchild stumbles upon a mysterious book buried deep in the basement of her school library, she thinks nothing of opening the cover and diving in. I haven’t had a chance to read this series yet, but it sounds like a delightful bookish adventure. Asking questions helps you learn.”) My toddler could recite Todd Parr books way before she could read them on her own. For every mistake he mentions, he offers a hint at what can happen next (e.g., “It’s OK to not know the answer. His simple style is bold, funny, and diverse. Todd Parr’s books are like big, extra-tight hugs. It’s Okay to Make Mistakes, by Todd Parr, $1.99. When her first mistake is a big one, she discovers that the world won’t end if things don’t go perfectly. She never forgets her lunch, never drops something, never gets a bad grade. Beatrice has somehow made it partway through elementary school without EVER making a mistake. I read this book so many times with my tiny perfectionist. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein, $2.99. These tips to build a strong mind in children are presented in an easy to read, fun and practical way.” Kate applies techniques like goal setting, positive self-talk, accept failure as learning, visualisation of a problem, breathing or mindfulness exercise, gratitude, and controlled distraction. Amongst them are getting ready in time in the morning, doing cartwheels, standing in front of the whole class with show and tell and playing basketball. She applies a positive attitude to deal with her challenges. Here’s the publisher’s description: “Kate faces several situations your children will face too. This is a pretty didactic but accessible book about developing good habits. My Strong Mind: A Story about Developing Mental Strength, by Niels van Hove, $2.99. Affirmations sprinkled throughout encourage children to choose kindness, practice peace, and do hard things. ![]() Beautiful, inclusive illustrations and memorable rhyming words make this picture book something special. I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids, by Gabi Garcia, $0.99.
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