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Jon Lasser, Sage Foster-Lasser - Grow Happy, Inbunden

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

Grow Happy

Av Jon Lasser, Sage Foster-Lasser

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Grounded in principles of positive psychology and choice theory, Grow Happy helps kids understand that they play an important role in cultivating their own happiness using resources at their disposal.Kiko is a gardener. She takes care of her garden with seeds, soil, water, and sunshine. In Grow Happy, Kiko also demonstrates how she cultivates happiness, just like she does in her garden. Using positive psychology and choice theory, this book shows children that they have the tools to nurture their own happiness and live resiliently. Just as Kiko possesses the resources needed-seeds, soil, water-to build a thriving garden, she also has the tools to nurture her own happiness-including social support, choices, and problem-solving skills.Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with information on how our choices and paying attention to our bodies and feelings affects happiness.
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Sage Foster-Lasser is an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies psychology and American studies. Grow Grateful is a follow-up to Grow Happy, her first children's book which she also co-authored with Jon Lasser. Jon Lasser, PhD, is a psychologist, school psychologist, professor, and associate dean for research in the College of Education at Texas State University. Grow Grateful is a follow up to his first children's book, Grow Happy, also written with Sage Foster-Lasser. Jon Lasser resides in Martindale, Texas. Follow him on Twitter: JonLasser.Christopher Lyles has illustrated numerous books for children, including When You Look Out the Window, Grow Happy and Grow Grateful. Inspired by vintage graphics and antique surfaces, he uses collage and mixed media applications to create his art. He lives in Simsbury, CT. Visit him at chrislyles.tumblr.com and follow him on Facebook: LylesDesigns, Twitter: ChrisLyles, and Instagram: ChrisLyles.

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amp ldquo Creating and caring for a garden serves as an apt metaphor for self-care in this sensitive story from the father-daughter team of Lasser and Foster-Lasser amp hellip .. Crinkly, textured papers bring pleasing warmth to Lyles amp rsquo s mixed-media collages, creating an atmosphere of positivity to match the girl amp rsquo s confident attitude. amp rdquo -Publishers Weeklyamp ldquo A charming and to-the-point book for addressing mindfulness with young children, perfect for classrooms and libraries. amp rdquo -School Library Journalamp ldquo Children are learning very early that the world is a tough place in which to grow up. Giving kids the tools to get it done will be a tremendous boost. And these three books contribute to that effort in a delightful way. amp rdquo -Children amp rsquo s Books Healamp ldquo Wonderfully entertaining from beginning to end and with an invaluable life affirming message, Grow Happy is unreservedly and enthusiastically recommended for family, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections. amp rdquo -Midwest Book Reviewamp ldquo I love that this book teaches kids that they have the power to make themselves happy. amp rdquo -Mom amp rsquo s Radiusamp ldquo This book should lead to many good discussions around well being and each person amp rsquo s ability to cultivate their own contentment. amp rdquo -School Library Connectionamp ldquo All readers could learn from Grow Happy, but like gardening it amp rsquo s much more fun when you read it together. amp rdquo -Plant Talk

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