Christopher Lyles – illustratör

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.

Kiko goes on a camping trip with her class and learns about gratitude!Throughout the trip, Kiko discovers different things she appreciates about her family, friends, and opportunities. This story is based on the amp ldquo theory of mind, amp rdquo which is the ability to take the perspective of others and recognize that each person has their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. Growing gratitude leads to greater happiness and stronger interpersonal relationships. Also included is a Reader's Note that provides contextual advice, healthy-mind tips, and more ways for growing gratitude in kids.Grow Grateful is a fun story about gratitude that is also an ideal read alongside Curious George Goes Camping by Margret Rey and H. A. Rey, Llama Llama Loves Camping by Anna Dewdney, Pete the Cat Goes Camping by James Dean and Kimberly Dean, Goodnight, Campsite by Loretta Sponsler and Olga Shevchenko, and the Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 5 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors by Kim Andrews.GROW READERS with the acclaimed Grow series of books Grow Kind, Grow Grateful, and Grow Happy.