Xavier Pom – illustratör

Hildy is a very smart little girl, with a fantastic imagination. Hildy''s imagination is so much a part of her that sometimes she forgets what is real and what is make-believe. What is Hildy supposed to do?

MIMI''S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character''s growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Hildy loves her pet birdie, Peetie Pie. She feeds him and sings to him and loves to hear him talk. One day Hildy finds Peetie Pie lying face up on the bottom of his cage. Peetie Pie will not get up. What is Hildy supposed to do?

MIMI''S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character''s growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Hildy loves bedtime stories, but every night the same thing happens. As soon as Mama finishes reading one bedtime story, Hildy asks her for another. When Mama finishes reading that story, Hildy asks for one more story until Mama gets angry. What is Hildy supposed to do?

MIMI''S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character''s growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Mimi is Hildy''s grandmother who lives far, far away in Florida. When Mimi comes to visit, she plays with Hildy for as long as Hildy likes and lets Hildy stay in the bathtub for as long as Hildy wants. Things are just NOT the same when Mimi goes home. What is Hildy supposed to do?

MIMI''S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character''s growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Hildy is a very loving child, and she gets very upset when her best friend tells her she is moving away. What is Hildy supposed to do?

MIMI''S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character''s growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Hildy loves to sing and dance and swim and eat pizza. What Hildy does NOT love to do is go to the dentist! What is Hildy supposed to do?

MIMI''S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character''s growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.

Hildy''s Mama and Papa decided that their family would celebrate Hanukkah AND Christmas. Celebrating both holidays makes Hildy feel different, and Hildy does not like feeling different! What is Hildy supposed to do?

MIMI''S STRATEGIES are educational and offer young children a universal new way of solving their problems and having their needs met. The stories are short and simple with the emphasis on the main character''s growth outward in concentric circles from her nuclear family setting to her broader school environment. Learning to think strategically rather than reacting emotionally is a valuable problem solving skill that will empower any child throughout his/her life. Competence is the mother of self-esteem. Being resourceful, thinking independently, and behaving assertively are behavior traits that motivate children toward individual thinking, achievement, compassion, and fairness on their journey to adulthood.