My Spectacular Self – serie

Peanut has invited all of his friends to the meadow for a special day. This little chipmunk is finally big enough to fly a kite by himself. Ready, set, plop! Up, up, up... and right back down. What is Peanut doing wrong? With the help of his friends, a lot of patience, unrelenting resilience, complete belief in himself and, of course, a gust of wind, Peanut’s hard work pays off and takes his kite, and confidence, to new heights!

Roxy the Rhino doesn't mean to interrupt or cut in line or take things without asking. Sometimes her excitement just takes over. Roxy has a problem with impulse control. Thankfully Roxy meets a new friend who teaches her to stop, think and wink. Maybe some things are worth the wait... and friendship is definitely one of those things!Out-of-Control Rhino is part of the My Spectacular Self picture book series, which uses humorous and relatable stories to help teach key social and emotional life skills. Story-related discussion questions are included to allow caregivers and teachers the opportunity to help readers become more aware of themselves and others, helping each child become their most spectacular self!

Max the alligator is throwing his friend Egret a big welcome home party. All the friends in the swamp want to chip in and help with the party, but Max insists on doing it all himself. After all, he has a fantastic plan! But when his party planning runs into problems, Max realizes that having a fantastic plan isn't enough. Can Max learn how to be a better leader in time to save Egret's party?

Mimi's school friends love playing hide-and-seek at break time. All of her classmates are great at camouflaging, which means they are great hiders. But no matter how hard she tries, Mimi can't change colours. She's convinced that since she's the smallest in the class, she will never be able to camouflage. Does being small mean that Mimi will always be bad at hiding?

Murray is frustrated with her older sister. Otti always has to be first, always decides what game they will play and always takes whatever toy she wants. Murray is so fed up of being bossed around that she comes up with some rules to make playing with Otti more fun. Will Murray and Otti learn how to resolve their conflicts in a fair way?

When Wyatt the tiger gets frustrated, nervous or angry, he makes sure everyone around him knows about it. Sometimes he whines. Sometimes he cries. And sometimes he even yells. Can his friends show him how to manage his emotions and share his feelings in a better way?

Gia the deer is an expert gardener! She has very specific techniques to set up the perfect garden. But when her friends want to help, Gia’s perfect plans are quickly destroyed. Gia needs to speak up and use her communication skills to guide her friends, or her garden and her friendships might both be ruined.Life can be challenging, and social and emotional skills play a huge role in learning how to cope with those challenges. The My Spectacular Self picture book series uses humorous and relatable stories to draw the reader in. Story-related discussion questions are included to allow caregivers and teachers the opportunity to help readers become more aware of themselves and others, helping each child become their most spectacular self!

Max the fox and his siblings are ready for their big magic show. Max is the main act, and he doesn’t want any help. He is the best magician, and he’s in charge. When his bossy ways put the show at risk, Max must change his ways and learn to cooperate. After all, cooperation is the real magic!Life can be challenging, and social and emotional skills play a huge role in learning how to cope with those challenges. The My Spectacular Self picture book series uses humorous and relatable stories to draw the reader in. Story-related discussion questions are included to allow caregivers and teachers the opportunity to help readers become more aware of themselves and others, helping each child become their most spectacular self!

Ivy loves spending time with her grandmother, especially their trips to the beach to look for sea glass. But her heart breaks when Grandma unexpectedly dies. As Ivy works through her grief, she finds a special way to remember her grandma and share her memories of her.Life can be challenging, and social and emotional skills play a huge role in learning how to cope with those challenges. The My Spectacular Self picture book series uses humorous and relatable stories to draw the reader in. Story-related discussion questions are included to allow caregivers and teachers the opportunity to help readers become more aware of themselves and others, helping each child become their most spectacular self!

Masayo, Takeshi and Suki decide to make a sushi dinner for their napping parents. But when each child focuses on doing the job their own way, things get messy! Can the three siblings use teamwork to make their rolls the right way?Life can be challenging, and social and emotional skills play a huge role in learning how to cope with those challenges. The My Spectacular Self picture book series uses humorous and relatable stories to draw the reader in. Story-related discussion questions are included to allow caregivers and teachers the opportunity to help readers become more aware of themselves and others, helping each child become their most spectacular self!

Winona tends to worry about all the things that could go wrong, and it's turning her into a worry warthog! From monsters under the bed to failing maths tests, worries keep swirling around in her head. Can Winona learn some ways to keep her anxiety under control?Life can be challenging, and social and emotional skills play a huge role in learning how to cope with those challenges. The My Spectacular Self picture book series uses humorous and relatable stories to draw the reader in. Story-related discussion questions are included to allow caregivers and teachers the opportunity to help readers become more aware of themselves and others, helping each child become their most spectacular self!