by Renee Jain (Author)
This New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller is the perfect tool for children facing new social and emotional challenges in an increasingly disconnected world! This how-to book from two psychology experts--packed with fun graphics and quizzes--will help kids transform stress, worry, and anxiety. Give it to fans of The Confidence Code for Girls and Raina Telgemeier's Guts.
Now more than ever, kids need to feel empowered as they work through anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty brought on by the world around them. With its helpful, hands-on suggestions and tips, SUPERPOWERED will be embraced by every kid with insecurities, worries, and anxious thoughts.
Renee Jain (founder of GoZen!) and Dr. Shefali Tsabary (New York Times bestelling author and Oprah contributor) make readers the superheroes of their own stories. They introduce a toolkit of easy-to-understand methods for recognizing anxious behaviors, identifying the root causes of worried thinking, and realizing that strength can be found in reclaiming one's inner superpowers.
With the help of humorous artwork and interactive elements, readers find their P.O.W.E.R. (an acronym that inspires mindfulness and resilience practices) and gain lasting mental strength.
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Gr 4-7--This book uses the acronym POWER (Present, Original, Whole, Energized, and Resilient) to describe the innate "superpowers" children possess to cope with anxiety, worries, stress, and nerves. Divided into three sections, the text allows readers to identify and deal with negative emotions or situations. The text is supplemented by graphics, engaging illustrations, and real-life examples. Jain and Tsabary divide big ideas into easy-to-understand concepts and solutions, providing solid analogies that children can internalize. There are activities that can be completed directly in the book, strengthening reader comprehension. Each chapter offers "key takeaways," which recap what was covered and prevent information overload. Some readers might find some of the language corny. However, if read with an adult, caretaker, or educator, this title serves as a powerful tool to help those who have a hard time understanding their own feelings and worries. The text addresses the reader directly, which is a great way to drive home the message that anxiety is real, they are not alone, and they are seen and heard. VERDICT A serviceable purchase for upper elementary and middle school libraries; hand a copy to every counselor and school psychologist in the building.--Carol Youssif, Taipei American Sch., Taiwan
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