{"product_id":"feel-confident-a-book-about-selfesteem-isbn-9781575424422","title":"Feel Confident!: A book about self-esteem","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eEmpower children to recognize their individual worth and develop confidence in themselves, their abilities, and the choices they make. Children learn that they can speak up, expect and show respect, try new things, and believe in themselves. Confidence-building skills of accepting yourself, asking for what you need, making decisions, solving problems, and communicating are also discussed. Young children will respond to the true-to-life situations and colorful illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeing the Best Me!® Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e From the author of the popular Learning to Get Along® books comes a one-of-a-kind character-development series. Each of the first six books in the Being the Best Me! series helps children learn, understand, and develop attitudes and positive character traits that strengthen self-confidence and a sense of purpose. Each book focuses on a specific attitude or character trait—optimism, self-esteem, assertiveness, resilience, integrity, and forgiveness. Also included are discussion questions, games, activities, and additional information for adults. Filled with diversity, these social story books will be welcome in school, home, and childcare settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e | Foster children’s confidence and decision-making skills. | \u003cp\u003eCheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master’s degree in elementary education and gifted education. A former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheri and her husband, David, have six children and enjoy the lively company of their grandchildren. They live in St. George, Utah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Allen is an artist and professional illustrator of children’s picture books as well as a former songwriter and jazz musician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has exhibited her art in galleries in the Midwest and on the East Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth lives on a river running through a forest near St. Paul, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“More than ever before, children today need a foundation of strong emotional skills to guide their choices in life. These books focus on positive thinking and assertive, kind behavior that can bolster children’s mental health, their relationships, and their performance in school. An exciting tool for empowering children to live their best lives.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“As Meiners’s previous series, Learning to Get Along, has shown, there’s a ready audience for simple picture books that communicate values to young children.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e “These books are simply written and will empower students to turn around bad days. Affirming statements . . . are accompanied by large, cheerful, illustrations that are perfect for prompting discussion about how the scene reflects the writing and whether similar examples can be found in students’ lives. The books conclude with numerous questions parents and teachers can ask to encourage additional reflection as well as worthwhile hands-on activities to further emphasize positive thinking and foster self-confidence.”\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e“Easy reads with child-friendly illustrations and easy-to-understand examples of real-life situations.”\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48004695458021,"sku":"NP9781575424422","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/80d5e754-a89c-4041-92ac-a62f0160d3bb.jpg?v=1762272814","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/feel-confident-a-book-about-selfesteem-isbn-9781575424422","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}