Copyright Date:
2021
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
04/06/21
Illustrator:
Naalchigar, Jennifer,
Pages:
315 pages
ISBN:
0-06-300848-3
ISBN 13:
978-0-06-300848-9
Dewey:
158.1
LCCN:
2020949443
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Emotional strength and resilience are based on habits that can be learned.Psychotherapist Morin draws on her previous work on habits of mind that help adults in their personal and work lives and families in maintaining and growing emotional health. She meets middle-grade readers where they are, recognizing common challenges in young people's lives and presenting tools to develop their abilities to stay flexible, positive, and empowered. Stories introduce situations in which a fear of failure, jealousy, or other uncomfortable feelings cause a problem for a young person and examine techniques-based on anticipation, analysis, and action-that could resolve or prevent a future occurrence of the problem. Reflection prompts support readers' understanding and practice of these techniques. Naming feelings, distinguishing helpful from false anxiety, scheduling times to worry, unplugging from technology, and learning to use calming breaths are among the tools covered. Morin acknowledges that not everything is under a child's control and addresses situations where bullies abuse power, requiring intervention from a trusted adult. Cartoon illustrations feature children with various skin colors and hairstyles. The list of references speaks to the author's research; further reading for young readers would have been a welcome addition.Useful, necessary, positive help for the difficult process of growing up. (Nonfiction. 8-13)
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-312).
The internationally bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, Amy Morin, empowers tweens, teaching them how to think, feel, and act stronger than ever! Perfect for fans of The Confidence Code for Girls, this book tackles mental strength in a relatable way. Filled with fun graphics and illustrations throughout.
“This book is a powerful gift to kids—it shows them how to help themselves!” —Claire Shipman, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Confidence Code for Girls
Do you worry that you don’t fit in? Do you feel insecure sometimes? Do you wish your life looked as perfect as everyone else on social media? Do you have anxiety about things you can’t control? Being a tween can be really hard, especially in today’s world.
You balance it all—homework, extracurricular activities, chores, friendship drama, and family, all while trying to give the impression that you know exactly what you’re doing. Sometimes when we try to look perfect on the outside, we can feel rotten in the inside. Do you want to become a stronger person, inside and out? By picking up this book, you’re already taking the first step toward becoming a better person where it counts—by training your brain.
Prominent psychotherapist and social worker Amy Morin offers relatable scenarios, then shows tweens the ways they can develop healthy habits, build mental strength, and take action toward becoming their best selves. 13 Things Strong Kids Do gives tweens the tools needed to overcome life’s toughest challenges.
This nonfiction middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, including those living through the stresses of homeschooling, returning to the classroom, and navigating a changed and stressful world.
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