Focusing on self-love and individuality, this book offers relatable stories and practical tips for children aged 5 and up. Authored by mental health professional Adam Ciccio, it draws on his experiences in outpatient care to address the daily challenges young children face regarding their mental health. The narrative aims to foster understanding and support for both children and adults, making it a valuable resource in the Healthy Minds series.
Focusing on the theme of overcoming fears, this story addresses the common anxieties that children face. It explores how small worries can escalate into larger fears, likening them to "monster thoughts." The narrative encourages young readers to find constructive ways to manage their worries rather than resorting to avoidance tactics. Through engaging and imaginative solutions, it offers valuable insights for children aged 5 and up on how to confront and tame their fears.
"No one should wait for a child to experience loss before sharing this wise, gentle book." - Kirkus Reviews Letting go and loss can be difficult to comprehend. Goodbye Balloon will help you understand these emotions and give you insights to deal with them. Where does a special balloon go when it slips out of your hands? You can’t stop it, but you can wish it a beautiful journey, gliding past birds and soaring over mountains. Maybe your balloon will fly to someone else so that they can have a happy day. A beautifully illustrated picture book about learning to let go. For children ages 5 years and up. Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.
A sweet picture book to boost our self-esteem and fly high! Join Little Bizzy as she shows the world how we can stop doubting our actions and reach our fullest potential. Little Bizzy is smaller than all the other bees, but she’s very capable. She easily collects twice as much pollen as her friends. But Bizzy dreams of greater things. She wants to fly high in the sky with the birds! Of course, the others don’t believe it, but Bizzy knows that she can do it. An adventurous book about courage and perseverance. Those who believe in something are already halfway there! For busy bees aged 5 years and up.Part of the Healthy Minds series, where Adam Ciccio examines daily obstacles and the mental health of young children. Through a familiar story and helpful tips, which the author draws from his own experiences as an outpatient mental health practitioner, children and adults gain insight into what goes on in young minds and are given tools to help them cope with difficult situations.
A familiar story about falling down and getting back up. For brave go-getters ages 4 years and up. I want to ride my bike, but I crashed it when I tried. What if I can’t do it? What if I get hurt? But riding looks like fun! Could I find the courage to try again?
Focusing on the themes of empathy and the impact of bullying, this book offers a powerful narrative that encourages readers to understand and connect with others' feelings. Through relatable characters and poignant storytelling, it highlights the importance of compassion and the transformative power of kindness in overcoming adversity. The journey emphasizes personal growth and the necessity of standing up against bullying, making it a vital read for fostering awareness and promoting a more empathetic society.
A lively, imaginative story that invites everyone to go play outside.
An daring story about breaking the rules and daydreaming to your heart's content.
A sweet and reassuring book for dreamers ages 5 years and up.How do you know what you’ll be when you grow up? Some kids know exactly what they want to do, while others want to explore. There are so many things one can do and lots of time to dream about each one.