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 Penelope Perfect: A Tale of Perfectionism Gone Wild

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Title: Penelope Perfect: A Tale of Perfectionism Gone Wild

Author: Shannon Anderson

Ages: 5-9 years old

Synopsis: I selected this book because it would be a great resource for my students who require routines throughout their day in an attempt to regulate their emotions. In this book, the main character realizes she does not have the typical control over her daily activities that bring her peace and she is learning to navigate the changes and anxiety she feels through a more positive scope.The book gives helpful information for parents, teachers and counselors who support them as well.

Issues Text would Address: Students struggling with adjusting to events/ circumstances

Questions:

1. What is the main character's main problem?

2. What would you have done in Penelope's place?

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Title: Never Stop Believing: A Collection Of 25 Short Inspiring Stories Of Amazing Girls On Growth Mindset, Teamwork, Friendship, Self Confidence And Determination

Author: John Ebibi

Ages: 3-12 Years old

Synopsis:

This is based on giving young girls the foundation of never giving up. The book helps these girls understand how to manage the pressure of achieving their goals as well as manage the challenges that arise from making mistakes. The book places a focus on encouraging the main characters to build self- belief, seize opportunities for personal self growth and look toward a positive mindset.

Issues Text would Address: Mindset, Teamwork and Making friendships

Questions:

1. Have you ever been in a position similar to this?

2. When are you less aware of your feelings?

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The Kids’ Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control – Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses

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The Kids’ Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control – Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses

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Title: The Kids’ Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control – Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses

Author: Lauren Brukner

Ages: This book has been found to be suitable for children with emotional and sensory processing difficulties aged approximately 7 to 14 years.

Synopsis: This text may support children in the area of emotional sensitivity. As students work to equip themselves with the tools to manage emotions in difficult or unforeseen situations, this text provides colorful- captivating illustrations that encourage the reader to label their emotions and explore the strategies to cope appropriately. This book was selected because it not only could be a resource for children but their families and school staff; within the text is a checklist and visuals to track student progress.

Issue Text would Address: Support students working to acquire strategies for Self-Regulation Emotional and sensory processing difficulties

Questions:

1. Have you ever been in a position similar to this?

2. Why does identifying or showing your feelings make people feel less _____?

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Where the Wild Things Are (Imaginational Excitability)

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Where the Wild Things Are (Imaginational Excitability)

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Title: Where the Wild Things Are
Author: Maurice Sendak
Ages: 3-10
As gifted children with imaginational overexcitability may engage in imaginative play, this book takes them through a wild journey in Max's imagination, after he gets in trouble with his mom.

Parents and teachers could also share that some of the drawings are based on Sendak's relatives, which he did not like very much.

Questions:
-When have you felt like Max?
-How did using his imagination help Max work through his feelings?
-How does using your imagination help you work through your feelings? How do you do this when you play? When you draw?

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Title: Paper Things
Author Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Ages: 10-13
Creatively gifted Ari wants to apply and attend Carter Middle School, a GT magnet school. The problem is that she and her brother Gage are homeless. Ari copes with her stresses by creativing "paper things." This book shows  homelessness in a realistic manner but also shows how being gifted can make children be resilient.

Questions:
- Why do you think the author chose to make Ari gifted and homeless?
-  When is is appropriate to use your creativity to cope with your life? When might it not be appropriate?

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The Boy with Big, Big Feelings (Shannon Fulmer)

Title: The Boy with Big, Big Feelings
Author: Brittany Winn Lee
Ages: 3 and up

This book is about a boy who has really big feelings and reactions and he feels he is the only one that has them (happy and sad) until he goes to school and meets peers who also has really big feelings.

This book could be used as a social skills lesson especially if you have a child who shows their emotions when they get mad, sad, frustrated etc. After the book coping skills can be taught to the children.

Questions:
- Do you ever have really big feelings and if so what do they look like?

- What is there about this character that is like me?

-What happens in the book to help the character
overcome (emotion or issue)?

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The Color Monster A Story About Emotions 

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The Color Monster A Story About Emotions 

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Title: The Color Monster
Author: Anna Llenas
Age: 4 and up

This book put emotions into different jars to be able to understand how each emotion makes you feel. Being able to not only identify but explain each emotion and explaining its ok to have emotions.

Teachers can use this as a social story to explain emotions. Can start with this lesson and students can explain how their emotions make them respond.

Questions:
-What else could you do when you feel big emotions coming on?

-What is there about this character that is like me?

- What are some things you did when you had big feelings to help you overcome those feelings: sad, angry, anxious?

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Title: The Girl Who Never Makes a Mistake
Author: Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
Age: K-4

This book is about Beatrice who does not make mistakes. She is perceived this way also by "everyone" around her. It shows when she made a mistake (in front of 100s of community members). After she made a mistake, she was able to use that moment to see that just because you make mistakes, you can still learn and have fun.

Parents and teachers can share mistakes that they have made. Teacher can also talk about different famous people/inventors who made mistakes and something great came out of it.

Questions:
- How did Beatrice overcome her first mistake? (what do you think her feelings were at first and then after she got off stage?)

-How can making mistakes help you learn and grow?

-Have you ever felt like everything needs to be perfect? How did you overcome it when it became "unperfect"?

-What would you have done in Beatrice's place when everything came crashing down in front over everyone?

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Title: Matilda

Author: Roald Dahl

Age: 8-12 years

This book is about a young girl that is very advanced for her age, especially in reading and has magical powers. However, her family doesn’t care about her abilities, and she has an awful school principal that shows no kindness. This doesn’t stop her from standing up for herself and expressing her love for learning.

This book could be used to show students that it is great to have a deep interest or love for a topic. It can help parents and students see that strong interests and advanced knowledge at an early age is common and not all gifted students are the same. Not all gifted students have the same abilities or personalities. Student could go around and share one strong interest or strength they have to see they may be different from others.

Questions:

-Matilda has a love for reading, do you have something you are that passionate about?

-What would you do with the special powers Matilda has?

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Title: The Dot

Author: Peter H. Reynolds

Age: 4-7 years

The book is about a girl in art class being asked to draw a creative picture, anything she wants. However, she sits and does nothing because she thinks she can’t draw. Her teacher then urges her to draw just a dot and provides her with the confidence to create anything she wants!

This book shows that one small push and encouragement can be all you need to let go of the “I can’t” mindset. This can open students to the possibility that they CAN do anything they put their mind to. Students can think of a time where they didn’t know how to do something and eventually did accomplish it.

Questions:

-How did Vashti's mindset change throughout the story?

-What was the main event that helped Vashti feel better about her art?

-Has there ever been a time you thought you couldn’t do something but then gave it a try? What happened?

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Title: The Most Magnificent Thing

Author: Ashely Spires

Age: 3-7 years

This book is about a little girl that sets out to make the most magnificent thing ever. She tries everything she possibly can, but it keeps turning out wrong. She gets so frustrated and eventually gives up until she takes a break and comes back to the project and makes it just right!

A lot of gifted students struggle with perfectionism. Parents and teachers can share with students a time where they struggled to get something perfect and how they overcame it. Teachers can share famous inventor stories and how long it took them to make their creation.

Questions:

-What would have happened if the girl gave up on creating her most magnificent thing?

-Does it matter that her creation didn’t end up exactly as she had imagined?

-What happened when the girl took and break and then came back to working on her creation?

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Title: Sky Color
Author: Peter Reynolds
Grade: K thru 2nd

This book is about a young girl who has been given the task of helping to create the school mural by painting the sky.  There is no blue paint.  She dreams of a magical sky that isn't blue.  With a growth mindset of looking at things differently, in a new light, at a different time, she comes up with the perfect solution to her problem.
A bit of mindset and creativity.

Questions:
1. Who is the main character?
2. What is her problem?
3. Was she able to solve the problem?  If so, how?
4. Would you have done the same thing?  If not, explain.

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Title: Ish
Author: Peter Reynolds
Grades: 1st thru 3rd

Although this book explores creativity it sparks discussions about emotions. How one overcomes adversity and flourishes along the way is beautiful.

Questions:
1.  What is the character like?
2. Can anyone relate to what is happening to Ramon as he tries to be the best he can be?
3. Retell the story your way.
Options: comic strip/poetry (any type) /diorama/paragraph/one sentence art work

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Title: The Boy Who Loved Math
Author: Deborah Heiligman
Grades: 1st and 2nd

Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of them do. But Paul Erdos never followed the usual path. At the age of four, he could ask you when you were born and then calculate the number of seconds you had been alive in his head. But he didn't learn to butter his own bread until he turned twenty. Instead, he traveled around the world, from one mathematician to the next, collaborating on an astonishing number of publications. With a simple, lyrical text and richly layered illustrations, this is a beautiful introduction to the world of math and a fascinating look at the unique character traits that made "Uncle Paul" a great man.

Questions:
1. How can you tell the boy on the front cover of the book loves math?
2. How do you use math every day?
3. Draw a picture of your home. school or neighborhood. Write numbers on the buildings for the street numbers, how many people in the home, how many classrooms, how many floors or windows etc...(see page 2-3 for example)

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Title: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Author: Judith Viorst
Ages: 3-7
Grades: PK-2nd

In short, from the moment Alexander wakes up he relentlessly experiences one trial after another. By the end of the story, he learns that life is like that, at times, AND that EVERYone experiences it!

Educators can utilize this classic to not only share their personal experiences with a challenging day, but they also can refer to the book in order to facilitate a collaborative discussion with their students about how life can be tough at times. Moreover, they can guide students to adopt critical coping skills such as: grit and perseverance.

Questions:
-Have you ever experienced a day like Alexander's?
-What do you remember most about that challenging day?
-How were you able to overcome the difficulties?
-What will you do the next time you encounter a "Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day"?

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Title: Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut
Author: Derrick Barnes
Ages: 4-8
Grades: PK-3rd

THIS book highlights what a visit to the barber shop does for the mind, body and soul of ALL African American males! The multi-award winning book vividly demonstrates how a black boy's self-concept is fortified when he takes pride in his image.

Educators can implement the use of this text into a myriad of ways: whole group, small group and one-on-one. Containing a plethora of literary elements, this book does a good job of demonstrating the importance of the relationship between looking good, feeling good and knowing how they translate into growth mindset concepts.

Questions:
-When do you visit the barber shop? (Do you have a particular day of the week?)
-What is it about visiting the barber shop that you can relate to like the boy in the book? What was similar? What was different?
-Describe what you feel like you can accomplish after getting a "fresh cut".

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Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (Denene Millner Books)

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Title: David Goes to School
Author: David Shannon
Ages: 3-6
Grades: PK-1st

A book from the "No David" series; this time David is in school with HIGH energy and impulsive behaviors! Readers get to observe how David experiences school, in regards to how he interacts with his teacher and his peers.

Educators can incorporate the reading of this book during "morning meeting" time to uplift the class' spirit with a laugh, while providing vivid examples of how not to behave. Additionally, educators can use this book to facilitate collaborative discussions with their students about behaviors that promote a sense of community within the classroom.

Questions:
-Do you ever feel like it is difficult to control your body?
-What kinds of things have you done when you did not control your actions?
-How can you help yourself or your classmate control their actions?

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A companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning classic No, David! by bestselling picture-book creator David Shannon!

David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each schoolday with trouble -- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- bahaved reader.

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Penelope Perfect is a little girl that demonstrates perfectionism behavior during her daily routines at home and at school.

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Title: Penelope Perfect
Author: Shannon Anderson
Illustrator:  Katie Kath
Published: Aug 20, 2015
Age:  5 to 9 years

This book could be used to help the children and parents identify perfectionism behaviors and learn how to self regulate and cope appropriately. This book also helps children to understand that some perfectly planned days come out perfectly even when they are not planned

Teachers and parents can use this book to help children understand that they don't have to always be in control and learn how to relax and be in the moment and everything will still turn out fine.

Questions:
1.  What is there about this character that is like me?
2. Have you ever been in a position similar to this?
3. What did you do?
4. What did you think?
5. What would you have done in Penelope's place?

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Kiara is a little girl that enjoys trying new things and teaches children about the power of perseverance and determination.  

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Title: I Choose to Try Again
Author: Elizabeth Estrada
Published: September 24, 2020
Age: 4 to 8 years

This book could be used to motivate children to believe in themselves and learn how to work through their challenges until they meet their goals without giving up. Throughout the book, Kiara, the main character enjoys trying her interests, however, often gives up on herself when she reaches challenges. Her friend gives her encouraging words to continue to meet her challenges and goals.

This is a great book to use for psycho education on the functions of the brain  and helps children to learn some positive growth mindset habits. Teachers and parents can use this book to help children see how the power of not giving up can help them reach their goals and change their mindsets of negative self thought.

Questions-
1.What is Kiara's main problem?
2.How can the experiences of the Kiara affect me and my life?
3. What happens in the book to help the Kiara overcome (emotion or issue)?

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This is an interactive book series to help children understand their power to chose and make good decisions with their actions. 

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What  Danny Should Danny Do? Series- Lori Fultz

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What  Danny Should Danny Do? Series- Lori Fultz

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Title:What Should Danny Do? ( interactive book series)
Authors: Ganit Levy, Adir Levy
Published: May 17, 2017
Age: 3 to 8 years

What Should Danny Do is a book about a main character that demonstrates overexcitability behaviors in many different settings. The book invites students to chose the best outcomes for Danny's actions and behaviors. It empowers the reader to help the main character Danny decide on  and change their decisions in a fun and interactive way. It also fosters a feeling in the reader that they can always start over and ask for help to solve their problems.

Teachers can use this book as a group read aloud and chose to read both decisions so that students can see the outcomes of both types of behaviors. It can also be used to help students work together to think through problems and work together to solve them as a way of also working to support the social development of talented and gifted students.

Questions-
Who was Danny?
What is the Danny's main problem?
What is Danny like?
What is there about Danny that is like me?
Are any of Danny's troubles/problems because he/she is bright?
What would you have done in Danny's place?
Can you feel the feelings, emotions, conflicts, motivations, etc. that the Danny experiences?

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Title: I Love My Hair
Author: Natasha Anastasia Tarpley
Age: 4-6

This book is about a Mom and daughter talking and sharing reasons why the daughter should love her hair.  Although it is difficult to comb through sometimes, her mom shares all the reasons why her daughter should embrace her hair, whether in an afro or cornrows. The daughter learned to be okay with her hair and to be proud of who she was and where she came from.

Sharing this book with other students can help them love who God has created them to be.  Parents can help their child to feel self-empowered and self-assured. Teachers could use this book as a tool to help students embrace who they are and learn to explore their culture.

Question:
What were some reasons the mother felt the need to explain to her daughter why she should love her hair?

What reason did the mother pull the daughter close and tell her daughter why she was lucky?

Do you think Keyana understood the many reasons she should love her hair?

Would other cultures understand the message from the story?

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A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years! In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her special hair, encouraging black children to be proud of their heritage and…

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Title: Scribbleville
Author: Peter Holwitz
Age 8-12

This book is about a town of people that are the same, scribbles.   A man moves into a town that was different.  He was straight, with a straight house, and a straight car.  Everyone looked at him strangely and didn't trust him.  One of the Scribbleville ladies started talking to him and became friends.  The townspeople didn't like it, they were scared he would tell his friends and they would move there also.

This book is about diversity and stereotypes.  In many ways this book can open the eyes of many people and help eliminate judgment from one another just because we look different. Teachers can use this book to help students be open to getting to know others even if they are different than they are.

Questions:
Why was the man comfortable enough to move to a town that was different from what he was?

Why did the women think it was okay to start talking to they man?

Do you think it was okay for the people in the town to watch I'm and talk about him?

Do you think they people learned a lesson about people that were different?

Can you think of a time that you were different, if so, how did you feel?

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Living in a world filled with scribbles and squiggly lines, the residence fall into a state of chaos when a stick-straight newcomer arrives and builds a perfectly square house in their community, yet the intriguing nature of one young boy helps to ease their fears after he meets the new neighbor ...

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Title: Mario Goes to the Museum
Author: Rebecca Dupas
Ages 8-12

This book is about a little boy going on a field trip to an African History Museum with his dad.  He is able to ask questions about the Museum and his dad is able to answer them. The dad and Mario have conversations about the reason for museums and the reason for exploring them.  Mario was happy his dad was there to take him and talk to him about Museums and what they offered.

Educators can use this book for helping children understand why exploring things they don't know too much about is special.  It also depicts black boys and their fathers in a way that is positive and loving.

Parents can use this book to help the children navigate through lessons they were unsure about. Also so show their children there are many places to go to learn and grow together as a family while having fun.

Questions:
After looking at the illustrations, what do you see that was interesting?

How does this book relate to your family?

What are other things you can explore and learn?

Do you think Mario and his dad will go to other museums? Explain your answer.

What is something Mario learned from his trip to the museum?

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Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever.

Parents and teachers can use this book to discuss with students struggling with repressing their dreams and finding acceptance in the direction that their lives are taking.

Questions:
What would you have done in Tree-ear's place?
Is anything easier or to Tree-ear's advantage because he is bright

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Title: Ruby's Worry
Author: Tom Percival
Age Appropriate: 3-8 years old
Grade Level: PreSchool-3rd Grade

This book is about a little girl named Ruby.  Ruby develops a worry that follows her around and grows rapidly until she understands the importance of talking about her feelings.  I chose this book because it illustrates through supportive language and pictures the importance of sharing your hidden worries and anxieties.

1.  What was Ruby’s worry?

2.  Have you experienced anything that worried you like Ruby?

3.  How did it make you feel when you were worried about it?

4.  What are some things you could do to feel better when you feel worried?

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Title: Salt in his Shoes: Michael Jordan In Pursuit of a Dream
Author: Deloris Jordan & Roslyn M. Jordan
Age: 6-10

This book is about a young Michael Jordan and the beginning of is journey.  It talks about all of the hard work and dedication he put in to playing a game others thought he was to small to play and the adversities he had in his own neighborhood with bullies.  It also covers all of the support he had from his parents and siblings that helped him to always believe.

This story can be used with students to believe in themselves despite what other children around them may think to get through some of the hurdles that growing up sometimes bring from peers the same age or older.

Questions:
- Why didn't Michael want to go back to the basketball courts?
- How would you like to be supported when you want to do something better?

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Title:  It's Okay to Not Be Okay
Author: Emily Hayes
Age Appropriate: 3-8 years old
Grade Level: PreSchool-3rd Grade

This book is about explaining to your child that it’s okay to feel emotions like sadness, loneliness, anger, etc.  This book uses peaceful rhymes and colorful illustrations to explain those various emotions (i.e., sadness, loneliness, anger, etc.). I chose this book because it’s important for children to understand their emotions and develop effective strategies for managing them.

1.  Why do you think someone can become sad or mad?

2.  Have you ever been sad or mad?

3.  How do you feel when you are sad or mad?

4. Who could you talk to if you are sad or mad?

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Title: Monty the Manatee
Author: Natalie Pritchard
Age Appropriate: 3-9 years old
Grade Level: PreSchool-4th Grade

This book is about a large sea creature named Monty with a huge heart who’s nervous about his 1st Day of Sea School.  This book teaches children the importance of friendships and kindness while experiencing bullying. I chose this book because being bullied can be a terrifying experience.  It’s important for children to recognize what is bullying and be comfortable with telling someone if they see or experience it themselves.

1.  What was Monty nervous about?

2.  What did you like about Monty?

3.  Do you feel it’s important to have friends?

4. What makes a person your friend?

5. Should a friend help you if you’re being bullied?

6. Why should a friend help you if you’re being bullied?

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Title: Ruby in Her Own Time
Authors: Jonathan Emmett
Age: 2-5

This book is about a duckling who seems to be underdeveloped and not learning as quickly as her older siblings according to her parents.  By the end of the book the duck surpasses all her siblings and flies beyond the parents imagination.

This book can be used with students who seem to be doing things in their own way at their own time.  Those who understand that they are not like others and are okay with not being compared to peers, siblings or other students.

Questions:
- What are some traits you like about others who are different from you?
- What makes you unique?

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Title: Brave Every Day
Author: Trudy Ludwig
Age: 4-8

Brave Every Day is book written about a little girl name Camila who struggles with worrying about things before they actually happen.  She is fearful about everyday things before they actually happen. She is withdrawn and doesn't have many friends. Until one day she goes on a field trip and discovers a new friend.

A parent or a teacher could use this book to make a child suffering from anxieties to see that we all sometimes worry about things that we don't have to because of the unknown.  It can also be used to show students that think that others are not going through the same things as them that there is someone else out here that shares your fears. You are not alone and together we will face our fears.

Questions:
-How do you think Camila feels when the other students are teasing her?
-How can you help a friend who is having an anxiety or is afraid?

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Hey Shannon-
This is s great book I plan to use this Summer with my small group. I have identified some of the students I am working with can't control their emotions. Hopefully, this resource would be able to assist all the students on how identify and control their emotions.

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Millicent Min who attends high school has a lot of trouble in her social circle, hated by her peers and fellow students; she's an 11-year-old genius with no friends. To make things worse, she has to play volleyball and tutor her arch-enemy, who's flunking sixth grade. Then Millicent meets a fellow volleyball player who is nice and has recently moved to California. By befriending this student, Millicent thinks that to become her friend, she has to hide the fact that she's smart and begins to invoke a series of lies.

Teachers and parents can use this story to spark conversations about hiding who they are and how it can hurt them emotionally, leading to other problems.

Questions:
Have you ever been in a position similar to this?
Can you feel the feelings, emotions, and conflicts that the character experiences?

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This story is about Violet Van Winkle. By the time she was two years old, Violet could fix nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight, she's building elaborate flying machines from scratch, mind-boggling contraptions such as the Tubbubbler, the Bicycopter, and the Wing-a-ma-jig. It’s a classic tale of a kid with exceptional skills or talents who doesn’t quite fit in with everyone else. But despite ridicule from peers, Violet continues to pursue her dream and ends up selflessly using her talent and is eventually recognized as a hero. *warm fuzzies*

Teachers and parents can use this book to open discussions with their students about being different and how to use their different talents for the good of others.

Questions:
How does it feel to be different from others?
Can you feel the conflicts and motivations that the character experiences?

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TITLE: The Teens Growth Mindset Workbook: Embrace Challenges, Build Resilience, and Achieve Your Goals

AUTHOR: Dr. Ellen Weber, PHD

Ages: 10-14 Years

This book will help gifted teens understand they are always changing and growing. By engaging in several interactive exercises, students will learn how to feel confident, bounce back from tough breaks, and take on new adventures with a growth mindset. Teens will dive into their growth mindset at home, school and beyond; while discovering their inner strengths with real life experiences.
This workbook can be uses with students at their pace. This way they can come back and have conversations about the exercises they worked on. They can talk about what they learned and ask any questions they may still have.

QUESTIONS:
-Why is it important to have a Growth Mindset at home and at school?
-How can your mindset affect motivation, conflicts, feelings and emotions?
-Identify a time when your mindset was not how you wanted it to be, explain why that was.

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A go-cart contest inspires imagination to take flight in this picture book for creators of all ages, with art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.
Ages: 3-up

It’s time for this year’s Going Places contest! Finally. Time to build a go-cart, race it—and win. Each kid grabs an identical kit, and scrambles to build.

Everyone but Maya. She sure doesn’t seem to be in a hurry...and that sure doesn’t look like anybody else’s go-cart!

But who said it had to be a go-cart? And who said there’s only one way to cross the finish line?

This sublime celebration of creative spirit and thinking outside the box—both figuratively and literally—is ideal for early learners, recent grads, and everyone in between.

Teachers can use this book in a group setting to reflect on how everyone can be creative but different. In addition, teachers can use this book to challenge learners to think outside the box to accomplish their  goals.

Questions:

1) How can you relate to characters in the book?
2) How can you relate to someone this is different from you?
3) What motivates you to accomplish your a goal while being creative?

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Title: Going Places
Peter H. Reynolds.
Ages: 3-up

A go-cart contest inspires imagination to take flight in this picture book for creators of all ages, with art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds.
Ages: 3-up

Going Places features two elementary school students who participate in a school-wide go-cart building and racing contest. Each student grabs an identical kit, including Raphael who sets out to follow the instructions provided to build his vehicle. But Maya is inspired by things in motion and nature

Teachers can use this book in a group setting to reflect on how everyone can be creative but different. In addition, teachers can use this book to challenge learners to think outside the box to accomplish their  goals.

Questions:
1) Identify one character from the book?
2) How can you relate to character you identified from book?
2) How can you relate to someone that is different from you?
3) What motivates you to accomplish a goal while being creative?

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The first My Strong Mind book out of a series of five, that teaches our children how to ThriveTeach your children about Mental Strength, Resilience and a Grow.

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Title: My strong Mind
Author: NIELS VAN HOVE

This first My Strong Mind introduces Kate, a sporty and happy girl who uses her strong mind to tackle her daily challenges with a positive attitude. Kate faces several situations your children will face too. She applies a positive attitude to deal with her challenges.

This book can be used to aid children with developing a growth mindset. This book can also be used in teaching children how to develop social skills.

Questions:

1) How can you relate to Kate?
2) Explain how you have a positive mindset when feel you are being challenged?
3) What does it mean when you hear "growth mindset."

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The gifted teen survival guide by Judy Galbraith | Open Library

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TITLE: The Gifted Teen Survival Guide

AUTHOR: Judy Galbraith and Jim Delisle

AGES: Young Adult

This book is the ultimate guide for gifted teens trying to thrive in a world that doesn’t always support or understand high ability. It gives teens the tools they need to appreciate their giftedness as an asset and use it to make the most of who they are. physically, socially and emotionally. This guide will help gifted teens understand their giftedness and use it proudly.
This book is great for teens who want to mask their giftedness from others out of fear they will be made fun of.

QUESTIONS:
-After going through this guide, how has your thought on being gifted changed?
- Tell something you will take from this guide to help your peers understand you better?
-What does this guide help you understand about being emotionally sensitive?

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Mistakes Make you Quake by by Claire A.B. Freeland/Jacqueline B. Toner

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Mistakes Make you Quake by by Claire A.B. Freeland/Jacqueline B. Toner

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This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to cope with mistakes — so they can explore new territory without fear!

This book could be used in a social and emotional learning group to address how to deal when making mistakes.

Questions:
1) Name one character from the book?
2) Explain how you can relate to the character?
3) How do you feel when you make a mistake.

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What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough

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What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough

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What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough

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TITLE: What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough

The Real Deal on Perfectionism: A Guide for Kids

AUTHOR: Thomas S. Greenspon

AGES: 9-13

This book helps teens understand how perfectionism hurts them and how to free themselves. It speaks to them on what perfectionism is then it goes into how to work with it. Teens also get how to handle hard situations.
This book is great for gifted teens who want to understand themselves more and help themselves work on perfectionism.

QUESTIONS:
- How does perfectionism affect your life and how can you work on the effects it causes?
- What ways can you continue handling your perfectionism in the future?
Name other problems mentioned, that can be mixed up with perfectionism.