But Aren't I Lucky That - Hardcover

Beech, Deanna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0996437428 ISBN 13: 9780996437424

Publisher: Brier Patch Kids, LLC, 2016

Synopsis

Not only is it inevitable that children will experience stress, it is an essential part of their self-development. They learn from these struggles and, as a result, they develop a set of tools. These are the ready-to-turn-to ways that they cope with and respond to difficulties. Wouldn’t it be great if their ways of coping were based on how to think with realistic optimism, and to reframe events in their lives to find the benefits, and not focus solely on the negative. This book is a great step to help parents and children start on that path.

“But Aren’t I Lucky That...” is a fantastically illustrated children’s book that helps kids learn to find and celebrate the positive as they work through everyday challenges. By using evidence-based concepts from Positive Psychology, Dr. Beech weaves an enjoyable story that guides readers through easy to apply tools that foster happiness, optimistic thinking and resiliency.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Beech has been teaching resiliency to the children, adolescents, and adults for more than 20 years. Now she wants to share these tools with you. Though the marvellous illustrations of Steven Lester and the charming story of Tiger’s day, Dr. Beech demonstrates how to reframe situations to see the positive, how kindness helps both the giver and the receiver, that sticking with something even when it is hard makes us better, and that being present in the moment helps us focus.

Review:

"The reason we started psychological fitness training in the Army was that many people were coming into the service with unfortunate habits of pessimism, catastrophic thinking, and learned helplessness. Wouldn't it be great if more kids already knew, and practiced, how to think with realistic optimism, and to reframe events in their lives to find the benefits, and not focus solely on the negative. This book is a great step to help parents and children start on that path." Rhonda Cornum, Ph.D., M.D. Brigadier General (retired) Director, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness, 2009-12 "There is so much to love about this beautifully illustrated and well-written story that inspires optimism in a kind and gentle way. In an easy to read style, psychologist Deanna Beech weaves the story of a regular day in the life of a young boy who learns to celebrate the small victories in life, which is invaluable to teach children if we want them to be resilient and successful. The impressionistic artwork of artist Steven Lester emphasizes the multicultural aspects of the story, including a girl who is the best batter. This is a great book for teachers, counselors, and parents to enjoy reading along with children." Dr. Donna L. Taylor, Ph.D. Educator, Literacy and Learning Specialist Elementary School Administrator "This is a well-designed teaching and therapeutic book for those who desire that our children form lasting memories that have a solid ethical base." Robert D. Crick, D.Min. President, Outside the Gates Ministries, Inc. Cerified Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor Seminary Professor

About this edition

• Publisher: Brier Patch Kids, LLC
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0996437428
• ISBN 13: 9780996437424
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 42
• Illustrator: Lester Steven