Book series for 4 to old to help kids understand their feelings, develop positive social skills, selfconfidence, and compassion. Each of the first six books in the being the best me. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Being the best me by meiners, cheri, allen, elizabeth isbn. This beautifullyillustrated book shows the many ways children can be optimistic in their day to day lives, such as. I would recommend as with all the titles in the being the best me series by cheri meiners, this is wellsuited for young readers and those working with them.
Back pages include discussion questions, scenarios, games and roleplay activities that help adults reinforce the books positive message. Discover book depositorys huge selection of cheri j meiners books online. The book goes through various situations that children experience and points out the possibility for approaching each one with a positive attitude. Stand tall a book about integrity being the best me series book.
Sean covey, bestselling author of the 7 habits of happy kids and the 7 habits of highly effective teens making a difference all children want to feel that they are important, and that what they do matters. Having a positive outlook on the world makes overcoming obstacles easier and can increase confidence and selfesteem. Elizabeth allen is an artist and professional illustrator of childrens picture books as well as a former songwriter and jazz musician. Know and follow rules cheri j meiners boys town press. Beautiful handdrawn illustrations accompany cheris purposeful storytelling as she shows us once again how children can help to. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Beautiful handdrawn illustrations accompany cheris purposeful storytelling as she shows us once again how children can help to make the world a better place. Guide young children to develop a positive attitude and discover how the choices they make can lead to feeling happy and capable. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read be positive. Making a difference is a book that can help build social skills and character, teach life lessons to your children, and put them on a pathway to kindness, courtesy, respect, and purpose. By cheri meiners, penny weber positive and friendly, this board book encourages toddlers to notice the ways others help them and recognize some of the many. Listen, best work, hands and body to myself, and please and thank you.
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