World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck, in decades of research on achievement and success, has discovered a truly groundbreaking idea-the power of our mindset. Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success-but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster sel…
There was once a very ugly bug, with spotted legs and googly eyes. Her friends have pretty, small eyes, shiny green backs, or nice fluttery wings that they use to hide from birds. The ugly bug thought that if she looked like her friends, then she would be more beautiful. So she made herself a disguise. But her new costume made her even more tasty - looking to the birds! The ugly bug learns that…
A young guinea pig explains that self-confidence comes from learning new things without being afraid of making mistakes and to remember that everyone has ...
In Arthur’s Nose, Arthur is a first grader who decides that he doesn’t like his nose, so he goes to the rhinologist to change it and get a new one. He tries on several, but ultimately decides, to the relief of his friends and family, saying, “I’m just not me without my nose!” The Arthur books are not too bad. They tend to be a little on the zany side, but there is nothing necessarily …
A poem extolling the beauty of African-American children forms the basis for celebration of a positive self-image. Four attractive children engage in typical kindergarten pastimes as the rhyming text rhapsodizes about their dimpled chins, "teeth that glisten," and "very special hair and clothes." Whereas building self-esteem and acknowledging children's charms are commendable goals, they are no…