My Grateful Book - Smith, Diana

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Résumé :
Lessons of gratitude for young hearts and minds! Teach your children about the concept of gratitude in a fun and simple way as they follow two young children, journeying through childhood while learning to appreciate the many small things that make up a wonderful life. With My Grateful Book, your children will understand the importance of gratitude and begin to develop their own framework of appreciation from which to view the world around them. Having an 'Attitude of Gratitude' improves a child's ability to problem solve, increases mental resilience, boosts the immune system and also contributes to an overall sense of positive wellbeing. Equipping your child with this important life skill from an early age will benefit their relationships, career and life paths and overall physical and mental health. This book focuses heavily on the wonders invoked by the simplest things, from rain drops on window sills to butterfly kisses and even family dinners. The author purposely promotes a step away from materialism and the promotion of consumerism, instead opting to show how friendships and family can fill hearts and bring happiness and hope. This book can be read aloud to any young child and also used as an early reader as the beautiful illustrations serve to only emphasize the simplicity of childhood and how easily applicable appreciation can be. Supported and endorsed by many parenting experts, schools and libraries, My Grateful Book bridges the gap between teaching children how to say thank you, and helping them to actually understand and truly feel thankful. Give your child the foundation of a positive, grateful mindset by reading them My Grateful Book today. This delightful book is part of the Feel Good series. Praise for My Grateful Book I love this friendly welcoming book of delightful messages about the power of gratitude. The illustrations are full of so much joy and hope. Well done! - Maggie Dent - Parenting Expert Diana Smith teaches us to take delight in the little moments around us which add so much to our lives, whether those moments involve fish or flowers, butterflies or broccoli-yes, broccoli! My Grateful Book would be an excellent addition to classroom libraries as a source of calm in the midst of potential chaos! It has the potential to open up discussions on gratitude for children of all ages. - Readers' Favorite...

Biographie:
Born in Dunedin, New Zealand, Diana's love of reading started at an early age, when her mother and older sister would read aloud the beautiful stories of A.A. Milne and Beatrix Potter. These authors inspired and influenced me greatly. Their beautiful words took me to another world as a child, where anything was possible. Their work greatly encouraged me to dream of becoming a writer myself someday, she says.Specialising in writing for early childhood and young readers, Diana's books focus on emotional intelligence and the introduction of key life concepts like self-love, mental resilience and gratitude. Her books are warmly inclusive and encouraging to all levels of readers.As a busy wife and mother of two adult children, Diana can now be found living and loving life in the gorgeous beachside town of Walpole Western Australia.