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*Endorsed by pediatric psychologist, counselor, and teachers and qualifies for social and emotional learning. How can gratitude help us when we are angry or sad? Sometimes terrible days frustrate us and make us sad or angry. But even on our bad days, we can feel better about ourselves when we focus on the good things and then practice being thankful. Join Gus the gorilla and Pasha the panda on another adventure in the forest. This time they help their friend Bruno the bear practice thankfulness and look for the good: what we focus on matters. Everyone will learn: The value of focusing on the good to help us feel better about ourselves. The value of shifting thoughts to thankfulness when life doesn't seem fair. The value of focusing on things we do well, instead of focusing on feelings of anger and defeat. The value of developing resilience through practice and patience. Gratitude helps us build stronger mental and emotional health which guides all of us to develop our best and true potentials. Valuable resources in the back of the book with an extra FREE guide with activities for parents and teachers. Check out the lovable companions at www.cathystuder.com!

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"""Gratitude can be a challenge concept for children to grasp. This story of bruno the bear and his friends can help kids to cultivate a mindset of recognizing what they are thankful for, even on their toughest days! Adults can also find valuable prompts to help start and continue important conversations with the children in our lives."" -Parker L. Huston, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist ""Anyone who has ever heard someone say, ""That's not fair!"" will appreciate the lesson Gus, Pasha, and Bruno teach us in this heartwarming story. Join these adorable characters as they learn how to grow in their gratitude while accepting some of life's daily challenges. This children's book is a wonderful teaching tool for both children and adults of all ages."" -Sonya Harle, MEd, Elementary Educator ""In this book, Cathy has created a lovely story that you will want to share with your children! This book teaches concepts of gratitude, empathy, and friendship. It is great resource tool for anyone working with or teaching children that want to invoke positive attributes for lifelong healthy skills. I am excited to share this book with my students! I support Cathy's brilliant mission to teach children valuable mindset habits at an early age."" -Angela Tjugum, MSE, Building Specialist, Academic Support Provider"

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Cathy Studer is the award-winning author of Broken to Beautifully Whole, and a mental health advocate, child abuse prevention advocate, and speaker. As an advocate and speaker, she is passionate about helping children and adults unlock, cultivate, and reach their full potential by developing stronger mental and emotional health. She lives in Ohio with her husband and their yellow lab, Levi. Cathy loves spending time with her two adult children and two grand dogs.

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