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*Endorsed by pediatric psychologist, counselor, and teachers and qualifies for social and emotional learning. How can we see the good in life when we feel sad or anxious? Everyone has yucky days and worries about things they can't control. Often when we focus on the negative, we begin to feel sad and anxious. Join Gus the gorilla and Pasha the panda on an adventure in the forest. Pasha helps Gus learn the secret to being happy even when things don't go the way we hoped: what we think about matters. Everyone will learn: The value of looking for positive things even on bad, yucky days. The value of talking about how we feel, especially when we are sad. The value of creating habits to reduce anxiety while building stronger mental and emotional health. A healthy perspective helps us build stronger mental and emotional health which guides all of us to develop our best potentials. Valuable resources in the back of the book and a QR code with an extra FREE guide with activities for parents and teachers. Check out the lovable companions at www.cathystuder.com!

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"""A heartwarming story to help children learn how to cultivate a balanced mindset. it's a helpful resource for anyone who works with children, and it includes practical tips for helping the children in your life apply these valuable attributes."" -Parker L. Huston, PhD, Pediatric Psychologist ""As an elementary educator for more than thirty years, I am saddened by the number of students who struggle with overwhelming feelings of sadness, frustration, and worry. This book is a must-read to teach children how to deal with the pressures of childhood while focusing on positive experiences. You will fall in love with furry little characters, Gus and Pasha, as Pasha helps Gus find his smile and a positive perspective in life. Parents and teachers alike will find this book a very helpful teaching tool. It provides a spring board for powerful discussions on positive mental health with elementary-aged children."" -Sonya Harle, MEd, Elementary Educator ""Gus Finds His Smile is a beautiful story about hope and connection. Cathy's ability to put words to such common confusion for children is truly remarkable. She highlights the beauty of friendship, possibility, and the value of optimism, even when life is challenging. So well done to help create strong, healthy mindsets."" -Lori Poland, MA, LPC, Author, Speaker, and Advocate"

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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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