New in Juvenille Nonfiction

November 2022

978-1-63198-719-9 $10.99 Juvenile Nonfiction/Growth Mindset 88 pp., full-color, 6 ¼" x 8" Paperback Ages 6–9

Key Features

• A humorous, light-hearted, and supportive tone helps kids learn a growth mindset • Author has written several books on growth mindset and has a strong online and social media presence • The format is similar to fiction chapter books to appeal to kids beginning to read independently • Builds on the popularity and success of Free Spirit’s long-running Laugh &

Learn® series and brings that same combination of humor and practical advice to a younger audience

Help young kids set goals, overcome challenges, and feel good about their efforts

Yay! You Failed!

by Shannon Anderson, illustrated by Steve Mark Celebrate mistakes and setbacks! In this growth mindset chapter book, young readers find out how to learn from failure, bounce back, build resilience, and believe in themselves. Simple “you-can-do-it” strategies help kids understand the importance of practicing, keeping at it when the going gets tough, and staying positive. Includes a glossary of terms to support children’s vocabulary growth.

Chapter 6

Your Mindset Matters

Amazing things can happen when you keep going and believe in yourself. With a growth mindset, you give yourself the best chance to succeed. So . . .

What do you want to succeed at? Here's how to do it: . Set a goal! . Keep practicing. . Celebrate when you succeed—AND when you fail. Both help you get better. . Stay resilient when it gets tough. . Stay positive.

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Shannon Anderson is an award-winning children’s book author and has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She was named one of ten teachers who “amazed and inspired us” by the Today Show. Shannon lives in Indiana. Steve Mark is a freelance illustrator and a part-time puppeteer. Steve has illustrated many books for children, including the Little Laugh & Learn™ series and all the books in the Laugh & Learn® series for older kids. He lives in Minnesota.

Laugh & Learn® for the younger crowd! Sound advice—with a silly side—that kids can turn to for help with real-life anxieties and issues

Self-help, kid-style! Kids ages six to nine can tote these handy guides anywhere and boost their skills. With practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view, these books are the go-to for help with everything, from triumphing over teasing to learning to be a fantastic friend to becoming a self-confidence superstar, and more!

978-1-63198-350-4

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Each book: $10.99 Juvenile Nonfiction 84–88 pp., full-color, 6¼" x 8" Paperback Ages 6–9

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