Gratitude Is Your Superpower - (My Superpowers) by Amy Weber (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A kids book about gratitude to be thankful for!

Gratitude is a superpower for kids and adults alike. Instilling a sense of gratitude in children leads to increased happiness, a greater sense of optimism, and better social interactions. This gratitude book for kids ages 5-7 will help adults share the joy of giving and receiving thanks. Beautifully illustrated stories show how little superheroes Grace and Guillermo use their gratitude superpowers on a daily basis. The stories emphasize being thankful for things both big and small and how good it feels to share thankfulness with other people. Use these gratitude lessons to start training little superheroes!

• Get to know your superpower--The introduction teaches kids what gratitude means and encourages them to start looking for things that they are thankful for.
• Use your superpower for good--Grace's and Guillermo's simple real-life stories show kids how to use their gratitude superpower to keep a positive mindset, and prompts following each story help kids articulate what they learned.
• Strengthen your superpower --Find activities - like sending a thank-you note to someone in the community - that allow kids to put gratitude into action. Discussion questions explore and reinforce the effects of being thankful and showing thanks.

Gratitude is Your Superpower introduces habits of positivity and gratitude kids will have for life.

Review Quotes

"As a speech language pathologist and mom, I am grateful for this book! Such a simple and fun way to explain the complex idea of why we should all be thankful and the small ways we can show it. The concrete examples helped even my three-year-old become better at saying thanks. Yesterday, he thanked the playground! A wonderful book with great illustrations and relatable examples." --Jennifer Volpe, speech language pathologist

"Children love to see themselves as having superpowers. This book encourages them to imagine how gratitude and care for others can make them powerful and effective in the world. It's a positive message presented clearly and simply in scenarios kids can identify with. I highly recommend this book." --Judy Schneier, LCSW, psychotherapist

"This is a great book for children to begin thinking about easy ways to incorporate gratitude into their daily routines. I love that the examples gave leading questions to help think a little deeper about how kids (and adults!) can be practicing gratitude every day." --Becky Thomas, special educator

About the Author

AMY WEBER has more than 25 years of experience working with children and their families as both a clinician and administrator. She's a cofounder of Speak, Learn, & Play in Brooklyn, New York, where she shares space and ideas with a group of brilliant pediatric therapists. Amy also provides training and consultation to schools and agencies throughout New York City.

ZACH GRZESZKOWIAK is a graphic designer and illustrator. He creates both digital and printed marketing materials like logos, infographics, and catalogs. Some of his favorite things to draw are animals and spooky creatures. His favorite projects involve educating, storytelling, and helping a cause.