Grow Grateful - by Sage Foster-Lasser & Jon Lasser (Hardcover)

About the Book

Kiko goes on a camping trip with her class and learns about gratitude! Throughout the trip, Kiko discovers different things she appreciates about her family, friends, and opportunities. Includes a "Note to Parents and Caregivers" with information on teaching children how to be grateful. Full color..

Book Synopsis

Kiko goes on a camping trip with her class and learns about gratitude! Throughout the trip, Kiko discovers different things she appreciates about her family, friends, and opportunities.

This story is based on the "theory of mind," which is the ability to take the perspective of others and recognize that each person has their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. Growing gratitude leads to greater happiness and stronger interpersonal relationships. Also included is a Reader's Note that provides contextual advice, healthy-mind tips, and more ways for growing gratitude in kids.

GROW READERS with the acclaimed Grow series of books: Grow Kind, Grow Grateful, and Grow Happy.

Review Quotes

"Being grateful is key...Lyles' illustrations are warm and inviting...engaging." --Kirkus Reviews

"Children are learning very early that the world is a tough place in which to grow up. Giving kids the tools to get it done will be a tremendous boost. And these three books contribute to that effort in a delightful way." --Children's Books Heal

"With a theme of gratitude, courage when one is fearful, and helping friends, this picture book celebrates including others and finding ways to be grateful. I recommend this book for elementary school libraries." --Oregon Coast Youth Book Preview

"The entire story is a lesson in mindfulness - being aware of everythingaround you and your place within the world - and gratitude...A note to parents offers advice for encouraging gratitude. This one's a good add to storytimes and booktalks." --Mom Read It

"Original and thoroughly 'kid-friendly'" --Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Sage Foster-Lasser is an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies psychology and American studies. Grow Grateful is a follow-up to Grow Happy, her first children's book which she also co-authored with Jon Lasser.

Jon Lasser, PhD, is a psychologist, school psychologist, professor, and associate dean for research in the College of Education at Texas State University. Grow Grateful is a follow up to his first children's book, Grow Happy, also written with Sage Foster-Lasser. Jon Lasser resides in Martindale, Texas. Follow him on Twitter: @JonLasser.

Christopher Lyles has illustrated numerous books for children, including When You Look Out the Window, Grow Happy and Grow Grateful. Inspired by vintage graphics and antique surfaces, he uses collage and mixed media applications to create his art. He lives in Simsbury, CT. Visit him at chrislyles.tumblr.com and follow him on Facebook: @LylesDesigns, Twitter: @ChrisLyles, and Instagram: @ChrisLyles.