Your Amazing Brain - by Jessica Sinarski (Paperback)

About the Book

Are you ready to harness the power of your amazing brain? Get the inside scoop on why we do what we do! In this book, you'll discover the surprising role of our eight senses - yes, there are more than five, differences between the two brain "teams" and the ways they impact behavior, and much more! Along with a diverse cast of characters, author and intrepid guide, "Ms. Jessica," transforms complex neuroscience into fun graphics, simple metaphors, and practical solutions for students ages 7 and up.

Book Synopsis

Faster than a speeding car! Stronger than a supercomputer! Are you ready to harness the power of your amazing brain?

Get the inside scoop on why we do what we do!

In this book, you'll discover:

• engaging visuals explaining brain cell and nervous system basics
• the surprising role of our eight senses - yes, there are more than five!
• differences between the two brain "teams" and the ways they impact behavior
• proven strategies for helping our rational "upstairs brain" run the show
• simple brain-boosting ideas for all ages
• ...and much more!

Jam-packed with insights for kids and helpful guidance for adults, this "user's manual for the brain" is sure to become a go-to resource in your home, classroom, or therapy office.

Along with a diverse cast of characters, author and intrepid guide, "Ms. Jessica," transforms complex neuroscience into fun graphics, simple metaphors, and practical solutions for students ages 7 and up.

Review Quotes

Finally! A book about the brain that is entertaining and educational for children in the upper elementary grades and beyond. Understanding our behavior through brain science helps to build a compassionate classroom community and culture. Teachers across the curriculum will benefit from using this book as the foundation of their classroom management.

Melissa Sadin
Author and Founder, Ducks & Lions: Trauma-Sensitive Resources

Jessica Sinarski's Your Amazing Brain is a must-read for educators, parents, and anyone who works with or around children. This easy-to-read visual guide provides practical advice, strategies, and tips to improve our students' response to stress, so they can be more productive learners.

Devon Wible
Vice President, Academics FullBloom

Sinarski's Your Amazing Brain goes way deeper than neurons and neurotransmitters by also exploring the parts of the brain that are responsible for behaviors and relationships. She partners with illustrator Luis Fernando Da Silva to playfully bring kids (and their grown-ups) the most up-to-date neuroscience so they can compassionately take charge of their brain.

Robyn Gobbel
Author of Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors

Wow! Jessica has done it! She has used her amazing brain to make neuroscience understandable for kids and adults alike. And she's given such practical, implementable tips for helping everyone process their downstairs brain messages. This guide should be in every school library and home across this country!

Julie Beem
Executive Director, Attachment & Trauma Network, Inc.

About the Author

Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike.

Jessica makes social emotional learning (SEL) practical, equipping parents and professionals with deeply trauma-informed tools. She is the author of numerous books including the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Your Magic Backpack series, and upcoming Light Up the Learning Brain. She also shares her expertise as a contributor to magazines, blogs, and podcasts. Jessica lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three busy boys.

Luiz Fernando Da Silva is a Brazilian illustrator, currently living in Criciúma. Luiz has been drawing since he was a child, influenced by comics, Japanese animation, Nintendo games, and science fiction movies, and has a degree in Visual Arts from The Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense.