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The Power of Optimism

by Abby Colich
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How can optimism affect your life? The Power of Optimism helps readers understand what happens in the brain when they practice optimism. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind optimism. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. This title also includes a diagram of the brain, sidebars, a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and tips for educators and caregivers. The Power of Optimism is part of Jump!'s The Power of Positivity series.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Power of Positivity

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    January 1, 2024

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9798889966975

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9798889966975
      • File size: 4912 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      April 1, 2024
      Grades 2-4 Useful for SEL, this entry in The Power of Positivity series (4 titles) centers on the mindset of optimism, its benefits, and how to practice it. Complementing the straightforward text are brief scenarios featuring racially diverse children, depicted in large photos, who used optimism to deal with a real-world problem. For instance, when Ray can't play baseball due to a broken arm, he decides to re-focus his energy and take a drawing class instead. The simple text doesn't shy away from explaining how optimism works in the brain, including the way it can help the brain make the neurotransmitter dopamine, which boosts motivation and satisfaction. Large diagrams of the brain assist in understanding these more complex concepts. The author also balances this mindset with being realistic and avoiding toxic positivity.

      COPYRIGHT(2024) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    • School Library Journal

      July 12, 2024

      Gr 3-5-Well-organized texts supported by photographs of children provide solid introductions to aspects of positivity. Opening chapters offer a few examples of the featured behavior. Middle chapters then tie the emotional benefits of the practices to science. General statements about how kindness is "good for your mind and body" in The Power of Kindness, for example, are followed by more specific physiological facts describing how the practice impacts the release of dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin. Diagrams identify the named brain components. Final chapters offer examples of how to practice these actions, from "focus on the good" in The Power of Optimism to meditation and breathing in The Power of Mindfulness. All spreads include photos of kids demonstrating the various behaviors, with broad representation. In some instances, a brief scenario is given to provide context for the emotions depicted in the photograph. VERDICT The connections drawn between behaviors and science make these useful additions to nonfiction SEL collections.-Steven Engelfried

      Copyright 2024 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • OverDrive Read
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  • English

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