Have Courage! (Being the Best Me Series)

ISBN: 1575424606

Author: Meiners M.Ed., Cheri J.

Condition: Used

ReviewThese books are simply written and will empower students. - School Library JournalMore than ever before, children today need a foundation of strong emotional skills to guide their choices in life. These books focus on positive thinking and assertive, kind behavior that can bolster childrens mental health, their relationships, and their performance in school. An exciting tool for empowering children to live their best lives. -- Sean Covey, best-selling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and The 7 Habits of Happy KidsProduct DescriptionCounsels children how to develop the assertiveness skills that will help them do what they believe is right, sharing advice for distinguishing between helpful and harmful things that others say while taking reasonable risks and speaking out.About the AuthorCheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her masters degree in elementary education and gifted education. The author of the award-winning Learning to Get Along social skills series for young children and a former first-grade teacher, she has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers. Cheri enjoys visiting and sharing her books in classrooms, libraries, and bookstores. She and her husband, David, have six children and two grandchildren. She lives in Laurel, Maryland.Elizabeth Allen is an artist and professional illustrator of childrens picture books as well as a former songwriter and jazz musician. She has exhibited her art in galleries in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Elizabeth lives on a river running through a forest near St. Paul, Minnesota.