SweetBean '25: New Year, New You (kids)

Get pumped for changes in the new year with these kids' books for our third annual SweetBean Challenge!

Updated December 30, 2024
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I am extraordinary
Curry, Stephen
Paper Book
In his sophomore picture book, NBA superstar Stephen Curry encourages kids to embrace the differences that make them extraordinary! It's the first day of school for Zoe, a young girl with hearing loss who dreams of playing on her school's soccer team. But, self-conscious of her...
I am more than
James, LeBron
Paper Book
You can be more than one thing--you can be anything! A follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed picture book I Promise, this second slam-dunk picture book from NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they...
Do your best every day to do your best every day
Cena, John
Paper Book
Bestselling author and entertainer John Cena motivates and inspires readers with this illustrated book of uplifting encouragements adapted from his popular Twitter feed. The perfect gift for graduations, birthdays, and life's biggest celebrations! Hope + Effort = Making the...
Dr. Color Monster and the emotions toolkit
Llenas, Anna
Paper Book
Featuring the endearing and gentle Color Monster as a guide, this installment of the bestselling series teaches kids and parents practical tips for self-soothing and emotion regulation. Today, Nuna doesn't feel quite right. So, she pays a visit to the Color Monster:...
Essential life skills for girls : everything you need to know to thrive at home, at school, and out in the world
Weinman, Lisa Quirk
Paper Book
Confidently tackle tasks and everyday life with this guide to life skills for girls. Does the preteen girl in your life know how to wash her clothes? Plunge a toilet? Leave a tip? Read a map? Manage a bank account? Do you have the time and energy to teach her? Let Essential...
It's not bragging if it's true
Avant-garde, Zaila
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Kids will be inspired to embrace their inner weirdness and persevere through obstacles after reading this empowering collection of true stories from teenage Scripps National Spelling Bee champ and Guinness World Record holder Zaila Avant-garde! Includes 8...
It's ok : being kind to yourself when things feel hard
O'Leary, Wendy
Paper Book
This sweet book teaches children 3-7 the simple and profound power of self-compassion through simple affirmations that can be repeated when things are hard. All too often kids get down on themselves when they experience things that make them sad, angry, guilty, or jealous. It's...
I love me! : a first book to build confidence
Harrison, Marvyn
Paper Book
From Marvyn Harrison, the founder of Dope Black Dads, and illustrator Diane Ewen, comes a joyful first book of positive affirmations.   Every week, we choose words to help us feel brave, beautiful, and powerful!  
Maker camp : heritage crafts and skill-building projects for kids
Holton-Fessler, Delanie
Paper Book
Classic and innovative hands-on projects for kids ages 3 and up designed to teach both heritage skills and how to think creatively. Handcraft is part of human nature- we build, we create, we innovate. The 20+ projects in this book from an experienced art educator weave a story of...
Puppy in my head : a book about mindfulness
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
Kids experience anxiety and can feel overwhelmed just like adults do, and this picture book serves as both a story and a step-by-step guide to help calm kids down. Ollie is the puppy living inside of our narrator's head, and when Ollie panics or is too energetic, the narrator feels that way,...
Roar like a lion : how animals can help you be your best self
Sorosiak, Carlie
Paper Book
From the UK bestselling author of I, Cosmo comes an inspirational guide to living your best life -- with a wild twist. Every animal is wonderful at being themselves, and if we're observant, we can let them teach us how to be our kindest, bravest, best selves as well. Humans are a...
Sydney's big speech
Newsome, Malcolm
Paper Book
A perfect picture book about perseverance, overcoming challenges, and working hard to achieve your goals! Sydney learns to conquer her fear of public speaking at school, in this affectionate father-daughter story referencing inspiring role models who dealt with similar issues...
You can live on the bright side : the kids' guide to optimism
Bell, Lucy
Paper Book
Change and growth can be challenging, but this practical guide to optimism is full of information and advice to help--highlighting kids around the world who are doing good for themselves and others. From the author of You Can Change the World comes a book of tips and...
You rock with Ji-Young : a book about self-confidence
Lewis, Katherine
Paper Book
Being confident means feeling good about yourself. With help from Ji-Young and her friends onSesame Street, you can learn to believe in yourself too! When do you feel confident? About the Sesame Street ® Character Guides series: Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street...

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