New Year, New You - January Sweetbean - Kids

Start fresh with the New Year, New You Sweetbean challenge! Enjoy stories that inspire confidence and a higher understanding of self.

Updated January 8, 2025
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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Hello, crochet friends! : making art, being mindful, giving back : do what makes you happy
Larson, Jonah
Paper Book
A celebration of the beauty and power of crochet-specifically, the life-changing benefits this fiber art has brought to one extraordinary boy, 11-year-old crochet prodigy, Jonah Larson. Part One: Jonah shares his life story, including details about his adoption, significant...
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...
The vegetarian cookbook for kids : easy, skill-building recipes for young chefs
Stevens, Jamaica
Paper Book
Discover the joy of vegetarian cooking with this kids cookbook for ages 8 to 12 Packed with vibrant colors and fresh flavors from a wide variety of veggies and fruits, vegetarian cuisine is naturally kid-friendly. Now young chefs can whip up tasty meatless meals on their own with...
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...

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