Contents
Introduction: I Can Start Fresh
I Am Rooted
1. Dandelions: Making It through Tough Times
2. Redwood Trees: Living in Community
3.Mangrove Forests: Being Myself
I Can Stretch
4. Wingspans: Feeling Low and Finding Lift
5. Spider Webs: Watching Anxiety from a Distance
6. Cats and Dogs: Talking Without Words
I Am Perfectly Me
7. Spirals: Embracing a Growth Mindset
8. Shapes: Finding Beauty in Nature
9. Spots and Stripes: Standing Out and Blending In
I Am In Flow
10. Lava: Investigating Strong Feelings
11. Water: Keeping Hydrated
12. Sap: Letting Go
I Can Grow and Change
13. Seasons: Knowing Now Isn't Forever
Conclusion: I Can Ask, "What Is?" Instead Of, "What If?"
A Few Words...about Words
Jennifer Grant is the award-winning author of picture books for
children and books for adults. Her books include Maybe God Is
Like That Too, Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too, and Dimming the
Day. Grant's work has appeared in Woman's Day, Chicago Parent,
Patheos, and Chicago Tribune. Grant holds a master's degree in
English literature with concentrations in creative writing and
critical theory from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. A
lifelong Episcopalian and mother of four, she lives in Chicago with
her husband.
Erin Brown is a Northern Irish illustrator who lives on the
beautiful island of Jersey. She combines her love for hand-drawn
lines with the flexibility of adding color digitally. When she's
not working, she can be found exploring the forests and cliff paths
of Jersey or down at the seashore.
"Parents, caregivers and teachers will find that this easy-to-read book can serve as a guide and inspiration for being more deliberate about connecting the time spent outdoors to the emotional well-being and awareness of the children in their care and company. Highly recommended." --The Banner
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