What Makes YOU Happy?
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- USD 8.99
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- USD 8.99
Descripción editorial
By the influential relationship therapist and bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, this story will help young kids learn to express their own needs rather than people-pleasing.
Avery loves to make people happy—so much so that she often ignores her own wants and needs. If a friend's favorite color is yellow, she always gives that friend the yellow marker. If someone wants PB&J for lunch, she gives up her own sandwich.
Now, her birthday is coming up and she's having trouble deciding what to do for her party. She knows her friends would love going to an amusement park, so maybe she should ignore the fact that the rides make her feel sick. Her brother loves superheroes, so she's considering having a superhero party. Luckily, her friends help her realize it's OK to do what makes you happy—especially on your own special day. Her birthday party is her best one yet!
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A child navigates people-pleasing tendencies in this extended interpersonal lesson. Beginning pages establish Black-cued Avery's extreme propensity to put others before herself: "If someone at lunch wanted PB&J, she would give them hers." As her birthday approaches, Avery considers incorporating others' favorite activities into her party despite not favoring them. Redheaded pal Kylie, shown with pale skin, offers a counter-perspective: "Well, what kind of party sounds the most fun for you?" Further conversation helps the protagonist accept that it's okay to prioritize her own desires, leading to a soirée that ends up being merry for everyone. Cast in soothing shades, Bradley's airbrush-like digital renderings faithfully match the text, while Glover Tawwab reiteratively conveys the story's message: "Thinking about others is kind, and so is thinking about yourself." Includes supporting back matter. Ages 4–8.
