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Sergio Sees the Good

The Story of a Not So Bad Day
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Sergio Sees the Good, written by Linda Ryden, explores the journey of a young boy named Sergio who discovers the power of looking for the positive in everyday situations. As he navigates through challenges at school, with friends, and at home, Sergio learns how optimism and gratitude can transform his experiences. This charming children's book encourages readers to cultivate a positive mindset, highlighting the impact of seeing the good in life.
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If you value stories about kindness and the power of positivity, you might enjoy this book. This engaging children's tale is perfect for teaching young readers the importance of seeing the good in every situation and fostering empathy and understanding.

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Sergio is amazed to discover that even on a day that felt awful, the good outweighed the bad

The Peace of Mind Series is a kid-tested resource for social and emotional learning

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When a downcast Sergio gets home from a bad day at school, his wise mother listens sympathetically to his tale of woe and then suggests an experiment. Placing a bowl of marbles next to Grandfather's old balance scale, she asks him to go back to the beginning of his day and remember each good and bad thing that happened.

For each bad thing, he places a marble on the right-hand pan of the scale; for each good thing, he places a marble on the left-hand pan. Sergio is amazed to discover that even on a day that felt awful, the good outweighed the bad.

Sergio Sees the Good is a delightful story that encourages children to look for the positive aspects of their day, teaching an invaluable lesson about perspective and gratitude.

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Sergio Sees the Good by Linda Ryden is highly praised for teaching children and their parents practical methods to address negativity. The story is considered relatable and effective in helping kids overcome negative biases, with endorsement from experts in neuroscience and child development.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780884487326

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: Color throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Shearry Malone

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 139g

Pages: 32

About the Author

LINDA RYDEN teaches mindfulness, kindness, and conflict resolution to more than 600 elementary school students and has developed her Peace of Mind curriculum to integrate these practices into education nationwide. Her work has been recognized in the Washington Post and the Huffington Post, and her program has been featured on local CBS, ABC and Fox5 news stations. Visit www.TeachPeaceofMind.com for more. SHEARRY MALONEΒ is the illustrator of the Absolutely Alfie books (Viking) a spin-off from the EllRay Jakes series. Shearry’s loose, quirky illustrations make Tyaja, Henry, Sergio, and their pals as universally appealing as the kids in Charlie Brown’s world. Β Shearry illustrated Henry is Kind, Sergio Sees the Good, and Tyaja Uses the THiNK Test.

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