Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

Stretch It, Shape It
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, a delightful children's book, explores the concept of brain elasticity and introduces young readers to the brain's remarkable ability to grow and change. Through simple explanations and engaging illustrations, it encourages children to embrace new challenges and learn from their experiences, fostering a mindset of growth and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how the brain works in an engaging and accessible way for children. It explains complex concepts about brain development and neuroplasticity in simple terms, encouraging young readers to understand their potential for learning and growth. This delightful read is perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring children to embrace challenges.

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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

This innovative and timely picture book is a fun and engaging way to teach children that they have the ability to stretch and grow their own brains. This title makes both a wonderful addition to a child’s collection and to any growth mindset program or curriculum.

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One of the most recommended books about growth mindset has sold more than 250,000 copies worldwide!

Learn how much your brain can grow! The perfect introduction to growth mindset, Your Fantastic Elastic Brain - Stretch It, Shape It is:

  • A growth mindset book for kids
  • A teacher must-have for classrooms
  • The best resource for anyone to teach growth mindset

Did you know you can stretch and grow your own brain? Or that making mistakes is one of the best ways your brain learns? Awarded as one of the best growth mindset books for kids, Your Fantastic Elastic Brain - Stretch It, Shape It teaches all the ways that the brain can develop with exercise, just like the rest of our bodies.

Educator and psychologist Dr. JoAnn Deak offers a fun and engaging introduction to the anatomy and functions of the brain that will empower each young reader to S-T-R-E-T-C-H and grow their fantastic, elastic brain!

Looking for award-winning picture books for curious kids? Your Fantastic Elastic Brain is the perfect fit. Dr. Deak shares information in ways that are accessible for parents, teachers, and children alike. Delightful illustrations with accurate details foster motivation to learn and grow in new ways. This book is an excellent companion to Beautiful Oops, The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, I Can't Do That YET, The Most Magnificent Thing, and Bubble Gum Brain.

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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak is widely praised for making complex neuroscience accessible to children, introducing them to how the brain functions and grows through challenges. Reviewers appreciate its engaging illustrations and the empowering message that intelligence can be developed through effort. Parents and educators often recommend it as an inspiring educational tool.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780982993804

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 December 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Pickle Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Ponce

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 32

About the Author

JoAnn Deak (Author) JoAnn Deak, Ph.D., is an author and an international speaker, educator, and preventive psychologist. She also works with parents, teachers, and other adults who work with children as a consultant to schools worldwide on issues of brain development and gender equality. She is also the author of the award-winning book, Your Fantastic Elastic Brain.

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