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Books for Kids: Books About Having a Positive Attitude

January 6, 2014 •

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BOOKS ABOUT BEING POSITIVE FOR KIDS

A great New Year’s resolution for kids is to be positive.  Today I’m sharing some of my favorite books for kids about having a positive attitude.  These titles can springboard into constructive conversations with kids at home or school about the power of being a positive person.

BOOKS ABOUT BEING POSITIVE FOR KIDS

Books About Having a Positive Attitude

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Keep Your Head UP by Aliya King Neil shows us that we all have ups and downs and many things we can’t control. But, the one thing we can do is keep our heads up and put one foot in front of the other.

Be Positive! by Cheri J. Meiners and Elizabeth Allen is published by Free Spirit Publishing.  Be Positive! is one of the books in the Being the Best Me! series.  The book guides preschoolers and primary students into ways of thinking and acting that will help them feel good about themselves and their lives.

Incredible You! 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Through by R. Wayne Dyer and Kristina Tracy helps kids recognize that they are unique and great individuals.  The book teaches kids the tools they need to create happy and successful lives.  The end of the book contains discussion questions on ways to apply the strategies outlined in the story.

The Feel Good Book by Todd Parr is a quirky and silly read about all those feelings that make us feel good.

When Pigs Fly by Valerie Coulman  is the story of Ralph who is convinced that his optimistic and positive attitude will convince his father that he should get a bike.

I Think, I Am!: Teaching Kids the Power of Affirmations by Louise Hay teaches kids that the power of their thoughts and words plays a big role in what happens in their lives.

Ish (Creatrilogy) by Peter Reynolds shows us that having good thoughts is more important than something working out perfectly.  It’s also important to do what makes you happy.

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[easyazon_link identifier=”0399546723″ locale=”US” tag=”groboobyboo-20″]Daniel’s Good Day[/easyazon_link] by Micha Archer is the story of a little boy who travels through the neighborhood asking others what makes a good day.  He gets answers from busy sidewalks to friendly faces to smiles.

Printable Book List  of Books for Kids About Having a Positive Attitude

Grab a printable book list of the books shared above.

Help children to become more positive through reading and conversing on the topic.  One of my favorite things to do when I was in the classroom was to have the kids close their eyes and think about a beautiful thought.  It can be anything that makes them feel good.  Finding a place of beauty often helps us to feel more positive.  Kids can keep the thought private or share out.  Try it now yourself.  Close your eyes and think of a beautiful thought.

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews says

    January 15, 2014 at 11:36 am

    Oh, I meant to also say that my sister-in-law bought my kids Incredible You! That is a really fantastic book. I think that this kind of message really gets internalized so it is a really great idea to read these types of books with your children. Thanks also for sharing your post in the Kid Lit Blog Hop.

    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      January 15, 2014 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks Renee! I really like Incredible You! too.

  2. Emma @ P is for Preschooler says

    January 15, 2014 at 6:34 am

    We really like the “I Love to Dream” book, so we’re going to have to check out these other ones! Thanks for the suggestions!

  3. Stacie Theis says

    January 13, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Love the idea of a list of books about having a positive attitude. The cover for Ish is very creative. Thanks for sharing this on the hop.

  4. Jill says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    With all of the challenges children face in their day to day lives encouraging them to have a positive outlook. I am adding a few of these to the To Read List.

    Congratulations on the nomination, what a wonderful distinction for your blog!! I am voting for you right now!

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      January 12, 2014 at 7:49 am

      Thank you so much Jill!

  5. maryanne @ mama smiles says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Great list! I love books that gently teach a lesson and get kids thinking.

  6. Natalie says

    January 8, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Great list. We read most of the books you highlighted. We also really liked I Like Me by Nancy Carlson. Thanks for sharing with Afterschool!

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