optimism

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The bright side

2023
"When an unhoused boy enters school, he runs afoul of rules and finds himself alone, but finds that he has imagination, resilience, and can define 'the bright side' for himself"--OCLC.

Hope

2020
Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to hope.

Don't stop

2020
Follows a rabbit willing her hibernating friends out of a long, dark winter and into joyous spring in this picture book presentation of the 1976 song recorded by Fleetwood Mac.

The best worst day ever

2022
"This whimsical rhyming picture book encourages young children to make the most of each day God gives. Bert's day starts with stubbing his toe. His favorite shirt is in the wash, so he has to wear his second favorite. Then his dog chews up his best sneakers. Bert decides this is the Worst Day Ever. But thanks to his understanding dad, Bert starts to realize that every day is full of reasons to be happy, if he chooses to look for them"--Provided by publisher.

Lovely day

Adapted from the song Loely Day, this book follows the story of a brother and sister who always find a way to make each other smile, no matter the challenges the day may bring.

Sometimes I feel hopeful

2022
"What does it mean to be hopeful? Feeling hopeful is an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are hopeful and ways to manage their feelings. Photos help illustrate what hopefulness looks like. A mindfulness activity will give kids an opportunity to explore their feelings"--Provided by publisher.

A bad case of the almosts

2023
Abby is tired of all the "almosts" in her life, but when she "almost" falls in a puddle she reconsiders, and starts making lists of the pros and cons of "almosts" and discovers that sometimes almost is good enough.

Everything will be OK

2022
"A little bunny learns that while some days can feel more sad than happy, there's always a bright spot on the horizon"--OCLC.

Positive Ninja

2020
"Positive Ninja wasn't always so happy and optimistic. She used to struggle with negativity until she learned a strategy that would change her forever." --.

I am smart, I am blessed, I can do anything!

2020
"Based on a viral video comes the story of one boy's positive energy and how a sunny outlook can turn everything around. It's a new day and Ayaan has woken up on the wrong side of the bed, where nothing feels quite right. What if he doesn't know the answer at school? What if he messes up? But as he sets out that morning, all it takes is a few reminders from his mom and some friends in the neighborhood to remind him that a new day is a good day because... HE IS SMART, HE IS BLESSED, AND HE CAN DO ANYTHING!"--Provided by publisher.

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