attitude (psychology)

A seagull is enjoying a perfect day until a disagreeable crab comes along, but by sunset, they have discovered what really makes a day perfect.

"When a downcast Sergio gets home from a terrible day at school, his mom shows him a simple way to measure how bad the day really was. Sergio is amazed to discover that his day was better than he thought, and his mom explains why things often seem much worse than they really are"--Provided by publisher.

"Grumpy Gus is one pirate that complains about everything, even about seeking treasure, an attitude that annoys his fellow pirates--so the Pirate Queen gives Gus an equally grumpy parrot in hopes that it will teach Gus a lesson and make him change his grumpy ways"--OCLC.

"The residents of an aquarium learn that often a smile can turn a bully into a friend"--Provided by publisher.

Brian Worth Jr. plans on trying out for his middle school's basketball team, but the trouble is he has always relied on his height to give him an advantage and that is no longer enough--but at the local senior center, where he reluctantly volunteers, he discovers a friend in George, a former player, who sets out to teach him some of the skills he is missing.

Ginny Louise's optimistic attitude helps her to stand up to bullying during the Truman Elementary School Field Day.

Presents a blend of positive psychology and strategies for coping with change, loss, and everything else life throws your way. Focuses on changing the responses to negative thoughts, feelings, and life situations and harnessing daily rituals and self-care to shift to a more positive perspective.

"An illustrated fable that teaches readers how to transform their environment, overcome challenges, and create positive change"--Provided by publisher.

Nibbs the mouse wants to give Bruce the bear a big fun day, but unfortunately grumpy Bruce does not like fun.

A sense of optimism is a key ingredient to success in life. Guide young children to develop a positive outlook and discover how the choices they make can lead to feeling happy and capable.