Grow Happy

My name is Kiko. I'm a gardener. I grow happy. Let me show you how.

Kiko shows the reader how she grows happiness: by making good choices, taking care of her body and mind, paying attention to her feelings, problem solving, and spending time with family and friends.

Kids will learn that they can play a pivotal role in creating their own happiness, just like Kiko.

Grounded in principles of positive psychology and choice theory, this book helps kids understand that they play an important role in cultivating their own happiness using resources at their disposal.

Note to Parents and Other Caregivers provides more strategies for helping children learn how to grow happiness.

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"Creating and caring for a garden serves as an apt metaphor for self-care in this sensitive story from the father-daughter team of Lasser and Foster-Lasser….. Crinkly, textured papers bring pleasing warmth to Lyles’s mixed-media collages, creating an atmosphere of positivity to match the girl’s confident attitude."
- Publishers Weekly

"A charming and to-the-point book for addressing mindfulness with young children, perfect for classrooms and libraries."
- School Library Journal