Sergio Sees The Good
Written by trailblazing elementary-school mindfulness educator Linda Ryden (www.TeachPeaceofMind.com), the HENRY & FRIENDS story- book series is a kid-tested resource for social and emotional learning.
Good things happen even on a terrible day, and Sergio’s day starts to look a lot bet- ter when his mom shows him a simple way to tally those good things. Backmatter explains the Negativity Bias and how Sergio’s simple balancing exercise for home or classroom can put things in perspective.
Written by Linda Ryden
Illustrated by Shearry Malone$9.95 paperback
978-0-88448-732-6
9 x 10
32 pages
PICTURE BOOK/FICTION/STEAMAges 5 – 10
F&P level M; Lexile 510
Also available: $16.95 hardcover • 978-0-88448-731-9
LINDA RYDEN (Washington, DC) teaches mindfulness, kindness, and conflict resolution to more than 600 elementary school students, and has developed her Peace of Mind curriculum to integrate these practices into education nationwide. Her work has been recognized in the Washington Post and the Huffington Post, and her program has been featured on local CBS, ABC and Fox5 news stations. Visit www.TeachPeaceofMind.com for more.
SHEARRY MALONE (Nashville, TN) is the illustrator of the Absolutely Alfie books (Viking) a spin-off from the EllRay Jakes series. Shearry’s loose, quirky illustrations make Tyaja, Henry, Sergio, and their pals as universally appealing as the kids in Charlie Brown’s world. Shearry illustrated Henry is Kind, Sergio Sees the Good, and Tyaja Uses the THiNK Test.
“Provides readers with an easy-to-replicate method that will help them put bad days and experiences in perspective.” - Kirkus Reviews
“Sergio discovers how to overcome his negativity bias in this highly relatable story. I adore this book.” - Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman, neuroscientist specializing in child brain development
“These delightful, captivating books are full of powerful practical methods for kids - and their parents.” - Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, and Buddha’s Brain
