{"product_id":"grow-happy-hardcover","title":"Grow Happy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon Lasser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSage Foster-Lasser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher Lyles\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrounded in principles of positive psychology and choice theory, \u003ci\u003eGrow Happy\u003c\/i\u003e helps kids understand that they play an important role in cultivating their own happiness using resources at their disposal.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kiko is a gardener. She takes care of her garden with seeds, soil, water, and sunshine. In \u003ci\u003eGrow Happy\u003c\/i\u003e, Kiko also demonstrates how she cultivates happiness, just like she does in her garden. Using positive psychology and choice theory, this book shows children that they have the tools to nurture their own happiness and live resiliently. Just as Kiko possesses the resources needed--seeds, soil, water--to build a thriving garden, she also has the tools to nurture her own happiness--including social support, choices, and problem-solving skills. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with information on how our choices and paying attention to our bodies and feelings affects happiness.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSage Foster-Lasser \u003c\/b\u003eis an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies psychology and American studies. \u003ci\u003eGrow Grateful\u003c\/i\u003e is a follow-up to \u003ci\u003eGrow Happy\u003c\/i\u003e, her first children's book which she also co-authored with Jon Lasser. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Lasser, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a psychologist, school psychologist, professor, and associate dean for research in the College of Education at Texas State University. \u003ci\u003eGrow Grateful\u003c\/i\u003e is a follow up to his first children's book, \u003ci\u003eGrow Happy\u003c\/i\u003e, also written with Sage Foster-Lasser. Jon Lasser resides in Martindale, Texas. Follow him on Twitter: @JonLasser. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristopher Lyles\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated numerous books for children, including \u003ci\u003eWhen You Look Out the Window\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrow Happy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGrow Grateful\u003c\/i\u003e. Inspired by vintage graphics and antique surfaces, he uses collage and mixed media applications to create his art. He lives in Simsbury, CT. Visit him at chrislyles.tumblr.com and follow him on Facebook: @LylesDesigns, Twitter: @ChrisLyles, and Instagram: @ChrisLyles. \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42734831665215,"sku":"9781433823312","price":20.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a35e1cec7dcba8c2a8ec4e68ae30c329.webp?v=1765141251","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/grow-happy-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}