by Bryan Smith (Author), Lisa M. Griffin (Illustrator)
Poor Amelia!
Between softball practice, homework, and chores, she's struggling to keep her head above water! And when she starts feeling stressed out... it seems like the world is at its end! Fortunately, Amelia's mom is around to teach her some strategies and help her reframe her STINKING THINKING into something more positive. Will Amelia be able to use these strategies to help herself and her friends? Find out in another timely tale by award-winning author and school counselor Bryan Smith, whose Without Limits book series celebrates children with character. Tips for parents and educators are included at the end of the story to help children with stress-management. The series also includes:- Kindness Counts
- Mindset Matters
- Empathy is My Superpower!
- Diversity is Key
- Everyone's Contributions Count
- Speak Up For Yourself
Front Jacket
Amelia is feeling smothered by all her responsibilities. She has softball practice, tons of homework, icky chores and, to top it off, she wasn't even invited to Samantha's Friday night birthday bash blowout. All her stress and negative thoughts produce a noticeable stench around her head]] Amelia has stinking thinking! And it might be contagious because her friends have it too. Will Amelia's mom come through with a surefire cure for those rotten thoughts, or will Amelia be stuck with the stink?
Author Biography
Bryan Smith has worked in the education field for more than 15 years, first as an elementary school teacher then as a school counselor. He excels at teaching students life skills that will take them far and help them succeed. Bryan's Without Limits book series offers stories describing everyday examples of how to be kind to others, how to persevere, and how to show compassion. The series is excellent for helping any child with self-confidence and character.