When a downcast Sergio gets home from a bad day at school, his wise mother listens sympathetically to his tale of woe and then suggests an experiment. Placing a bowl of marbles next to Grandfather's old balance scale, she asks him to go back to the beginning of his day and remember each good and bad thing that happened. For each bad thing, he places a marble on the right-hand pan of the scale; for each good thing he places a marble on the left-hand pan. Sergio is amazed to discover that even on a day that felt awful, the good outweighed the bad.

The Peace of Mind Series is a kid-tested resource for social and emotional learning

About the Author
LINDA RYDEN 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 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.

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



Book Information
ISBN 9780884487319
Author Linda Ryden
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Tilbury House,U.S.
Publisher Tilbury House,U.S.
Weight(grams) 482g
Dimensions(mm) 264mm * 239mm * 13mm