Learn About: Your Best Self

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be honest when my Mommy asks me if I brushed my teeth before going to bed. I can be honest when I tell my friends how I'm feeling." This is Leila, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be honest. As you follow her along her day, you will see why being honest matters.

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be kind by saying "Thank you" for breakfast. I can be kind by asking someone who is alone if they'd like to sit with me at lunch." This is Alina, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be kind. You will see that, when she chooses kindness, it spreads everywhere!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be brave when I try a new vegetable, like eggplant. I can be brave by telling the truth, even if I might get in trouble." This is Bob, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be brave. You will see that, when he works hard to be brave, he feels big and strong. It's his superpower!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "Today, our class is going to the zoo! We each have a buddy. My buddy has a broken leg, so it's my job to help him." This is Hikaru, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be a good friend. You will see that, when he chooses being a good friend, friendship grows!

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be respectful by paying attention when my teacher talks. I can be respectful by staying calm when I disagree with someone." This is Eliza and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be respectful. You will see that, when she chooses to give respect, she also gets it back! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self! Meredith Rusu lives in New Jersey with her husband and two young sons. She is the author of more than one hundred children's books for licenses such as LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Captain Underpants, and Star Wars. She is also the author of the DATA Set series under the name Ada Hopper. When she isn't writing, Meredith enjoys singing karaoke, spending time with family, and going on the occasional adventure or two. Alexandra Colombo has illustrated more than 100 books that have been published all over the world. She loves walking in the woods, writing poetry, and discovering new places. She lives in Italy with her dog, Ary, and her turtle, Carlo.

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be me when I say what I think about the book I just read. I can be me when I enjoy food nobody else likes!" This is Freya, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be herself. As you follow her along her day, you will see how being herself makes her feel good... and really happy! ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self! Alexandra Colombo has illustrated more than 100 books that have been published all over the world. She loves walking in the woods, writing poetry, and discovering new places. She lives in Italy with her dog, Ary, and her turtle, Carlo. Meredith Rusu lives in New Jersey with her husband and two young sons. She is the author of more than one hundred children's books for licenses such as LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Captain Underpants, and Star Wars. She is also the author of the DATA Set series under the name Ada Hopper. When she isn't writing, Meredith enjoys singing karaoke, spending time with family, and going on the occasional adventure or two.

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be positive by not blaming myself for a t-ball mistake. I can be positive by not getting upset when it starts to rain." This is Anika, and she wants to share with you what it means for her to be positive. You will see that, when she chooses to be positive, she feels happy, healthy, and good about herself. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self! Alexandra Colombo has illustrated more than 100 books that have been published all over the world. She loves walking in the woods, writing poetry, and discovering new places. She lives in Italy with her dog, Ary, and her turtle, Carlo. Meredith Rusu lives in New Jersey with her husband and two young sons. She is the author of more than one hundred children's books for licenses such as LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Captain Underpants, and Star Wars. She is also the author of the DATA Set series under the name Ada Hopper. When she isn't writing, Meredith enjoys singing karaoke, spending time with family, and going on the occasional adventure or two.

Learn all about positive behavior and meet your best self! "I can be grateful by saying "thank you" when Grandma buys us tickets for the rides at the fair. I can be grateful by enjoying the ferris wheel when the roller coaster is closed." This is Yutu, and he wants to share with you what it means for him to be grateful. You will see that, when he is grateful, things feel more positive and life is more joyful. ABOUT THE SERIES: Learning social skills is a key element of early childhood development and in helping kids develop a healthy identity. These relatable stories in familiar settings explore some of the most important social/emotional needs of young children, encouraging them to recognize, understand, express, and navigate various emotions and situations they might experience every day at school and at home. From being positive, grateful and respectful, to being yourself, these books will help readers meet their best self! Alexandra Colombo has illustrated more than 100 books that have been published all over the world. She loves walking in the woods, writing poetry, and discovering new places. She lives in Italy with her dog, Ary, and her turtle, Carlo. Meredith Rusu lives in New Jersey with her husband and two young sons. She is the author of more than one hundred children's books for licenses such as LEGO, Disney/Pixar, Captain Underpants, and Star Wars. She is also the author of the DATA Set series under the name Ada Hopper. When she isn't writing, Meredith enjoys singing karaoke, spending time with family, and going on the occasional adventure or two.