"This is a beautiful book on HOPE. I love the way HOPE is embedded throughout this story and the powerful tools of resilience that Hampton demonstrates in the book. Children and parents can find many take-aways for growth and healing in Hampton’s story. The illustrations are also fitting and a story of their own."
Jennifer Parker, PhD, LPCDirector, Center for Resilient Schools and Communities
Spartanburg Academic Movement --------- This inspiring children’s book tells the story of a young boy named Hampton who faces BIG and small challenges and failures while simply doing life. He ultimately discovers the power of hope, optimism, perseverance and patience, and that dark clouds don’t last always. This social emotional book for children teaches vital skills in an easy-to-understand way that helps them develop healthy mental skills. As a growth mindset book, this children’s book addresses a variety of situations children may encounter and helps them develop the necessary skills. Little Hampton’s story demonstrates perseverance for kids using an engaging text and vibrant illustrations. Themes in this book include:
- Perseverance
- Self Control
- Emotions
- Behavior regulation
- Grit
- Managing frustration
- Hope
- Faith.
This book about courage uses real-life situations children face daily to boost their understanding of the world around them. Reading this book on resilience is the perfect way to help preschool and elementary students boost their self-confidence.
Included in the book are word searchalliteration
personification
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a board game. The motivational book offers children assistance in navigating difficult situations so they grow up ready to handle the realities of the world. When children persevere through life’s challenges, they are more equipped to handle future obstacles. The story is easy to read and is a great tool for developing literacy alongside social skills.
The storyline, beautifully woven throughout the book, reiterates how children who have been taught resilience can recover from painful life events and resume their lives more victoriously."
-Kathy Miller, CEO of Parenting on Purpose
Sonia Leverette has written a must-read for children who may be experiencing trauma (hurts)...Read this book and learn from one of the best."
-Greta Young, Executive Director of The Parenting Place
Watching Hampton persevere through so many struggles that we know too many of our children face on a daily basis gives hope. In this book, the author has highlighted that asupportive family, education and resilience can provide healing for the hurts and hope for the future!"
-Angela Robinson, Positive Parenting Program Initiative Director,
Hope Center for Children
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