In a society that often seems to encourage us all to look, act, and think the same, it can be difficult for kids to feel like what makes them unique matters. The truth is, the world needs each of us to discover, embrace and celebrate all that makes us special so we can use our gifts to inspire others and to ultimately make a positive and lasting impact on the home we all share.
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How can we encourage young people to do this? By thinking big!
In the third installment of bestselling, award-winning author Kat Kronenberg’s Live Big Trilogy, THINK BIG (Greenleaf Book Group, May 2020) lights a spark within each reader and teaches us how to connect the powerful thoughts of our minds to the passions of our hearts.
In THINK BIG, we are reunited with moody Baboon as he discovers another powerful secret. His home, the African savanna, faces a drought that threatens his and the other animals’ food sources, forcing them to face a challenging situations where their very lives are at risk. The animals are scared, but inspired by Baboon, they learn to reflect on who they want to be and what choices they need to make to shape their futures. When the animals discover that a transformative power exists within each of them, they find that their internal “U-Shaped Bridge” – a recurring theme of a smile throughout Kronenberg’s trilogy – allows them to connect their minds to their hearts, igniting their courage. Can they use their newfound power to not only survive, but ultimately thrive, amidst hardship?
Bright, eye-catching illustrations accompany this mythological fable, as well as a framework called The Hero’s Journey, which allows children to write their own stories.
“THINK BIG combines the science of lovable and relatable animals, the scientific fact that stardust exists within each of us, and the importance of social and emotional learning to offer kids a way to celebrate their best life too. The animals’ journey not only inspires them, but also prompts them to dig deep within themselves to discover how they, too, can make the world a better place,” Kronenberg says.
In THINK BIG, readers will learn:
- How our self-talk helps us to be our best selves.
- Anything that follows the words “I AM” is who we begin to be, and anything that follows the words “I CAN” is what we start to create.
- The value of the three G’s – Goals, Gratitude, and Giving – to attaining our best life.
- The importance of solving our problems together.
- How we can embrace the circumstances we are in and discover how our unique qualities and abilities can change them.
- The secret of CATCH-M – our “U-Shaped Bridge” which is our internal smile – that ignites the courage we need to “do good” and make good choices.
- And much more.
Ssouthernlifestyle ~ THINK BIG is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that inspires kids to believe in their selves and that they are special in their own unique ways. The author also shares how we all can “think big” together in the notes at the end. My granddaughter, Talia, really enjoyed reading it and when I asked her what the theme of the book was, her reply was: “to think big”, of course. THINK BIG is a great book to add to your child’s book collection.
About the Author:
Kat Kronenberg’s life story and ability to ispire audiences has positioned her as a coveted keynote speaker, presenter at schools, and Austin Business Journal’s Profile in Power Winner, Central Texas Women of Influence. She is also a Mom’s Choice Award Winner, Family Choice Winner, Writer’s League of Texas Discovery Prize Winner living in Austin, Texas. Part of the proceeds from the book will support WE, Grameen America, and teachers who want to bring classroom dreams to life via Donors Choose. For more information visit: www.katkronenberg.com.
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