2010
WISE Score
A kid-friendly dive into neuroplasticity that proves mistakes aren't just okay—they're literally how you get smarter.
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This is the 'Growth Mindset' starter pack. If you have a kid who melts down the second they can't get a Lego piece to fit or a drawing to look right, this book is your new best friend.
It avoids being preachy by leaning on science. Instead of just telling kids to 'try harder,' it explains that their brain is physical hardware that they have the power to upgrade. It’s a 15-minute read that provides a vocabulary for resilience you’ll use for years.
Perfect for the 4-9 crowd. Preschoolers will dig the 'stretching' concept, while 2nd and 3rd graders will actually start to geek out over the specific brain functions.
It’s a masterclass in modeling emotional resilience and the value of persistence without being overly saccharine.
Uses clever visual metaphors to turn abstract neuroscience into something a first-grader can actually wrap their head around.
Zero issues here. It’s a science-based picture book with zero 'gotcha' content.
Directly teaches neuroplasticity and growth mindset—foundational skills for literally everything else a kid will ever do.
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