Abracadabra!: The Magic of Trying

This clever book teaches children how to face challenges and keep trying despite setbacks as a group of birds learn to fly. Today was an important day at the little birds school. Today was the day they all learned how to fly! They jumped off the branch opened their wings andflew! All of the little birds have learned to flyexcept Little Owl. The others explain that its easy: all he has to do is say abracadabra! At first it doesnt work and Little Owl thinks the magic word is broken! But as he gets better and better he realizes that the real magic is in himself. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Ara J. Schmitt PhD that discusses ways to develop perseverance with your child. Excerpt: The development of perseverance is complex and unique to each child. The childs environment opportunity to take on new challenges and the presence of an encouraging support system all play a role. The development of perseverance is aided by three key psychological concepts: strategies effortful control and a growth-oriented mindset. These concepts are crucial whether the challenge is posed by a classroom teacher an athletic coach a music instructor or you!... Some kids naturally persevere in the face of challenges but most kids learn the skills necessary to persevere through the loving support of caregivers. By fostering task-specific strategies effortful control and a growth-oriented mindset caregivers can help children become happy and successful adults!