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Biographical note
Shannon Anderson is an award-winning children's book author, TEDx speaker, and national presenter. She loves to do author visits to teach the power of reading, writing, and learning with a growth mindset. Shannon taught for 25 years from first grade through college level, where she wore the hats of literacy coach, gifted coordinator, and adjunct professor. She lives in Indiana. You can learn more about her and her books at www.shannonisteaching.com.
Steve Mark is a freelance illustrator and a part-time puppeteer. He lives in Minnesota and is the father of three and the husband of one. Steve has illustrated many books for children, including the Little Laugh & Learn® series and all the books in the Laugh & Learn® series for older kids.
"Shannon Anderson has crafted an exquisite self-help book for kids that is a gentle introduction to chapter books and to the power of positive thinking. What an inspiring way to teach young readers about resilience, goals, and a growth mindset that will lead to success! <i>Yay! You Failed!</i> is a kid-friendly read with substance and purpose."<br />
- Lura Hughes, principal, New York,
Celebrate mistakes and setbacks! In Yay! You Failed!, young readers learn how to set goals, overcome challenges, build resilience, and believe in themselves.
Simple “you-can-do-it” strategies in this book can help kids learn:
- why practice makes progress, not perfect
- ways to keep going when the going gets tough
- how to set and achieve goals
- tips for looking on the bright side and staying positive
Little Laugh & Learn series
Self-help, kid-style! Kids ages six to nine can tote these handy guides anywhere and boost their skills. With practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view, these books are the go-to for help with everything, from triumphing over teasing to learning to be a fantastic friend to becoming a self-confidence superstar, and more!
"Shannon Anderson has crafted an exquisite self-help book for kids that is a gentle introduction to chapter books and to the power of positive thinking. What an inspiring way to teach young readers about resilience, goals, and a growth mindset that will lead to success! <i>Yay! You Failed!</i> is a kid-friendly read with substance and purpose."<br />
- Lura Hughes, principal, New York,
Celebrate mistakes and setbacks! In Yay! You Failed!, young readers learn how to set goals, overcome challenges, build resilience, and believe in themselves.
Simple “you-can-do-it” strategies in this book can help kids learn:
- why practice makes progress, not perfect
- ways to keep going when the going gets tough
- how to set and achieve goals
- tips for looking on the bright side and staying positive
Little Laugh & Learn series
Self-help, kid-style! Kids ages six to nine can tote these handy guides anywhere and boost their skills. With practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view, these books are the go-to for help with everything, from triumphing over teasing to learning to be a fantastic friend to becoming a self-confidence superstar, and more!
Product details
Biographical note
Shannon Anderson is an award-winning children's book author, TEDx speaker, and national presenter. She loves to do author visits to teach the power of reading, writing, and learning with a growth mindset. Shannon taught for 25 years from first grade through college level, where she wore the hats of literacy coach, gifted coordinator, and adjunct professor. She lives in Indiana. You can learn more about her and her books at www.shannonisteaching.com.
Steve Mark is a freelance illustrator and a part-time puppeteer. He lives in Minnesota and is the father of three and the husband of one. Steve has illustrated many books for children, including the Little Laugh & Learn® series and all the books in the Laugh & Learn® series for older kids.