If you're ready to soar with a gorgeously
illustrated children's picture book
that educates about
mindfulness, resilience, grit
,
Okinawan culture,
and how to be
optimistic,
then
spread your wings
with Kai the Butterfly.  Say "arigato" to a special book that pays homage to the author's favorite island, where she taught English and worked for five years by the East China Sea.
Catch some
growth mindset waves
, share some sunny giggles, and gain lots of cultural insights today with
Kai The Butterfly Learns to Fly: Wings of Optimism and Resilience Tips for Kids
by Stacy Shaneyfelt. Written with comedy, rhyme, emotion, and tons of figurative language devices, this book models the benefits of
positive self-talk
, how to stay focused on your
goals
, easy ways to
embrace optimism
, and the
power of yet
.
Learn to
fly
above adversity, fears, challenges, and obstacles now with Kai the Butterfly and his unique friend and sensei, a sassy and wise koi life coach named Kipper. Blending fantasy with socioemotional lessons, you'll totally enjoy this tropical reading adventure!
After reading this book, kids will gain the following:
A free bonus gift of 10 post-reading activities, discussions, and boredom busters
Grit, resilience, and optimism lessons using a colorful butterfly and his feisty fish friend/tomodachi.
New vocabulary words using context clues to improve reading comprehension
Professional, kid-friendly, and soulful artwork
Plus, this book is written by a parent of two, a certified secondary English teacher, and a former drama coach, so it's full of child psychology, firsthand travel knowledge of Okinawa, Japan, and aligned with America's Common Core Standards. Buy now and discover your wings of optimism, growth mindset, and resilience tips in a totally unique way!