Don't Put Yourself Down in Circus Town: A Story about Self-Confidence

by Frank J. Sileo and Ph.D. Sileo, Frank J.

Book Overview

Gold Medal winner, Mom's Choice Awards

Ringmaster Rick fosters confidence in his fellow circus performers by discouraging self-talk and put-down statements, encouraging them to be persistent and to ask for help, and by focusing on effort not results.

Children with self-confidence trust in their abilities, have realistic expectations, know their strengths and weaknesses, are able to adjust to difficult situations, and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433819139
• ISBN13: 9781433819131
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Magination Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

We all bumble, stumble, fumble and bungle!

Ringmaster Rick fosters confidence in Lion Tamer Larry, Polka Dot Patti, Juan, and Juanita by discouraging negative self- talk and put-down statements, by encouraging them to be persistent and ask for help, and by focusing on their efforts, not results. With practice and time, they learn to bounce-back from mistakes and mishaps and feel more confident