Grow Grateful

Sage Foster-Lasser is an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies psychology and American studies. Grow Grateful is a follow-up to Grow Happy, her first children's book which she also co-authored with Jon Lasser. Jon Lasser, PhD, is a psychologist, school psychologist, professor, and associate dean for research in the College of Education at Texas State University. Grow Grateful is a follow up to his first children's book, Grow Happy, also written with Sage Foster-Lasser. Jon Lasser resides in Martindale, Texas. Follow him on Twitter: JonLasser.Christopher Lyles has illustrated numerous books for children, including When You Look Out the Window, Grow Happy and Grow Grateful. Inspired by vintage graphics and antique surfaces, he uses collage and mixed media applications to create his art. He lives in Simsbury, CT. Visit him at chrislyles.tumblr.com and follow him on Facebook: LylesDesigns, Twitter: ChrisLyles, and Instagram: ChrisLyles.

amp ldquo Being grateful is key amp hellip Lyles' illustrations are warm and inviting amp hellip engaging. amp rdquo -Kirkus Reviewsamp ldquo Children are learning very early that the world is a tough place in which to grow up. Giving kids the tools to get it done will be a tremendous boost. And these three books contribute to that effort in a delightful way. amp rdquo -Children amp rsquo s Books Healamp quot With a theme of gratitude, courage when one is fearful, and helping friends, this picture book celebrates including others and finding ways to be grateful. I recommend this book for elementary school libraries. amp quot -Oregon Coast Youth Book Previewamp quot The entire story is a lesson in mindfulness - being aware of everythingaround you and your place within the world - and gratitude...A note to parents offers advice for encouraging gratitude. This one's a good add to storytimes and booktalks. amp quot -Mom Read Itamp ldquo Original and thoroughly amp lsquo kid-friendly amp rsquo amp rdquo -Midwest Book Review