{"product_id":"your-fantastic-elastic-brain-stretch-it-shape-it-hardcover","title":"Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoann Deak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarah Ackerley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp your child turn mistakes into superpowers, and unlock the magic of their mind, with this growth mindset book for kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour Fantastic Elastic Brain is more than a book--it's a mindset revolution wrapped in a kid-friendly package. Written by renowned psychologist Dr. JoAnn Deak, this bestselling picture book will empower each young reader to S-T-R-E-T-C-H and grow their fantastic, elastic brain!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for ages 4-8, it gently guides young readers through the basics of brain anatomy and the powerful science of neuroplasticity. With vibrant illustrations and playful storytelling, it's a read-aloud experience that builds both knowledge and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy thousands of educators and families recommend Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds emotional resilience: \u003c\/strong\u003e Reframes failure as growth, helping kids bounce back stronger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduces real brain science in kid-friendly terms: \u003c\/strong\u003e From neurons to the prefrontal cortex, children gain a sense of ownership over their own learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrives motivation through empowerment: \u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages kids to take risks, try new things, and embrace challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports social-emotional learning (SEL): \u003c\/strong\u003e Aligns with SEL standards and classroom curricula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognized by educators and industry experts: \u003c\/strong\u003e Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award, Moonbeam Gold Award, and more. Endorsed by leaders in brain science and education. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards for Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mom's Choice Gold Award\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Moonbeam Gold Award for Non-Fiction Picture Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pewter Gold Ink Award for Distinguished Printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Parent's Choice Silver Award for Interior Design, Children's\/Young Adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Nautilus Silver Award for Children's Non-Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Winner for Interior Design, Children's\/Young Adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext Generation Indie Award Finalist for Children's\/Juvenile Nonfiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Deak has done a masterful job of creating a book for children, parents, and teachers to learn about the human brain together. The information is accessible and understandable, with illustrations that are engaging, fun, and alive! This is great reading material for everyone and will elicit many expressions of 'Now I get it!' from the adults!\"--Fretta Reitzes, Director, Goldman Center, 92nd Street Y\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Your Fantastic Elastic Brain is a wonderful, engaging book for parents and teachers to read with young children. It presents accurate information about the brain and how it relates to our lives...fostering motivation to learn and grow, consistent with our programs and research led by Carol Dweck, PhD.\"--Eduardo Briceño, Co-Founder \u0026amp; CEO, Mindset Works\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Deak writes in a clear and interesting way about the complexity of the human brain, enhancing the knowledge of teachers and students. This book is a real contribution to the field of education in the twenty-first century.\"--Joyce S. Pickering, Hum.D., Executive Director Emerita, Shelton School \u0026amp; Evaluation Center \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Pipher, author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other has called Dr. Deak \"an earnest idealist and a rigorous researcher;- a good combination of head and heart.\" Michael Thompson, author of Raising Cain and Best Friends, Worst Enemies, has said that her writing \"offers parents humor, understanding, parenting philosophy, and well founded words of wisdom.\" Linda Ellerbee, journalist and TV host, commented on Dr. Deak's book: \"There's real wisdom between these covers. Do yourself a favor. Buy one copy for yourself [or your mother] and another to save for when your daughter is mother to a daughter.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoAnn Deak\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D is an international speaker, educator, preventive psychologist, and the author of many books, including the Little Pickle Press title, \u003ci\u003eThe Owner's Manual For Driving Your Adolescent Brain\u003c\/i\u003e. She also works with parents, teachers, and other adults who work with children as a consultant to schools worldwide on issues of brain development and gender equity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Ackerley\u003c\/b\u003e began pursuing her dream of becoming a real live picture book illustrator after earning her BFA from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. To her delight, Sarah currently works as an illustrator and is also taking some time to travel the world and paint murals wherever she finds a needy wall. 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