學業煩惱 x 3C成癮 x 同儕認同 x 情緒紓解 x 品格養成
完美詮釋孩子的心聲,並提供不同的教養思考角度,
在孩子成長過程給予最好的守護!
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「為什麼大家都對我這麼差,這世界真不公平!」
「同學都比我聰明,為什麼只有我都做不好?」
「其實我沒有那麼壞!但誰願意相信我?」
「努力當個好孩子,蛋我壓力好大,內心小劇場快爆炸......」
「為什麼我總是把事情搞砸……好想好想受到大家歡迎啊!」
「懶懶躺沙發最舒服,我不想離開螢幕,外面的世界有什麼好?」
「不管去哪裡,我都是大家的目光焦點!」
環繞孩子成長過程中常見的煩惱,包含同儕認同、情緒壓力紓解、挫折耐受力、品格教育等主題,以及現代常見的 3C 成癮問題,幽默的故事情節,完美詮釋孩子的心聲,也提供家長不同的教養思考角度,引導孩子學習肯定自我、舒緩情緒,在成長過程中給予最好的守護。
1.《起司老大》The Big Cheese(2023最新):
「不管在哪裡,我都是大家的目光焦點!」起司老大不管做什麼,樣樣都是第一名,他對此感到很得意,常常炫耀自己多厲害。一年一度的起司大賽即將到來,起司老大已經蟬聯六屆冠軍,但今年來了個新的參賽者-Wedge Wedgeman。Wedge Wedgeman個性害羞又低調,可是當起司大賽登場,大家卻發現一點也不能小看Wedge Wedgeman。賽跑、西洋棋、帽子創作、牧羊……隨著比賽一項項進行,起司老大錯愕地發現自己居然有個勁敵。到底今年的總冠軍會獎落誰家?起司老大又會從比賽中獲得什麼發現?
該如何讓孩子培養挫折的耐受力?好勝心強的孩子就像故事中的起司老大,常常喜歡爭第一,容易因比賽的勝負而覺得沮喪生氣。輸得起比贏更重要,讓我們透過故事引導孩子練習面對挫折,不因比賽勝負而影響人際關係,培養面對競爭的良好心態。
2. 《壞種子》 The Bad Seed:
壞種子脾氣差、愛瞪人、會說謊,他總是遲到、插隊,而且從來不洗手,也不洗腳。其實,壞種子並不是一直都這麼壞,壞種子也有他的過去……壞種子的真情自白,提醒我們每個「壞」的背後,也許還有故事……這本書讓孩子學習在了解他人經歷前,不輕易評判。並記得,只要願意,人人都能變得更好。
3. 《優良蛋》The Good Egg:
好蛋先生平常最喜歡幫助別人,看到有人提東西他會毫不猶豫幫忙,他還會幫人擦油漆、換輪胎。好蛋先生也想和同住在雞蛋盒裡的11個夥伴保持良好關係,但他們實在是太糟糕了,不但常常不睡覺,還會偷吃含糖穀物,甚至打破東西,簡直就是一群「壞蛋」!好蛋先生實在搞不定這一切,有天早上,甚至發現他頭上的蛋殼到處都是裂痕!醫生說這是因為好蛋先生給自己的壓力太大了。怎麼辦?好蛋先生實在是受夠了,現在是需要改變的時候了……
4.《酷豆子》The Cool Bean:
酷豆三人組總是那麼酷!不管走到哪裡,都是大家的目光焦點。跟他們相反,小豆子一點也不酷,不擅長運動,還時常出糗,他也試過改變造型,讓自己變酷,可是完全失敗。有一天,小豆子一如往常又把事情搞砸,沒想到酷豆三人組的其中一顆豆子,卻朝著小豆子走過來,還做了讓小豆子不敢置信的事?!成長過程中,孩子總是渴望獲得同儕認同,也特別在乎他人對自己的看法。透過幽默的情節,引導孩子們發現,比起努力讓自己變酷,更重要的是友善對待他人,學會肯定自己的特質。
5.《沙發薯》The Couch Potato
我是一顆馬鈴薯,但我跟我的馬鈴薯家人都不一樣,我是一顆沙發馬鈴薯!還有什麼地方比舒服的沙發更棒呢?我可以盡情收看我愛看的各種節目,還有享受各種娛樂配備。肚子餓了只要按個按鈕,零食就輕鬆入口,連動都不用動呢。想跟朋友見面聊天?螢幕視訊就好啦,多方便。看看我的日子過得多舒服,你是不是也很羨慕呢?可是有一天,可怕的事發生了,突然一片漆黑,怎麼回事?
「沙發馬鈴薯」的心聲聽起來很熟悉?你家孩子也沉迷3C,整天盯著螢幕?當個沙發馬鈴薯雖然是放鬆娛樂的方式之一,藉著這個幽默的故事,鼓勵孩子適時起來活動一下,偶爾告別螢幕,到外頭玩玩走走,讓身心更健康,也會有不一樣的發現喔。
6.《聰明餅》The Smart Cookie
我的學校是薑餅屋,老師是義式餅乾,人很好又很有耐心,但拿不到好成績總是讓我很沮喪。課堂上我從來不舉手,因為我不像同學們一樣聰明,總能很快想到正確答案,考試時我也常常拖到最後才交卷。每晚回到餅乾罐的家中,我總是為了學校的事而煩惱,睡也睡不著。可是有一天,老師開了一項特別的作業,該如何完成讓我很苦惱,沒想到這件事卻意外改變了我的人生……我終於發現,原來完美的成績和正確答案不代表一切,聰明和才華也可能以不同的方式展現,找到最適合自己的舞台,每個人都可以是最棒的聰明餅乾!
7.《酸葡萄》The Sour Grape:
酸葡萄超愛抱怨,對任何事情都很容易不爽,不管是誰惹到他,他都會一直記仇記到底。萊姆跟他借了圍巾卻不還?生氣!橘子都不回他電話?超不爽!
可是酸葡萄不是從小就這樣,他曾經是個性親切溫和的孩子,但某個事件卻讓他的性格劇烈轉變……現在的酸葡萄變得動不動就生氣,然而有一天當朋友也用酸葡萄對待其他人的方式對待他,酸葡萄發現這樣的感覺很不好受,他開始思考是不是該改變自己?系列最新作品引導孩子發現抱怨和生氣並不會讓自己更開心,找到正確抒發情緒的方式,學著原諒他人的無心之過,才會更受到大家歡迎,找到更多快樂。
1.The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese-cathlon comes around, the Big Cheese is prepared to win, as always. But what happens when the quiet new kid, Wedge Wedgeman, comes out on top? Is a slice of humility all the Big Cheese needs to discover that some things are better than being the best?
Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!
2. The Bad Seed
This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know?
He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be—happy?
With Jory John’s charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for readers young and old, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.
3. The Good Egg
From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, a timely story about not having to be Grade A perfect!
Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed.
But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten.
As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect.
So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change…
Dynamic duo Jory John and Pete Oswald hatch a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those who we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten). Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!
4. The Cool Bean
Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool.
And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . .
Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done.
With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind.
5. The Couch Potato
The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs...
Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness.
6. The Smart Cookie
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?
Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!
7. The Sour Grape
The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?
Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their #1 New York Times bestselling series!