Books in I-Empowerment series

This fourth book in the empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with courage and success. Whether it’s petting a dog or waving good-bye to a parent, Krensky and Gillingham address the “small wins” of growing just a little bit braver. Young children and their parents will revel in the encouraging text and the vintage screen-print-style illustrations.Praise for I Am So BraveSTARRED REVIEWS "Gillingham's distinctive graphics, with their weathered retro aesthetic, and consistent positive reinforcement throughout make this outing another winner." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "A comforting celebration of everyday courage with lots of charm to boot." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Cheery and empowering, this simple story should resonate with tots everywhere." --BooklistAward: NAPPA Honors Winner

Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it’s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance. Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture. Praise for I Can Do It Myself "Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come." ―The Wall Street Journal "Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment." ―The Horn Book Awards The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids & Teens - Spring 2013 Toronto Public Library system’s “First & Best” Reading Program

This third book in Stephen Krensky and Sara Gillingham’s empowerment series celebrates the feats of growing out of toddlerhood with increased knowledge. Whether comparing heavy rocks to lighter flowers, or noting that the sunlight delineates the day from the night, Krensky and Gillingham acknowledge the “small wins” of understanding the world just a little bit more. Young children and their parents will revel in the uplifting text and boldly colored retro-fresh illustrations. Praise for I Know a Lot "This appealingly illustrated, confidence-boosting board book will inspire little ones to think of―and perhaps catalog aloud―all of the important things they already know about their world." ―Kirkus Reviews "The limited primary color scheme and preponderance of simple shapes bolster the idea of kids mastering the basics." ―Publishers Weekly "Readers will respond to the child’s confidence by being proud of their own understanding of the world. This is the third of this team’s empowerment titles, but it is fully successful as a stand-alone." ―School Library Journal "Sara Gillingham’s colorful pictures, which, with their occasional offsets, look like hand-made prints, show the girl in the process of these and other discoveries: playing outdoors, sledding with friends and standing behind her father at the stove." ―The New York Times "From the moment she opened I Know a Lot, she was hooked! Turned out, that was her gateway into being completely obsessed with reading." ―The Huffington Post

Children and parents alike will delight in this joyous declaration of toddler independence. This book celebrates the feats of growing out of babyhood and starting to embrace the world on your own terms. Whether it’s being tall enough to reach a high shelf or brave enough to splash in the waves, Krensky and Gillingham address the small victories that come with growing just a little bit older. Energentic text and retro-fresh illustrations celebrate this important developmental stage with charm and relevance.Note: illustrations are in the style of vintage screen prints, with imperfect variations in color and texture.Praise for Now I Am BigSTARRED REVIEW"Lovely, understated verse and artwork with a delightfully vintage feel are in perfect sync in this testament to a boy's increasing capabilities...It's a quiet yet confident affirmation of the skills children master with each passing year."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"Short and satisfying, these 'empowering celebrations' of burgeoning independence will encourage small children to see how far they've already come."—The Wall Street Journal"Krensky celebrates the increasing independence of toddlers and their pride of accomplishment."—The Horn Book

Truth And Dare is both a character education and personal development curriculum. Instead of being another ‘what not to do’ program that focuses on trying to control behavior by emphasizes negative consequences and invoking fear, Truth And Dare is an Empowerment Coaching Curriculum which raises the student’s awareness into how their thinking, attitudes, and behaviors directly affect their lives and challenges them to look for, and make, choices that best represents the person they want to be. Truth And Dare uses Educational Insights, Empowering Inquiries, Accountability, and Achievable Actions to help students define Who they Are and develop the habits which will allow them to reach their full potential in Life.

The teenage years can be discouraging. Teenagers must stay focused and committed to doing what is necessary to achieve dreams. It is a hard road and the lessons are invaluable. Don't get discouraged by setbacks. I tell teens all the time "I don't share to impress you with my accomplishments, I share to impact you with my mistakes". Most lessons come from loses and mistakes. Learn, Grow, and then Win. This journal allows the teen to reflect on five key pain points (choices, habits, attitude, mindset, purpose).