Ages 5–9

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

by JoAnn Deak

A child-friendly tour of the brain that shows how it grows stronger every time we practise and even when we make mistakes.

Why we recommend this book

Explains growth mindset with real science, so children learn that mistakes help their brains grow.

What your child can learn

Growth mindset
Brain science
Effort

Age: Ages 5–9
Language: English
Publisher: Little Pickle Press
First published: 2010
ISBN: 9780982993804

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