"From the moment children start learning how to talk, they're told over and over to "use your words." But using your words isn't just about asking for a toy or for something to drink; it's about communicating one's needs-emotionally, spiritually, and practically. Harold Green III's Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for tweens on how to be more mindful of what they're trying to say and how the words they choose have the power to change not just their own lives but others'. Some of the greatest "villains" in our lives include anxiety, fear, disappointment, and failure. But if we look to language as a way to empower ourselves-thanks to affirmations, mantras, compliments, and more-we can defeat anything that stands in our way while lifting up those around us. Green expertly weaves a metaphor about categories of words acting as superheroes throughout this guide to help readers harness the superpowers offered by optimism, gratitude, and more. Infused with Green's gorgeous poetry and Andrea Pippins's eye-catching illustrations, Words Are My Superpower teaches the importance of positive thinking and communication for young people to effect change"--
Offering practical advice about how the words we choose have the power to change not just our own lives but others as well, this must-have resource uses superhero metaphors to help kids harness the powers of optimism, gratitude and more to teach the importance of positive thinking and communication. Original. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
From award-winning author and spoken-word artist Harold Green III, a reminder of the power of language and an inspiring guide to "using our words" to effect the change we want to seeand bein the world.
Harold Green III's Words Are My Superpower offers practical advice for younger readers on how the words they choose have the power to change not just their own lives but others'. Some of the greatest "villains" in our lives include anxiety, fear, disappointment, and failure. But if we empower ourselves through languageemploying affirmations, mantras, compliments, and morewe can overcome anything or anyone who stands in our way while lifting up those around us. Green expertly weaves a metaphor about categories of words acting as superheroes throughout this guide to help readers harness the superpowers offered by optimism, gratitude, and more. Infused with Green's gorgeous poetry and Andrea Pippins's eye-catching illustrations, Words Are My Superpower teaches the importance of positive thinking and communication for young people to effect change.
