Table of Contents

Contents

Introduction: I Can Start Fresh

I Am Rooted

1. Dandelions: Making It through Tough Times

2. Redwood Trees: Living in Community

3.Mangrove Forests: Being Myself

I Can Stretch

4. Wingspans: Feeling Low and Finding Lift

5. Spider Webs: Watching Anxiety from a Distance

6. Cats and Dogs: Talking Without Words

I Am Perfectly Me

7. Spirals: Embracing a Growth Mindset

8. Shapes: Finding Beauty in Nature

9. Spots and Stripes: Standing Out and Blending In

I Am In Flow

10. Lava: Investigating Strong Feelings

11. Water: Keeping Hydrated

12. Sap: Letting Go

I Can Grow and Change

13. Seasons: Knowing Now Isn't Forever

Conclusion: I Can Ask, "What Is?" Instead Of, "What If?"

A Few Words...about Words

About the Author

Jennifer Grant is the award-winning author of picture books for children and books for adults. Her books include Maybe God Is Like That Too, Maybe I Can Love My Neighbor Too, and Dimming the Day. Grant's work has appeared in Woman's Day, Chicago Parent, Patheos, and Chicago Tribune. Grant holds a master's degree in English literature with concentrations in creative writing and critical theory from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. A lifelong Episcopalian and mother of four, she lives in Chicago with her husband.


Erin Brown is a Northern Irish illustrator who lives on the beautiful island of Jersey. She combines her love for hand-drawn lines with the flexibility of adding color digitally. When she's not working, she can be found exploring the forests and cliff paths of Jersey or down at the seashore.

Reviews

"Parents, caregivers and teachers will find that this easy-to-read book can serve as a guide and inspiration for being more deliberate about connecting the time spent outdoors to the emotional well-being and awareness of the children in their care and company. Highly recommended." --The Banner