Abstract

What are your child's "good points"? This book is a picture book to help develop "resilience," the ability to live without giving in to difficulties. In fact, it has been found that a child's "good points," or "character strengths," are a great help when overcoming difficulties. However, character strengths are difficult for the child himself or herself to notice. This is because, unlike ability-based strengths such as "good at piano" or "fast runners," they are not easily visible. However, numerous studies have shown that "character strengths" are related to life satisfaction, resilience, and self-esteem. Nurturing "character strengths" will help you value your child's individuality and develop the ability to withstand difficulties and adversity. The picture book was supervised by Hiromi Adachi, representative director of the Japan Positive Education Association, and the illustrations were by popular illustrator Mizumaru Kawahara. There are 24 strengths checklists at the end of the book.

Author’s Information

【Hiromi Adachi】
Representative Director of the Japan Positive Education Association, a member of the Resilience Japan Promotion Council, and a graduate of the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Positive Education Specialty Course. Certified psychologist. Member of the founding team of the Sudbury School and other educational institutions, after 10 years of school management and student guidance in Japan and overseas. Currently active as a lecturer on resilience education in various educational settings, including developing educational programs based on positive psychology, elementary and high schools, and adaptive guidance classrooms. Supports the development of resilience for TCK (Third Culture Kids). In addition, has ample experience in corporate training related to positive mental health and organizational development. Also coaches managers as a positive psychology coach. Publications: "Amazing encouragement to strengthen children's hearts", ranked #1 in Amazon's educational psychology category, "It's okay to feel down! 50 ways to develop 'resilience'", "Clearly eliminate your frustration with the latest science! The ultimate guide to optimizing parenting", picture book supervision: "Picture books to strengthen your heart"

【Mizumaru Kawahara】
Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1991. Currently active mainly as an illustrator for magazines and books. Illustrated picture books include "Important, Important, Where is It?", "OH NO!" and "TA-DAH!", "Fluffy and Pricky" and "Words Are Okay Ehon". Cover art and illustrations for "Book Uncle's Town Corner Library"and others. He is also active in many fields, including illustrations for "Unko Drill" and "Japonica Study Notebook".