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Title details for Don't Put Yourself Down in Circus Town by Frank J. Sileo - Available

Don't Put Yourself Down in Circus Town

A Story About Self-Confidence

by Frank J. Sileo
Sue Cornelison
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Gold Medal winner, Mom's Choice Awards
Ringmaster Rick fosters confidence in his fellow circus performers by discouraging self-talk and put-down statements, encouraging them to be persistent and to ask for help, and by focusing on effort not results.
Children with self-confidence trust in their abilities, have realistic expectations, know their strengths and weaknesses, are able to adjust to difficult situations, and meet different challenges presented to them. But self-confidence isn't something that happens easily or automatically. Rather, kids learn to be self-confident from practice and persistence even if mistakes are made. In Don't Put Yourself Down in Circus Town, children will hear how Ringmaster Rick fosters confidence in Lion Tamer Larry, Polka Dot Patti, Juan, and Juanita by discouraging negative self- talk and put-down statements, by encouraging them to be persistent and ask for help, and by focusing on their efforts, not results. With practice and time, they learn to bounce-back from mistakes and mishaps and feel more confident!
Includes a Note to Parents and Other Caregivers with more information and strategies for building self-confidence in children and helping them develop positive feelings and beliefs about themselves.

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    February 16, 2015

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      • ISBN: 9781433819155

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      • ISBN: 9781433819155
      • File size: 794048 KB
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2015

      K-Gr 2-These three titles will help readers learn some valuable life skills. Relying on minimal text, with important words in bold, Stickley introduces children to a frog whose feet stick to everything they come into contact with but who learns the importance of persevering despite obstacles. Circus Town describes a circus whose performers are suffering from flagging self-esteem but who become more self-assured through the encouragement of Ringmaster Rick. All My Stripes focuses on Zane, a zebra who fears that others in his class will ostracize him for his "autism stripe" (a mark over his forehead that denotes his condition) but who, with the help of his supportive mother, learns to accept himself. Bright, cartoonlike illustrations differ from book to book but are cheerful and upbeat, while the writing is simple and accessible, if purposeful. All titles include notes for parents and caregivers on the subjects, strategies for helping children cope, and web resources. VERDICT Adequate additions where needed.-Janene Corbin, Rosebank Elementary School, Nashville, TN

      Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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