Tween
9 Empowering Books on Wellness for Kids Ages 9 – 12
by Melissa Taylor
Guide tweens into a life of physical, mental, and social wellness with books that focus on each of these dimensions. You’ll find books on this list like Superpowered, that address mental health, along with other books like It’s Perfectly Normal, that address physical health, and The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole, that tackle emotional health.
Especially at this age, when wellness becomes more independent, it’s important to put tweens on the right track. These nine books can help them on their journey to wellness in all areas of life.
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Superpowered
Also available from:Well-known author and psychologist Dr. Shefali Tsabary and Renee Jain, founder of GoZen!, team up to give tweens support, strategies, and information for dealing with anxiety and doubt. The authors recognize that many tweens struggle with both issues and guide kids to find their own mental health superpowers.
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The Warrior Challenge
Also available from:Redefining what it means to be a boy and a man, this illustrated book shares engrossing stories and information exemplifying how boys can become self-aware, vulnerable leaders who trust themselves and are decent human beings. What is a True Warrior? Read this book, learn what you need to level up.
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Start Now!
Also available from:Kids might not be able to vote, but they can make a difference. This guide shows readers how to be healthy, make positive lifestyle decisions, and make a difference in significant issues such as the environment, endangered animals, health, friendships, and world hunger.
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Shouting at the Rain
Also available from:Delsie’s best summer friend turns fickle, so she makes a new friend, Ronan. While she and Ronan find fun summer adventures together, they also come to terms with the losses they’ve experienced and their own inner strength.
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This Moment Is Your Life (and So Is This One)
Also available from:Introduce kids to mindfulness with this book that shows mindfulness in yoga, breathing, meditation, and a five-day challenge. “Try It” exercises throughout and a “Tool Kit” at the end of each chapter give readers practical applications to find their own quiet mindfulness practices.
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The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole
Also available from:When a black hole follows Stella Rodriguez home, she lets it eat any problematic and sad things in her life, especially anything related to her deceased father. But when the black hole swallows her puppy and her little brother, Stella realizes that she needs to deal with her feelings of grief instead of trying to erase them.
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It’s Perfectly Normal
Also available from:Updated information, cartoon illustrations, and humor allow this classic manual to provide families and tweens with current knowledge about puberty, sex, and sexuality. This comprehensive guide answers questions and will start important discussions.
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365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Precepts
Also available from:Remember in Wonder how Auggie’s gifted teacher, Mr. Browne, loved sharing his precepts with students to prompt critical thinking and writing? Now your kids can have one of Mr. Browne’s precepts every day of the year, too. Read daily words to live by about courage, friendship, and kindness to inspire daily wonder, inquiry, and reflection.
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Women in Sports
Also available from:Filled with amazing, talented athletes in sports like track and field, skydiving, figure skating, swimming, judo, and bowling, this illustrated book of biographies is an inspiration for readers, sports-loving or not, with 50 fascinating stories about females with grit and courage.
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