The Stories You Tell Yourself: Help Kids Get More Confident and Motivated (Story & Workbook) (Picture Books for Kids)

A powerful rhyming picture book and interactive workbook to help kids conquer self-doubt, feel braver, and take on challenges with confidence. Every child has an inner voice. But sometimes, that voice can say things like: “I’m not good enough.” “I always mess up.” “I’ll never get it right.” The Stories You Tell Yourself helps kids ages 5-10 change those unhelpful thoughts into powerful, positive ones. With fun rhymes, bright illustrations, and simple CBT-based tools, this book teaches children how their thoughts shape their confidence, motivation, and emotional wellbeing. In this uplifting story and workbook, kids will: Follow a relatable child facing challenges and learning to flip negative thoughts Discover how to use positive self-talk like: “I can try again” or “Mistakes help me learn” Build confidence and motivation by practicing real strategies that work Learn how their inner narrator can be their biggest cheerleader Includes Practical Activities: After the story, kids can dive into simple exercises based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to: Identify unhelpful thoughts Reframe them into encouraging ones Reflect on progress and celebrate small wins Bonus Song Included: A free read-along song is included to reinforce the book’s empowering message in a fun and memorable way. Why parents, teachers, and therapists love this book: Combines emotional support with real tools for change Encourages a growth mindset and emotional resilience Supports kids struggling with anxiety, low confidence, or perfectionism Makes it easy to open up conversations about thoughts and feelings Help your child become the author of their own story–one filled with courage, self-belief, and motivation to keep going, even when things feel tough.