I Matter (Mindful Mantras Book 3) Kindle Edition

I was so disappointed with this book. I loved the first book in the series, I Can Handle It, and expected a positive message in this book. The book is a series of events in a child's day....and the little girl knows that she matters because other people are happy with her behavior and smile at her. So the message is that the only time you matter is when you put the needs of someone else above your own and make them happy. I was looking to affirm a child who struggles with feeling OK because he has a different way of looking at the world than his age mates and who struggles with regulating his super sensitive emotions. Teaching him to be a people-pleaser in order to "matter" is just not a good message for him. In my opinion, it is not a good message for any child.

I think this book suggests kids get their self esteem by helping others and then seeing their reaction. I think that is a set up for co-dependency.

The book affirms that the child matters when she "performs" and pleases those around her.Kids also matter when they're sad, or confused, or are acting out & don't know why.The message seems to be that "mattering" is conditional.

i was disappointed with this.this assumes the child is in a happy family with mom and dad.so it didn't work for what iwanted it for.i will prob donate it

I should have read the reviews before I purchased... I echo 1000% the concern of teaching any child (most especially adding to the twisted messages to our girls) that they matter when their performance is pleasing to others. This book is a BUST for actually conveying what mattering is all about. I wish Amazon didn’t sell it. I loved I can handle it and I’m OK, but this one just missed the mark entirely.

This is book two in the Mindful Mantras and it is great. Ms .Laurie Wright has a way of making these important ideas easier. This Book is about, I Matter. The girl saw a baby crying in the park. She went over and soon the baby was giggling and that made her feel fuzzy. Her brother was sick, she took him a blanket and tissue and she feels glad. There are more examples. At the end ofeach.one , she says, "I Matter'. At the end of the book you will need either a picture of your child or you will need a pencil or crayon. Good luck with the rest of the book. I just wanted to let you know, "You Matter!!!" I found this book on Amazon for free and an honest review.

I Matter (Mindful Mantras #2) by Laurie Wright. Illustrated by Ana Santos. Kindle edition. ©2017. 3 stars.Off-beat main character (a little girl), and illustrations with desaturated or muted tones, as well as dubious facial expressions, detract from the original good message of this book and communicate caution, doubt, gloom, sadness or depression, and lean toward the masculine. This could be vastly improved with the use of vibrant colors other than just the occasional pop of red. Children respond best to bright colors and this actually accelerates his or her mind development—girls in particular showing a greater preference and responsiveness to vivid color. Engage your child with clear, bright colors and you will soon see the positive effect in terms of interest, engagement and attitude.

I use this regularly in a special education setting for children who need social skills and emotional education.

We love it

I work as a librarian in a K-12 school and am trying to get some resources to help kids learn about their different emotions and that it is okay to feel the way you do. I was thrilled to find the series of Mindful Mantras by Laurie Wright and am in the process of getting a package of her books and free resources together for our elementary teachers. I love all the books in the series and so do the kids!

The book is okay but for the price I expected more. Also, there was a misprint of a word in this book. The girl talks about taking care of her "older" brother on one page but he's not older. The pictures says it all. My kids definitely noticed that one. On the following page it continues with her "little" brother?!

My 7 year old son AND I loved this book. The message is so clear, and is something that we need to tell not only ourselves on a daily basis, but also the kids. They need to know more than anything that they are loved, supported and that "They Matter." We look forward to future books in this series and from this author.

It is a great book. My daughter enjoy it.Thanks.