Growth Mindset & Grit
Help your child develop the 'bounce-back' factor they need to thrive. The Build Resilience Bundle is for mums who want to equip their children with a growth mindset—the belief that challenges are opportunities to learn rather than roadblocks to failure. These stories provide a 'hero's journey' that mirrors the emotional setbacks children face in their daily lives, showing them that grit and courage are skills that can be practiced.
Featuring 'The Gift' and 'Inner Worlds', this bundle tackles themes of navigating change, overcoming fear, and reframing negative thought spirals. By reading these artisan stories together, you create a safe space to discuss 'hard things' and model the resilience needed to keep going. Give your child the gift of 'inner strength' so they can face any mountain—real or imagined—with a brave heart and a positive mind.
Bonus: While mastering metacognition and cognitive reframing, they also learn about similes, metaphors, and complex poetic language.
"Your books are incredible. As a previous prep teacher the message resonates very strongly." — Debra H. (School Principal) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book-by-Book Overview
Book 4: The Gift - A moving story that teaches resilience
- The Story: Willow finds himself lost among the high mountain peaks. As the mist clears, a mysterious Fox appears to guide him through steep trails, windy passes, and frightening cliffs. As fear takes hold, Fox shares a profound gift: The wisdom that all things come to pass. But will this knowledge be enough to help Willow find his courage?
- The Wisdom: Willow learns to navigate the ebbs and flows of life—from overcoming challenges to the bittersweet moment of letting go of a friend. It is a story about grit, the transient nature of time, and finding the strength to keep going.
- Educational Goal: Figurative Language (Similes & Metaphors) and Grit.
Book 5: Inner Worlds - A surrealist tale about the power of positive thought
- The Story: Willow the Wonderer wakes up to find a menacing grey cloud hovering over his head (a metaphorical reference to repetitive negative thoughts). He tries to outrun it, ignore it, and hide from it, only to find it growing larger. By evening, Willow gathers his courage to peek inside the cloud. What follows is a surreal journey into the mechanics of the mind.
- The Wisdom: Willow discovers that while we cannot always control what happens to us in life, we can choose which thoughts and emotions we dwell upon. He learns the circuit breaker for negativity and find the antidote in loving-kindness.
- Educational Goal: Metacognition, Cognitive Reframing, and Mental Wellbeing.
Customer reviews:
"I have read these books with my Grandson, he is nearly 6yrs old. He is extremely bright young lad and loves your books, as I do too. Your Illustrations are superb your composition is written with such depth, creating such a wonderful way to be mindful." — Ninnie & Bug ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A note from the author and illustrator:
"Willow the Wonderer started as a shared dream to write stories that plant seeds of wisdom in young minds; seeds that hopefully blossom with time and guide our young readers in their journey through life. We also wanted the books to make early childhood learning effortless. But mostly we wanted to create beautiful stories that the little ones (and big ones) simply fall in love with. These are stories we wish we'd grown up with."
- Reeta and Darren
Build Resilience Bundle: Grit & Growth Mindset Story Book Set
Feature
Details
Title
Willow the Wonderer: The Gift
Willow the Wonderer: Inner Worlds
Format
Paperback, lightweight, portable and affordable
Contents
2 x Paperback Books
Age Range
3 – 8 years (Preschool to Early Primary)
Genre
Rhyming Picture Books, Contemporary Classic, Philosophical Fiction for Kids
Key Themes
Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, Positive Psychology, Metacognition, Cognitive Reframing, Character Education, Self Regulation Strategies, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Mind Training, Interconnectedness, Resilience
Educational Focus
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Early Literacy, Phonological Awareness, Visual Literacy, Advanced Vocabulary Development, Figurative Language
Sustainability
Printed on FSC-certified paper (Forest Stewardship Council)
Dimensions
Paperback Book: 279mm x 207mm x 4mm (Portrait)
Weight
Bundle: 0.5KG
ISBN
9780645083378
9781763584372
Creators
Reeta Dhar (Author) & Darren Pryce (Illustrator)
Origin
Proudly Australian
