By Matthew Syed (author) , Ashwin Chacko (illustrator)
"From the bestselling author of You Are Awesome comes this brilliant book helping kids to understand why we think like we do and how to agree to disagree and still be friends."
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Why do we think like we do? And are we always right? And what do we do if it turns out we are wrong after all? Being in control of what we think is important, knowing our minds can help us recognise and communicate what we believe and what we feel. For every child (and parent, carer or teacher) who has ever gone from best friends to arch enemies in ten minutes, this book is for us.
Mindset expert and two-times Olympian Syed supports children in navigating the confusing world we live in in his inimitably fantastic and funny way with illustration by Ashwin Chacko.
From understanding fake news, to a bit of neuroscience and understanding the difference between fast thinking and slow thinking, Syed helps readers to find their voice, flex their social superpowers, and speak up with kindness and confidence. With this guide by their side, children will engage with the tools and tips, learn how to form and change opinions, and how to debate their views with empathy. A game-changer for children everywhere.
The third children's book by bestselling mindset author and two-time Olympian, Matthew Syed will help readers to find their voice, flex their social superpowers, and speak up with kindness and confidence.
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What if you could disagree with someone without it turning into the argument of the century? I'm here to tell you that it can be done. If you are the kind of person who... -Avoids disagreements because you don't want to fall out -Gets too embarrassed to say that you've changed your mind -Feels so overwhelmed that you don't know what to think ...then this book is for you.
What do YOU think? will help young readers to discover what is influencing their ideas, from peer pressure to fake news. They'll learn how to form and change opinions, and how to debate their views with empathy. Readers will see how debates and disagreements can give you new ideas, stronger friendships, and help change the world for the better.
I know you have loads of incredible thoughts and ideas and the world deserves to hear your voice. I want to know... what do you think? Practical and positive, this is the book to help children build confidence in their own thoughts, so they can grow into awesome adults who can listen, be listened to, and can agree to disagree while still being friends.
Matthew Syed is a columnist for The Times, an acclaimed author and a former international table tennis champion. He is also a trustee of Greenhouse Sports, a charity that empowers young people from disadvanted communities through sport. Matthew is married, and has two young children.
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The third children's book by bestselling mindset author and two-time Olympian, Matthew Syed will help readers to find their voice, flex their social superpowers, and speak up with kindness and confidence. What if you could disagree with someone without it turning into the argument of the century?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed What Do YOU Think? How to agree to disagree and still be friends and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
What Do YOU Think? How to agree to disagree and still be friends features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Featured Books for 11+ readers
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What Do YOU Think? How to agree to disagree and still be friends was written by Matthew Syed and published by Wren & Rook an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
What Do YOU Think? How to agree to disagree and still be friends has 157 pages
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