What's on your kids' summer reading list this year? While you are trying to keep the learning momentum going for their academic skills in math, reading and science, don't forget about their need for character building and emotion management! I'm so excited to see a children's picture book series dedicated to inspiring youngsters to live a happy and meaningful life. Check out EQ Explorers by Kim Linette's and enter to win a joy-filled prize pack!
My Review:
The EQ Explorers series consists of a growing number of picture books, each teaching young readers about an important aspect of emotional intelligence, such as what to do about unkind comments from peers, how to keep a happy heart and positive attitude, and why it is not wise to frequently compare with others. The three books I've read from the series (Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail, Compare Bear’s Double Dare and Jo Jo Giraffe’s Big Laugh) share several common structural features.
Each story starts with the encounter between two main characters: one child and one wild animal. One of the characters has to deal with a certain challenge in life while the other helps him or her find the solution by sharing their own experience and by encouraging their new friend to think or behave differently. In each book, the primary educational message gets reinforced and better understood as the characters go through different scenarios with the same underlying cause and effect. At the end of each story, a set of questions are provided to facilitate discussion and deeper thinking around the topic, along with fun facts about the animal being featured.
All the books are visually appealing, with colorful illustrations, adorable characters, high quality glossy pages, and sturdy covers. While the life lessons may not get through instantly for younger readers, the stories are charming enough to keep them wanting to read over and over again. Among the three books, my preschooler loves Compare Bear's Double Dare best. He finds it really funny and easy to understand. From a parent's perspective, I love how the series helps children learn to stay away from negative emotions and to become more confident through imaginative stories and playful characters. I'm sure the EQ Explorers series would make a wonderful addition to your child's reading list this summer!
About the Books
Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail: Happiness is a Choice!
Written by Kim Linette
Illustrated by James Loram
The secret to happiness? It’s written on a whale’s tail. At least that’s what Koa hears, and so he sets out in search of Wally Whale and the valuable knowledge that he hopes Wally will share.
Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail, one of the first books in the EQ Explorers series, teaches the powerful EQ principle: Happiness is a Choice. It’s a lesson of emotional intelligence that is essential for any child—including Koa, who learns as he journeys through the Pacific with Wally Whale.
Ages 4-12 | Publisher: Kapalua Cove, LLC | August 1, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1950062003
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Compare Bear’s Double Dare: Be Yourself – Don’t Compare!
Written by Kim Linette
Illustrated by James Loram
The last thing Danny expects to come across during his hike in the forest is a very insecure bear. And yet, Compare Bear is precisely that—a bear who struggles to see his own strengths, and instead constantly compares himself to other animals, with astonishing results.
In Compare Bear’s Double Dare, one of the first books in the EQ Explorers series, Danny helps his unique new friend take to heart the powerful EQ principle: Be Yourself. Don’t Compare. It’s a lesson of emotional intelligence that is essential for any young reader.
Ages 4-12 | Publisher: Kapalua Cove, LLC | August 1, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1950062010
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Jojo Giraffe’s Big Laugh: Don’t Take Things Personally!
Written by Kim Linette
Illustrated by James Loram
Jojo Giraffe’s Big Laugh, the third book in the EQ Explorers series, takes children on a journey through the African Savannah, learning what it means to be wonderfully unique along the way—just like the spots on each and every giraffe.
The story centers around the powerful EQ principle: Don’t Take Things Personally. It’s a lesson of emotional intelligence that is essential for any child—including Kali, who learns through a series of fun adventures with Jojo Giraffe.
Ages 4-12 | Publisher: Kapalua Cove, LLC | April 21, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1950062096
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Kim Linette is the mother of six wonderful children and the founder of Kapalua Cove Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children to create healthy relationships and joy-filled lives. In ancient Hawaiian, “Kapalua” means “arms embracing the sea.” Passionate about helping children throughout the world, Kim has written her EQ Explorers books to inspire all children and their caretakers to live big, happy lives! Raised in Southern California, Kim now splits her time between Alpine, Utah and Lahaina, Maui.
One lucky grand prize winner will win an EQ Explorers prize pack!
It includes:
- A copy of Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail autographed by Kim Linette.
- A copy of Compare Bear’s Double Dare autographed by Kim Linette.
- A copy of Jo Jo Giraffe’s Big Laugh autographed by Kim Linette.
- A play fort perfect for reading and imagination play.
Two additional winners will each receive an EQ Explorers book set (Wally Whale’s Mighty Tail, Compare Bear’s Double Dare and Jo Jo Giraffe’s Big Laugh)!
Giveaway ends 8/6. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are thirteen years of age or older in their state or territory of residence at the time of entry. Please complete your entries below. Good luck and happy reading!
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All views and opinions expressed are my own. Giveaway is organized by The Children's Book Review and sponsored by Kim Linette. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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