Looking on the Bright Side with Elmo: A Book about Positivity

By Jill Colella

Elmo and other familiar friends from Sesame Street learn about positivity and how our thoughts impact us. Kids will discover that all feelings are valid, what it means to be an optimist, and how to look on the bright side.

About the Sesame Street ® Character Guides series:

Elmo, Abby, Big Bird, and their Sesame Street friends join this positive introduction to character traits and social and emotional wellness. Hands-on activities help kids model each topic, while simple text and a colorful design keep things engaging and fun.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing
• Release date: Jan 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781728427072

Jill Colella

Jill Colella earned a master’s degree at the University of Maryland in English literature, specializing in Vietnam War narratives in film and literature. Ms. Colella, the daughter of a Vietnam veteran, founded The Children of Vietnam Combat Veterans Project in 1997 to speak to the specific concerns of families of veterans. She is the author of After Vietnam: War Stories from a Veteran’s Daughter, a memoir of the effects her father’s service in Vietnam had on her family life.

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