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On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, The Gratitude Goggles by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez helps children discover the power of thankfulness and see the world in a brighter light by imagining special goggles that reveal the beauty of their lives.
The Gratitude Goggles
In a world that often emphasizes what we lack, teaching children the power of gratitude can be a game-changer. Dr. Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez‘s award-winning children’s book, The Gratitude Goggles, offers parents a simple yet profound tool to cultivate thankfulness in young hearts.
This isn’t just another children’s book; it’s a key to unlocking a brighter perspective. The Gratitude Goggles invites children to imagine a magical pair of goggles that appear whenever they feel gratitude. These aren’t ordinary goggles. They don’t just enhance vision; they transform it. When children “wear” these gratitude goggles, they begin to truly see the beauty of the natural world, appreciate the people and things already in their lives, and shift their focus away from what they don’t have.
The book gently addresses the common childhood struggles of comparison and wanting. It cleverly illustrates how focusing on what others possess can be like wearing “gray goggles,” dimming the joy and color of our own lives. But the good news is, we always have the choice to trade those gray goggles for the sparkling, vibrant gratitude goggles!
By fostering an attitude of thankfulness, The Gratitude Goggles helps children rediscover the world in its true, colorful splendor. The Gratitude Goggles is part of Dr. Mendoza-Vasconez’s Wholesome Children: Self-Awareness series, a collection designed to help parents connect with their children on important values like kindness, compassion, gratitude, authenticity, and connection. The series also includes The Love Tank and the newest addition, The Puzzle Piece.
The impact of The Gratitude Goggles is undeniable, evidenced by its impressive collection of awards. It is the 2024 International Book Awards Winner for Children’s Mind/Body/Spirit and has received the Literary Titan Gold Book Award. It also garnered the Outstanding Creator Award, earning First Place in multiple categories: Best Children’s Book of Spring 2024, Illustrated Books, Children’s Motivational & Inspirational Books, and Best Cover. Furthermore, it received The BookFest Award for First Place in Children’s – Social Themes and was a Finalist in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards for Children’s Inspirational/Motivational.
Extensive research confirms the positive effects of gratitude on well-being, both physical and mental. But translating this concept for young children can be challenging. The Gratitude Goggles provides a tangible and engaging way to help kids understand and experience the power of thankfulness. It’s more than just a story; it’s a tool for parents to nurture a grateful heart in their children, setting them up for a happier, more fulfilling life. So, grab a copy of The Gratitude Goggles and help your child see the world in a whole new light!
Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
In a culture that tries to sell us things by constantly bombarding us with messages of not being enough and not having enough, feelings of inadequacy and mental health issues are on the rise even among children. Gratitude can ground us and work as an antidote to these feelings of inadequacy.
-Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez
Dr. Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez is a behavioral scientist, award-winning children’s book author, and mother. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Health (Health Behavior) from UC San Diego and San Diego State University and completed her postdoctoral training at Stanford University. Until recently, she was an Assistant Professor at Brown University.
Inspired by her own transformative experience of motherhood, Dr. Mendoza-Vasconez embarked on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Driven to share her insights with children, she founded Wholesome Children Books. Through her engaging stories, she beautifully conveys messages of unconditional love, compassion, empathy, gratitude, and authenticity.
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