{"product_id":"my-story-by-vanessa-me-how-to-rewrite-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-paperback","title":"My Story by Vanessa \u0026 Me: How to Rewrite the Stories We Tell Ourselves - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJennifer Law\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaurie Sawyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA mood-boosting picture book that combines creative storytelling with writing prompts to help young readers reframe their thoughts and rewrite their negative self-talk!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhenever something goes wrong for Vanessa, her mind goes immediately to the worst possible outcome or scenario. When she's not invited to a sleepover, she convinces herself no one likes her. After saying the wrong answer in class, she calls herself dumb. When her homework piles up, she just knows the situation is hopeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVanessa turns every misstep, mess, and mistake, no matter how minor, into a big worry or huge catastrophe. She gets herself stuck in negative thinking traps, and it fuels her feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, sadness, and anger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs her emotions get messier and her attitude more sour, a mysterious and fascinating thing happens. A friendly face appears on Vanessa's purple polka dot pencil, and it starts talking! The pencil, named Astoria, wants to help rewrite the yucky stories and distorted thoughts Vanessa keeps telling herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith encouragement, patience, and lots of practice, Astoria shows Vanessa how to \u003cb\u003eturn negative self-talk into positive thoughts and ideas.\u003c\/b\u003e Along the way, Vanessa discovers that when she does rewrite her inner stories, it makes her feel safer, more confident, and more loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Story by Vanessa \u0026amp; Me teaches young readers how to find a more balanced perspective, think more positively, and be more self-aware. Interactive prompts throughout the story help readers practice how to avoid and escape negative thinking traps. A special page written specifically for parents, counselors, and educators offers strategies to help children overcome negative thinking and be more emotionally resilient.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrefer to keep the pages pristine?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Story by Vanessa \u0026amp; Me\u003c\/i\u003e features writing prompts designed to help readers practice overcoming negative thinking traps and build a more positive mindset. Use the code inside the book to access \u003cb\u003efree printable activity pages\u003c\/b\u003e, so you can enjoy the exercises without writing in your book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Jennifer Law is an experienced elementary school counselor whose passion for children extends to storybooks. She is the author of the popular Gabe's Stories series that empowers young readers with the skills they need to manage difficult emotions, be more independent, and practice healthy habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Law\u003c\/b\u003e, an elementary school counselor, has worked in education for more than 20 years. In addition to her master's degree in school counseling, she also has a K-6 teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Jennifer is the author of \u003ci\u003ePause Power \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePracticing Patience\u003c\/i\u003e, fun and popular children's books that teach children social skills and how to control their emotions. She lives in Iowa with her husband and their two sons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 8.87 x 5.81 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53344182534451,"sku":"9798889070399","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/lRrKp9KfLb9798889070399.webp?v=1778718943","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/my-story-by-vanessa-me-how-to-rewrite-the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}