Research Press is excited to announce the release of two new books: Jimmy and Invo’s Superpowers: A Guide for Developing Children’s Character and Jimmy and Invo’s Superpowers: Developing Children’s Character Strengths, the Storybook.
The two new books, an educator’s Guide and a children’s Storybook will help children develop character strengths. The Guide presents a step-by-step approach to assist the teacher, counselor or a parent implement the curriculum with an individual child or a small group of children. This valuable content introduces children to key character strengths that are “superpower-like” in their ability to help each child develop prosocial skills.
As an added feature the Guide also contains the Storybook allowing instructors to be on the “same page” with each child in their Storybook.
The story of Jimmy & Invo’s Superpowers was written for preschool, kindergarten, and primary school-age kids. This entertaining resource can be used in homes, schools, therapy sessions, and other child service settings. The Storybook content introduces children to key character strengths that are “superpower-like” in their ability to help each child lead happy, prosocial lives.
The story portrays a day in the life of little Jimmy and his friend, Invo the Ostrich. Jimmy and Invo really like superheroes. Jimmy realizes (with the help of his parents) that he possesses many character strengths that are ‘superpowers’, just like superheroes. Jimmy and Invo decide to spend the day looking for their superpowers both at home and at school. Jimmy’s friend, Invo, represents Jimmy’s internal voice, hence the name “Invo” (Internal voice). Invo helps highlight Jimmy’s internal thoughts about superpowers AND keeps readers engaged in the story, since Invo can be silly.
This children’s book features seven ‘superpowers’ (six internal character strengths #1- 6 and one external resource #7), which are all important components for leading a psychologically healthy life.
#1 Being KIND (Kind to OTHERS; Kind to NATURE; Kind to SELF)
#2 Having PATIENCE
#3 Having FUN and LAUGHING
#4 Having EMPATHY (Knowing How Others Are Thinking and Feeling)
#5 MANAGING YOUR FEELINGS
#6 WORKING HARD Even When Something Is Difficult
#7 Having POSITIVE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE Who Care About You
As Stephanie Coleman, a school counselor in a Colorado elementary school, shares in her review: “Jimmy & Invo’s Superpowers will quickly become a go-to resource for parents and counselors of young children. It teaches kids invaluable lessons through the everyday adventures of Jimmy and his trusty sidekick Invo. The story is relatable, and children will identify with the characters. The character strengths, or Superpowers are cleverly displayed throughout the story with definitions that are kid-friendly, and the accompanying lessons are easy to implement in the home as well as the classroom setting. Kids will quickly fall in love with Dr. Powell’s characters and want to learn along with them.”
Learn More About the Author Kevin M. Powell, Ph.D.