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Jimmy & Invo’s Superpowers: Developing Children’s Character Strengths assists parents and child service providers in educating children about character strengths.
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 Guide contains background and presentation tips along with the story and corresponding storybook page numbers for ease of sharing.
It is essential to have the Guide and a storybook for each child to implement the curriculum as intended.
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
This resource educates children about character strengths AND reminds caregivers and child service providers about the importance of reinforcing and modeling these essential assets.
We all want our children to grow up to be happy, resilient adults. A key to achieving this goal is to ensure that every child has opportunities to develop character strengths (healthy personality traits) that have been linked to positive life outcomes.
Shown below is episode 25 of Prosocially Yours, a podcast produced by Research Press. In this episode, host Elizabeth Hess discusses the development of the new book Jimmy & Invo’s Superpowers: A Guide for Developing Children’s Character with psychologist and author, Kevin M. Powell. He details how developing character strengths in children will help support positive outcomes. Don’t miss this one! Learn more about the Guide and the Storybook in this very informative podcast discussion.
