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SUPERPOWERED

Renee Jain and Shefali Tsabary

A workbook about managing anxiety. (Ages 8 to 12)

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to elementary-age children who can engage with discussions and exercises about anxiety, emotions, self-talk, and coping skills; younger children may benefit from adult support. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Products & advertising1/5

Strongest positives

  • Educational value5/5
  • Positive messages5/5
  • Courage & resilience4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book does not appear to promote brands, products, or purchasing behavior.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The book is supportive and reassuring, not scary.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Encourages children to bravely face their fears and emotions.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative problem-solving in managing emotional stressors.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The book aims for a broad, inclusive appeal to diverse children.

Educational value5/5
Why this rating?

It is highly educational, teaching practical psychological tools for children.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and empathy toward oneself and others are central themes.

Positive messages5/5
Why this rating?

The entire work is a message of empowerment, self-regulation, and positive growth.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The book promotes responsible and emotionally aware behavior.

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  1. What is one new thing you learned or became curious about?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in SUPERPOWERED would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in SUPERPOWERED, and what caused that change?
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