Emmett and Averie Elephant and the Secret to Happiness: The Science of Happiness - Younger Me Academy

“Oh. My. God. It’s integral, not extra. It transcends age brackets.”-Ms. Miller, award-winning elementary & middle school teacherCheck out the crowdfunding sensation that reached #2 on IndieGoGo’s “Most Popular Projects” list (yes, above projects like the world’s smallest & lightest e-bike). About This Book (Emmett and Averie Elephant and the Secret to Happiness)The science of how happiness is influenced by gains and losses If you’ve ever been delighted by that big, perfect gift you’ve always wanted, you may have noticed that feeling of elation eventually fizzling. An economic finding called Prospect Theory can help explain that phenomenon―and more importantly, help you use it for the benefit of your own long-term happiness. Join Emmett the Elephant and his genie Averie as they learn that there is more to happiness than getting what you want. Why THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS is Critical for Kids and Adults Happiness is one of the key aspirations for people at any age. Yet people in most cultures, particularly consumeristic ones, intrinsically believe happiness is about getting more things and losing fewer. The behavioral psychology behind Prospect Theory suggests that reality is far more nuanced–and while you can’t necessarily control your brain’s reactions to gains/losses, it IS possible to predict those reactions and place yourselves in situations where you will be happy more often in the long term. About Younger Me Academy Younger Me Academy was carefully designed by a Google strategist to be the "perfect children's picture book for the growth-oriented family." Referred to by reviewers as "TED Talks in Storybook Form," each book uses a rhyming adventure story to introduce research-backed, life-long skills chosen for their importance in child AND adult development. They are inspired by global thought leaders Carol Dweck, Stanford University professor and author of The New Psychology of SuccessAdam Grant, University of Pennsylvania professor and #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Give and Take and OriginalsDaniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize winner in economics and author of Thinking Fast and Slow...and more The creation of the books was as scientifically rigorous as the research themes they are based on; hundreds of test readers were engaged in structured and unstructured testing over every decision, from the illustrators (100+ considered), to the rhyme structure, to the manuscripts (200+ drafts), book size, etc. Recommended Ages Younger Me Academy books are designed as read-along books for the whole family ages 0+ (~5-6+ for independent reading). They use the latest research in children's literature to ensure that readers... Ages 0-2 will delight in the colorful illustrations, lovable characters, and rhythmic experience designed to support language & memory developmentAges 2-5 will relate to the characters and begin to learn basic concepts that they can apply in simple ways, with encouragement from parentsAg