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Gritty Kitty

Find your inner strength with Gritty Kitty!

Resilience, or “grit,” is the ability to keep going through difficult situations, such as a playground fall, an uncomfortable feeling, or traumatic life event. For each, the ability to recover using inner strength and family support is a strong predictor of healthy development and success in school and life.

Reviews

"A gem of a book that encourages kids to toughen up, gently.” —Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Publication Information

List Price: $7.99
ISBN: 978-1-936669-76-9
Publication Date: September 2019
Format: Board book
Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5"
Page Count: 14
Ages: 0-3

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About the Author: 

Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician and clinical researcher at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Reading and Literacy Discovery Center. His research interests include reading, screen time, and early brain development. He is passionate about the power of books to help children understand, imagine, learn, and grow. 

About the Illustrator: 

Christina Brown is a professional illustrator, but she never would have become one without a little grit!