“Build a solid foundation in psychology and develop strong social-emotional skills. Start helping yourself from an early age—begin with this series of books.”
— Wang Yizhong (Clinical Psychologist, Director of the Wang Yizhong Psychological Therapy Institute), recommended for the Traditional Chinese edition in Taiwan

“From a child’s perspective, this series uses comics and real-life scenarios to break down complex psychological concepts, guiding children to think, feel, and respond. It is a guidebook for self-awareness and personal growth.”
— Zhang Xukai (Well-known Pediatric Occupational Therapist), recommended for the Traditional Chinese edition in Taiwan

“Help children learn psychological skills through everyday experiences, enabling them to recognize and affirm themselves, and to cultivate resilience and courage. These are the abilities that allow children to thrive and find happiness.”
— Wei Weizhi / Dad Ze (Parenting Educator), recommended for the Traditional Chinese edition in Taiwan

“A self-help psychology series that elementary school students can read on their own, covering six major themes and 235 real-life situations, effectively addressing children’s mental health issues.”
— Sohu “Yin Jianli Parenting Academy”

“As an adult, I found it thoroughly engaging. It’s simple and easy to understand, not just for elementary school students but for adults as well. If you’re looking for an introductory book to basic psychology, this is a very good choice.”
— Douban Reader

★ A self-help comic series that elementary school students can read on their own. Within one year of its release, cumulative sales exceeded 1.3 million copies, and the entire series (including subsequent expansions) has been reprinted a total of 6.5 million times.
★ Six major themes × 235 real-life scenarios: social skills, self-confidence, emotional regulation, self-reliance, positivity, and humor. Whether it’s a child who doesn’t dare to say hello, gets stage fright, is afraid of the dark, feels discouraged after being criticized, or experiences high stress before exams—every issue is addressed with a corresponding comic scene and a scientifically sound solution.
★ Developed jointly by a team of experts, including Tsinghua University master’s degree holders, Chinese Academy of Sciences PhDs, and education and psychology PhDs from Beijing Normal University. The Traditional Chinese edition has been featured on the bestseller lists at Books.com.tw and Eslite Bookstore. Eight Taiwanese clinical psychologists, pediatricians, and parenting authors have enthusiastically recommended this series.
★ Your child dislikes lectures? Then let comics do the talking. Each chapter follows a four-step process: scenario reconstruction → psychological analysis → skill practice → summary and reflection. No need for parents to “translate”—children can understand it all on their own.

The first volume of this series comprises six books:
1. Social Skills Kids Should Know (Social Skills)
2. I Can’t Live Without Courage and Confidence (Self-Confidence)
3. It’s Okay—Everyone Feels Down Sometimes (Emotional Regulation)
4. Learning to Manage and Help Yourself (Self-Reliance)
5. I Want to Learn More and Do More (Positivity)
6. Humor Makes Me More Popular and Happier (Humor)

Select 45 scenarios closely related to primary school students’ daily lives, such as how to introduce themselves, how to express themselves, and how to politely refuse others, to teach students to apply appropriate social skills to resolve problems in their everyday lives and at school, providing them with support and guidance in interpersonal communication.

Xiaohe Psychological Research Institute
is composed of a team of professionals dedicated to Chinese children’s education and family education. Its members come from diverse fields such as psychology, developmental psychology, and school-age child education, holding master’s and doctoral degrees and possessing many years of relevant educational experience. The institute’s mission is to explore the characteristics and patterns of psychological development in Chinese children, helping parents and children create a better environment for family education and personal growth.

Expert Panel Members:
Lin Lin: Master’s degree from Tsinghua University, Ph.D. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, one of the first nationally certified Level 2 psychological counselors, consultant for UNICEF projects, and a pioneer of emotional intelligence education in Chinese families.
Guo Ying: Ph.D. in Education from Beijing Normal University, visiting scholar at UCLA, emotional intelligence educator, and family education mentor.
Li Fang: Ph.D. in Education Economics from Beijing Normal University, national Level 2 psychological counselor, family education instructor, and associate researcher at the University of International Business and Economics.
Qi Zhiqiang: Ph.D. in Psychology from Beijing Normal University, author of over 30 published papers and three monographs.

Chapter 1: Taking the Initiative in Social Interactions
1. How to Initiate Greetings
2. How to Introduce Yourself
3. When Someone Strikes Up a Conversation with You
4. How to Extend an Invitation to Classmates
5. Wanting to Join a New Group
6. Actively Expressing What You Want to Do
7. Wanting to Befriend a Student Who Is Being Isolated
8. Wanting to Unite Everyone as a Leader
9. Wanting to Help Others but Feeling Hesitant
10. Needing Help from Classmates
11. After Receiving Help from Others
12. When Receiving Praise and Congratulations
13. Giving Gifts to Classmates
14. Receiving Gifts from Classmates
15. Learning Not to Disturb Others
16. Following Group Rules
17. Not Taking Other People’s Things Without Permission

Chapter 2: Learning Emotional Support
18. Comforting Classmates
19. Encouraging Others
20. Sharing with Classmates
21. Learning to Apologize to Classmates
22. After Receiving Someone’s Apology
23. Wanting to Make Amends with a Friend
24. Relieving Tension in Social Interactions with Classmates

Chapter 3: Opposition and Rejection
25. Wanting to Voice Disagreement with a Classmate
26. When Asked to Lie Together
27. After Being Rejected
28. Being Pranked or Teased
29. Being Mocked for Failure
30. Declining an Invitation Because You Have Other Plans
31. Expressing Your Dissatisfaction to a Friend

Chapter 4: Addressing More Challenging Social Issues
32. Getting Along with a Classmate You Don’t Get Along With
33. How to Explain and Clear Up Misunderstandings
34. Wanting to Mediate Between Other Classmates
35. Not Wanting to Interact with People
36. What to Do If You’re Very Shy
37. When Someone Seems Cold—How to Break the Ice

Chapter 5: Relationships with Adults
38. Visiting a Classmate’s Home for the First Time
39. Meeting Your Parents’ Friends
40. Your Parents Are Your Most Trusted Friends
41. When Your Parents Accidentally Hurt You
42. Cherishing Time Spent with Grandparents
43. Going to the Teacher’s Office
44. Asking Your Teacher for Leave
45. Being Criticized by Your Teacher