“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 (Director of the Wang Yizhong Psychological Therapy Institute, Clinical Psychologist), Foreword to the Traditional Chinese Edition

“I think the competencies highlighted in this book are what truly constitute ‘core literacy.’ Using the popular format of comics, it introduces students to mental health knowledge from a cognitive perspective, fosters awareness of mental well-being, helps them understand psychological adjustment techniques, recognize abnormal psychological phenomena, and acquire essential knowledge and skills for mental health care. Not only is it suitable for students, but it’s also highly recommended for parents.”
— Douban Reader

“This series is excellent. Many of the methods are very practical and have been a great help to me, resolving some long-standing issues I had when reading.”
— Douban Reader

★ Within one year of its first edition’s release, cumulative sales exceeded 1.3 million copies! This series is a follow-up from the same research team, continuing the comic-based self-study format. The Traditional Chinese edition has been published and has made it onto Taiwan’s Bestseller lists at Books.com.tw and Eslite Bookstore.
★ The research team comprises experts with master’s degrees from Tsinghua University, PhDs in Education from Beijing Normal University, and PhDs in Psychology, covering fields such as educational psychology, developmental psychology, and children’s literature.
★ The complete six-volume set includes 222 real-life scenarios, covering initiative, focus, learning ability, aesthetic appreciation, public speaking skills, and sex education, with approximately 36–40 cases per volume. Each book uses comics to recreate everyday situations, combined with psychological analysis, guided suggestions, and skill-building exercises, allowing children to read independently and complete the activities.
★ Suitable for children aged 6–12 to read on their own, as well as for parent–child shared reading.

The second installment of this series consists of six books:
1. “Just Do It—No More Procrastination (Initiative)”
2. “Focusing on One Task Is Actually Not Difficult (Focus)”
3. “Find the Right Method—The More You Learn, the More Motivated You Become (Learning Ability)”
4. “There’s No Single Standard for Beauty—Be Yourself (Aesthetic Appreciation)”
5. “Speak Up—Let the World Hear You (Public Speaking Skills)”
6. “Understand Your Body, Protect Yourself, and Respect Others (Sex Education)”

This book selects 38 scenarios closely related to elementary school students’ daily lives, covering manifestations of a lack of initiative, strategies for cultivating proactiveness through everyday tasks, ways to overcome challenges in taking action, and practical methods to enhance initiative, thereby helping students approach and solve problems more proactively.

Duke Reader Elementary School Reading Research Society – Psychology Group
Dedicated to creating books suitable for elementary school students, the group is composed of professionals who focus on Chinese children’s education, drawing expertise from fields such as educational psychology, developmental psychology, schooling-age child education, and children’s literature education.

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, and a project consultant for UNICEF.
Guo Ying: Ph.D. in Education from Beijing Normal University, scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), formerly a faculty member at East China Normal University.
Li Fang: Ph.D. in Education Economics from Beijing Normal University, national Level 2 psychological counselor, and associate researcher at the University of International Business and Economics.
Qi Zhiqiang: Ph.D. in Psychology from Beijing Normal University, has published over 30 academic papers and three monographs.
Zhou Jing: Ph.D. in Literary Theory from Jinan University, visiting scholar at the “Centre for Children’s Literature” in the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge.

Chapter 1: The Awareness Stage – Eight Signs of Lacking Action Power
1. Only thinking, not doing
2. Always making plans that can’t be carried out
3. Having no sense of time
4. Always finding excuses for laziness
5. Easily relying on mom and dad
6. Giving up at the first sign of difficulty
7. Being unbelievably inefficient when taking action
8. Unable to stick with anything for long

Chapter 2: The Solution Stage – Starting with Ten Everyday Small Things
9. Packing your school bag in advance on your own
10. No more dragging your feet during meals or baths
11. Finishing holiday homework without procrastinating
12. Finally sticking to keeping a diary
13. Loving the extracurricular classes your parents signed you up for
14. Taking the initiative to solve learning challenges
15. Learning to tidy your room by yourself
16. Sticking to regular physical exercise
17. Developing a habit of saving money
18. Reading one extra-curricular book every month

Chapter 3: The Advanced Stage – Overcoming Eight Common Challenges in Daily Action
19. Making “study hard” more than just an empty phrase
20. Knowing how to help mom with household chores
21. Wanting to join the school’s top sports team
22. Striving to become a top student
23. Becoming someone who enjoys helping others
24. Taking the initiative to make friends
25. Developing a special skill or talent
26. Working hard toward big dreams

Chapter 4: The Summary Stage – Twelve Ways to Boost Your Action Power
27. Just do it—act first, then think
28. Setting a reasonable goal for every task
29. Asking yourself what you can do right now
30. Starting with small, everyday tasks
31. Good time management is essential
32. Learning to eliminate distractions
33. Knowing when to ask for help and solve problems promptly
34. Yes, interests can boost your motivation to take action
35. Learning to manage your emotions and ignite your passion
36. Finding a role model to inspire you
37. Thinking about how to make things better
38. Trying to set fixed times and places for doing certain tasks