“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 Psychotherapy 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’s a guidebook for self-awareness and personal growth.”
— Zhang Xukai (Renowned 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, while cultivating resilience and courage. These are the abilities that allow children to thrive and find happiness.”
— Wei Weizhi / “Zeba” (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’s “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 too. If you’re looking for an introductory book to basic psychology, this is a great 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 self-regulation, self-reliance, positivity, and humor. Whether it’s a child who doesn’t dare to greet others, feels shy in front of crowds, is afraid of the dark, becomes 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 reenactment → psychological analysis → skill practice → summary and reflection. No need for parents to “translate”—children can understand it all by themselves.
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 Self-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)

This book selects 38 scenarios closely tied to elementary school students’ daily lives, such as the benefits of humor, its everyday applications, techniques for delivering witty remarks, and the difference between humor and mockery. With the goal of enhancing children’s sense of humor, it guides them to use humor to navigate various challenges in life—making both life and childhood happier.

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 the 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: Understanding Humor
1. Humor and Funny
2. The Benefits of Humor
3. Funny and Mockery Are Completely Different
4. Humor Is a Skill

Chapter 2: Everyday Applications of Humor
5. Just Wanting to Make Friends Laugh
6. Wanting Your Friends to Listen to You
7. Wanting to Talk to That Little Stranger
8. Hoping to Make Conversations with Friends More Lively
9. Wanting to Amuse Peers with Strange Faces and Gestures
10. Wanting to Use Topics You Find Funny to Cheer People Up
11. Wanting to Encourage a Friend Who’s Feeling Down
12. No One Asking Questions After a Speech
13. Humorous Apologies
14. Using Humor to Resolve Awkward Situations

Chapter 3: Techniques for Witty Responses
15. When Asked About Your Grades
16. When Suddenly Called on to Speak
17. When Being Scolded in Anger
18. When Being Rushed
19. When Mom and Dad Are Nagging
20. When Being Rejected

Chapter 4: Improving Your Sense of Humor
21. Spend Time with Humorous People
22. Choose Your Words According to the Situation
23. Learn to Self-Deprecate
24. Cultivate a Tolerant Mindset
25. Enhance Your Verbal Communication Skills
26. Read More Humorous and Light-Hearted Stories
27. Share Interesting Things from Daily Life
28. Practice Role-Playing and Imitation
29. Observe Humor in Adults
30. Develop the Ability to Think on Your Feet

Chapter 5: Misguided Humor
31. When a Classmate Is Sad
32. Don’t Let Humor Turn into Sarcasm
33. Don’t Pursue Humor for Its Own Sake
34. One Joke Doesn’t Suit Everyone

Chapter 6: When Humor Isn’t Understood
35. Trying to Cheer Someone Up but Ending Up Hurting Them
36. Making a Joke That Your Friend Takes Seriously
37. Bringing Up What You Thought Was a Hilarious Topic, Yet No One Laughs
38. Getting Misunderstood by Classmates Because of a Joke