“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 understand themselves, appreciate themselves, and 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 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-control, self-reliance, positivity, and humor. Whether it’s a child who doesn’t dare to say hello, gets stage-frightened, is afraid of the dark, feels discouraged after being criticized, or experiences exam-related stress—every issue is addressed with a corresponding comic scene and a scientifically-backed solution.
★ Developed jointly by an expert team 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.
★ Don’t like 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”—kids 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 Self-Control)
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 that are closely related to elementary school students’ daily lives, such as failing an exam, being teased in public, or struggling with a lack of motivation to learn, and aims to help children develop a strong sense of engagement. Organized around two core themes—“learn more” and “do more”—it encourages children to stay proactive and positive both in their studies and in their everyday lives.

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 China.
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, has published over 30 academic papers and three monographs.

Chapter 1: Understanding
1. What Is Positivity?
2. Learn More
3. Do More

Chapter 2: Coping
4. Rejected from Class Officer Election
5. Failed a Test
6. Mocked for Speaking in Public
7. Moving On from a Failed Friendship
8. Injured During Sports
9. Criticized by the Teacher
10. Studied Hard but Felt No Improvement in Grades
11. Afraid of Making Mistakes in Everything
12. Have Nothing in Common with Classmates
13. Feel Like You Know and Can Do Nothing

Chapter 3: Practice
14. Joining an Unfamiliar Hobby Class
15. When You’re Strong in Some Subjects but Weak in Others
16. Facing Difficulties
17. Dealing with School-Refusal Issues
18. Parents Taking Us to Social Events
19. Sharing Household Responsibilities
20. She’s So Great—I Want to Learn from Her
21. Don’t Be Arrogant

Chapter 4: Methods
22. Cultivating Deep Engagement
23. Learning to Appreciate Satisfaction
24. Building a Positive Mindset
25. Being a Diligent Person
26. Nurturing Curiosity
27. Developing a Growth Mindset
28. Cultivating the Ability to Learn Proactively
29. Mastering Study Techniques
30. Developing a Reading Habit
31. Being Good at Asking for Advice
32. Expanding Your Horizons

Chapter 5: Developing Personality
33. A Free-Spirited Personality
34. Learning to Make Choices
35. Having Your Own Hobbies
36. Not Afraid to Experiment and Make Mistakes
37. An Optimistic Mindset
38. Loving Science
39. The Spirit of Play
40. Having Dreams