How to be a Fantastic Sensational Good-Enough Kid

From the award winning team at Grow Your Mind…

A non-painful guide about how to be brave and resilient, for ages 8-12 (though we think the messaging is relevant whether you are 8 or 88).

Each chapter explores a wellbeing topic or emotional dilemma with humour, stories and brain facts. 

This is the only guidebook you will ever need to embrace imperfections, celebrate kindness and go forth into the world ready to be a proud good-enough kid on the lookout for glimmers and actively seeking awe.

Written by Alice Peel, primary school teacher & co-founder of Grow Your Mind. The ground-breaking wellbeing program that helps children develop resilience and stay mentally fit.

$34.99
10% discount for 5 or more books

Due in April 2025 – limited edition signed copy

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This book is a game-changer for kids! It transforms evidence-based psychological tools and contemporary neuroscience into a captivating, practical read. Packed with relatable examples, creative metaphors, and fun activities, it empowers young readers (and their parents and teachers) to understand emotions, build resilience, and thrive in the face of challenges. 

Dr Sarah McKay, neuroscientist, speaker, author and founder of Think Brain

Wow! This book will be SO helpful for SO many!!! Reading it was like a warm hug. It’s informative and entertaining and there are so many gold nuggets – it will be such an important companion for those young people who are trying to make sense of their world, their relationships and themselves. I can’t wait to recommend it to so many of the kids I work with.

Charlotte Board, School Psychologist

About the author

Alice Peel is a primary school teacher and co-founder of Grow Your Mind, a wellbeing program that helps children develop resilience and supports mental health and is used by 125 schools across Australia. Alice holds a Masters of International Public Health, a Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning.

What people are saying

This is the book I wish I read when I was a kid. I’m loving to read it as an adult and I’m so grateful it is here for my children and clients. It is a life changing book where the reader learns new skills to navigate life’s ups and downs with perspective, resilience and at times joy.

Lizzy Kirby, Counsellor

The book helped me to validate my parenting and provide reassurance that all that is needed is to do one’s best, acknowledge and celebrate mistakes and just try to have a jolly good time along the way. “How to be a fantastic sensational good enough kid” is now my go-to gift for families, teachers and my recovering perfectionist friends!

Natalie Hay, Registered Social Worker and mum to 2.

A book that should be in the hands of every primary school child. Humorous, informative, and with enriching follow-on learning tasks.

Nicole Molloy, Principal Green Square Public School

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Book Tour 2025 Expressions of Interest

From April next year, we will be taking the book on tour to schools, libraries, bookstores, and other places.

We are currently taking expressions of interest. 

If you are interested in us visiting your community please fill out the form below.

    * We will get in touch to see if we can organise a visit to your school or organisation during the book launch. Availability is limited.

    We’ve designed the Grow Your Mind School Program to be available at a discounted rate for educators who personally invest in the Program and are committed to providing the best wellbeing education to their students. This subscription is licensed exclusively to individuals and cannot be used by schools or organisations. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

    Refer your school to the Grow Your Mind Program and you get a full refund and your school receives a 20% discount.


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