The Real Magic Isn’t in a Wand
It’s in the Words We Tell Ourselves.
Children learn how to brush their teeth, tie their shoes, and say "please" and "thank you." But many children are never taught what to do when a negative thought pops into their head. Magic Thinking for Kids helps children understand that thoughts influence how they feel and that they have the power to choose more encouraging ones!
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Written by author and mindfulness coach Marrielle Monte, this award-winning picture book introduces positive affirmations for children through colorful illustrations and relatable everyday examples that young readers can easily understand.
What's Inside the Book?
Magic Thinking for Kids is filled with simple affirmations designed to help children see themselves in a positive and empowering way.
Affirmations like:
“I am a good thinker!”
"I always try my best."
“I never give up!”
Recommended for Ages 3 to 7
Whether you're reading together at bedtime, starting the day with a positive message, or looking for a confidence boost before a big moment, the affirmations are easy for children to remember and repeat.
Families often discover Magic Thinking for Kids while searching for picture books about self-love or books about emotions for preschoolers. Its simple format makes it easy for young children to engage with while creating meaningful conversations about self-belief.
Perfect for:
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Preschoolers
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Kindergarteners
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Early elementary students
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Parents and caregivers
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Homeschool families
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Classrooms and libraries
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And while the book was written for kids, it's not uncommon for parents, grandparents, teachers, and other adults to find themselves smiling along the way. Over the years, many readers have shared that they wish they had been introduced to affirmations and positive self-talk when they were younger.
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(Sometimes the reminders children need are the same reminders grown-ups need, too!)
Positive Words Have Power
The words children hear every day help shape the way they see themselves. Experts estimate that the average toddler hears the word “no” roughly 40,000 times before age 5, compared with about 5,000 times for “yes”.
People naturally pay more attention to negative experiences than positive ones, a tendency psychologists call the negativity bias. That's one reason encouraging messages matter so much during childhood.
Magic Thinking for Kids introduces children to positive affirmations through simple, uplifting statements they can easily remember and repeat. These positive messages help children build confidence and create a more encouraging inner voice over time.
Simple enough for preschoolers to understand and meaningful enough for the grown-ups reading along, Magic Thinking for Kids offers an easy way to bring positive thinking into everyday routines.
Why Parents Love It
As parents, there is so much we want our children to know. We want them to know they are loved. We want them to know they are capable. We want them to know they can make mistakes, try again, and keep going.
But sometimes children don't see themselves the way we see them.
A child who is kind and caring says, "Nobody likes me."
A child who is doing their best says, "I'm not good enough."
Magic Thinking for Kids gives families a simple way to introduce a different message. Through positive affirmations, the book helps reinforce the qualities we hope our children carry with them as they grow. Every child deserves to hear encouraging words, and sometimes they need to hear them often enough that they start believing them for themselves.
As the book focuses on helping children build a positive inner voice, many families also consider it one of the best children's books for emotional regulation and emotional development.
Perfect for Classrooms, Counseling Offices,
and Homeschool Families
Magic Thinking for Kids is a wonderful addition to any environment where children are learning and growing. Educators, counselors, and homeschool families often use the book to support conversations about:​
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Confidence and self-esteem
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Kindness and empathy
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Emotional awareness
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Positive self-talk
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Character development
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Social-emotional learning​
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The simple format makes it easy to read aloud or incorporate into daily classroom routines.
For schools and educators who want a more interactive experience, you can also invite Marrielle to your classroom or school for author visits and workshops that bring these ideas to life with hands-on activities.
K.L.
“I worked as a psychiatric nurse in the mental health field for over 25 years. I remember working with my adult patients in the hospital setting, helping them to write positive affirmations that they could read at their bedside or say to themselves in front of the mirror. What a great idea to start this positive, healthy thought life with children!!”
Ms. Sylvs
“What a wonderful story to introduce the concept of affirmations with your children! Your thinking and words can really create magic. Must have for every children's library.”
Jeff Olson
Author of the USA Today Best-Selling Book, The Slight Edge
"Marrielle's introduction to positive affirmations is a self-regulation tool that can change a negative thought to a positive thought, feeling blah to feeling great, and feeling not so sure to feeling confident. Her book is an easy and empowering introduction to affirmations for parents and children."
Jenn
“My son struggles with self-regulation related to SPD and ADHD. What a fun tool to discuss feelings with him and ways to get back in control. Our culture somehow turned happy into a bad word, and it’s great to see a book geared towards kids that brings happy back in focus. Kids should be happy, adults should be happy, and Marrielle is showing us a fun way to be happy!”
John A.
“This book is absolutely revolutionary in using concepts that kids can understand to not only change their attitudes towards positive thinking, but also allowing them to grasp that they are in control of their feelings! My kids, 4 and 7, absolutely love it, and it has now become a daily favorite!”
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Meet the Author
Marrielle Monte is an award-winning children's book author and children's empowerment advocate passionate about helping kids build confidence from the inside out.
The idea for Magic Thinking for Kids was inspired by years of working with elementary school children and seeing firsthand how powerful positive affirmations can be. What started as a simple practice of sharing encouraging messages with kids eventually grew into a book that has helped families, teachers, counselors, and, of course, kids spark meaningful conversations about confidence and self-belief.
Today, Marrielle continues to share her message through books, school visits, workshops, and educational programs that help children discover just how capable they truly are.
A Small Book With a Big Message
The words children repeat become the words they believe.
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Magic Thinking for Kids gives children positive messages they can return to again and again as they build confidence, courage, kindness, and self-belief. Because every child deserves to grow up hearing a voice inside their head that says: "I am enough."
FAQs About Magic Thinking for Kids
What age group is Magic Thinking for Kids for?
Magic Thinking for Kids was created for children ages 3 to 7. The affirmations are simple enough for preschoolers to understand while still creating meaningful conversations for older children and the adults reading with them.
What are positive affirmations for children?
Positive affirmations are short, encouraging statements that help children build confidence and develop a healthy sense of self. Simple phrases like "I am kind," "I am brave," and "I can do hard things" can help reinforce positive beliefs that children carry with them throughout the day.
Is this a good self-esteem book for kids?
Yes! Magic Thinking for Kids was created to help children build confidence, self-belief, and emotional awareness through simple affirmations they can easily remember and repeat.
Can this book help a neurodivergent child?
Many parents and educators of neurodivergent children appreciate the book's simple language, visual format, and encouraging messages. Every child is unique, and affirmations can be adapted to fit a variety of learning and communication styles.
Can teachers use this book in the classroom?
Absolutely. Teachers, school counselors, and homeschool families are encouraged to use Magic Thinking for Kids to support social-emotional learning and classroom discussions about confidence and positive self-talk.