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About the Book

Welcome to 'The Visual Book of Affirmations', carefully crafted to inspire and empower children on their journey of growth and self-discovery. As a parent, I've experienced firsthand the joy and wonder of watching my child grow and learn. But I've also seen the challenges children face, the doubts they express, and the fears they harbor. As a parent of an 8-year-old, I wanted to find a way to give my son a dose of positivity, to help him develop a strong sense of self and a resilient spirit. I wanted to gift him with the tools he needs to navigate the ups and downs of childhood and beyond. That's when I had an idea - why not create a book that shares these empowering messages with all children? Why not make it accessible to every parent, guardian, caregiver, and educator who wants to help their kids thrive? And so, this book was born. As children navigate the ups and downs of childhood, it's essential to provide the support they need to develop a strong foundation for life.

In this book you'll find simple and uplifting messages, accompanied by visuals, that foster confidence, kindness, and resilience, as well as those that encourage creativity, self-expression, and emotional intelligence. These empowering statements are designed to help children develop a positive mindset, build meaningful relationships, and cultivate a sense of purpose and belonging. As children repeat and reflect on these affirmations, they'll begin to develop a more compassionate and confident relationship with themselves and the world around them. They'll learn to embrace their uniqueness, take risks, and view challenges as opportunities for growth.

This book is more than just a collection of affirmations – it's a guide for kids to develop a strong sense of self, to dream big, and to become the best version of themselves. It's a reminder that they are capable, loved, and deserving of happiness and success. My hope is that this book will inspire kids to be their best selves, shine their light, spread kindness and joy, and make a positive impact on the world.

About the Author

Srihari Sridharan

@iamssrihari

Srihari Sridharan is a seasoned Software Architect and Engineer with a hands-on approach. He is a renowned speaker, conducting courses and delivering talks on software craftsmanship and writing clean code. Srihari's areas of expertise encompass refactoring, design patterns, enterprise application architectural patterns, integration patterns, and cloud-native design patterns. He possesses practical knowledge in a wide range of technologies, including C#, .NET Core, React, TypeScript, JavaScript (a.k.a ECMAScript), Azure, ASP.NET Web API, ReST, WCF, WPF, Windows Forms, HTML5, CSS3, Unity, Entity Framework, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, etc. He is a firm believer in Agile methodologies, Extreme Programming (XP), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and the principles of writing clean code and refactoring.

Apart from his role in a leading company that provides premium software services to global clients, Srihari is an esteemed reviewer and a senior technical proof-reader for Manning Publications Co. He was the technical proof-reader for the following Manning titles:

He has contributed to the review process of several other Manning titles, including:

Srihari actively serves as a member of the 'Board of Studies - Department of Information Technology' at B.S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, where he strives to bridge the gap between academic curriculum and industry expectations. His responsibilities include framing and reviewing syllabi for various subjects.