Sign-In
Cart
Sandra the Beardie: A Boy's Journey to the Pet of His Dreams
Hardcover
Series: Sandra the Beardie, Book 1
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781763828704
Publisher: Children
Published: Feb 26 2025
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if your child could laugh, learn, and grow-all through the pages of one heartfelt story?
Sandra the Beardie: A Boy's Journey to the Pet of His Dreams is your answer.
Based on a true story, this picture book helps kids build perseverance, problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset-without ever feeling like a lesson.
Meet Archie: a boy with a deep love for dinosaurs, a big imagination, and an even bigger dream. When he learns that dinosaurs are extinct, his wish seems impossible... until a chance discovery of a Bearded Dragon changes everything.
With support from his family and a handful of practical tools, Archie turns an impossible dream into reality-and discovers the joy of working hard for something he loves.
For ages 6 to 10, Sandra the Beardie incorporates evidence-based strategies that support focus, motivation, organization, and perseverance:
✅ Breaking big goals into smaller, manageable steps.
✅ Using visual reminders to stay on track.
✅ Creating structured schedules and routines.
✅ Making simple lists to boost organization skills.
✅ Engaging in hands-on learning for deeper understanding.
While especially helpful for neurodiverse children (ADHD, ASD), these strategies also empower neurotypical kids-and even adults-to build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong growth mindset.
Why Kids Will Love It
- Learning life skills in a fun, laugh-filled adventure.
- A relatable hero: Archie is a lovable, determined boy kids will root for-and want to be like.
- Vivid illustrations bring warmth and charm to every page.
- A unique reptile pet (Bearded Dragon!) to capture their imagination.
Why Parents and Teachers Will Love It
- Practical tools and strategies kids can use right away.
- Inspires growth mindset, confidence, and emotional resilience.
- A fantastic, thought-provoking tool for sparking conversations about responsibility, empathy, and resilience.
- Supports both neurodiverse and neurotypical children in developing social-emotional and organizational skills.
Buy now and join Archie on his heartwarming journey-filled with laughs, challenges, and a scaly new friend. Are you ready to chase your dreams?
1 different editions
Also available
Also in
Animals
Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1): Volume 1
Sutherland, Tui T.
Paperback
Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #2): Volume 2
Sutherland, Tui T.
Paperback
Wings of Fire: The Hidden Kingdom: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #3): Volume 3
Sutherland, Tui T.
Paperback
Wings of Fire: The Brightest Night: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #5): Volume 5
Sutherland, Tui T.
Paperback
Winter Turning: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #7): Volume 7
Sutherland, Tui T.
Paperback
Pete the Cat 12-Book Phonics Fun!: A Box of 12 Mini-Books Featuring Short and Long Vowel Sounds
Dean, Kimberly
Dean, James
Paperback
Wings of Fire: The Dark Secret: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #4): Volume 4
Sutherland, Tui T.
Paperback
Bluey: Queens and Other Stories: 4 Stories in 1 Book. Hooray!
Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Hardcover