Gabe is ready to give up… like always. But today, he’s in for a big surprise. At breakfast, he wants to impress his mom by making mouthwatering pancakes and then flipping them onto her plate. But his flapjack-flipping skills are stale. When he tosses the biggest, fluffiest cake, he completely misses the target. Now, the tastiest-looking pancake is a broken brown blob on the kitchen floor. It’s a crummy situation and reminds Gabe of every mess and mistake he’s ever made. He thinks he ruins everything, and decides to quit. But as Gabe is about to hand over the family’s special pancake-flipping utensil to his mom, the utensil talks back! And Gabe stops cold. Turner is its name, and Turner tells a stunned Gabe he needs to reset his mindset instead of giving up. Turner encourages him to come up with at least one positive thought or idea instead of thinking it’s a hopeless situation. With more reflection, Gabe figures out that maybe he just needs extra practice. He tries another toss, and this time the pancake lands smack in the middle of Mom’s plate! Gabe’s positive thinking doesn’t last long, however. While doing his homework at the kitchen table, he can’t solve a single math problem and throws his pencil down in a huff. He wants to quit – again. Turner watches Gabe giving up and tells him he needs to relax and flip his thoughts like a pancake so he can see what’s right instead of what’s wrong. Will “flipping the pancake” in his mind help Gabe break free from all his doom-and-gloom thinking, especially when he finds himself in challenging and difficult circumstances? Finding the Flipside is a hope-filled, confidence-building story that shows young readers the power of seeing the brighter side of life and turning negative thoughts into positive ones. A special page written specifically for parents, counselors, and educators offers practical tips on helping children be more optimistic, resilient, and confident. This storybook is part of the popular Gabe book series, which empowers young readers with the skills they need to manage difficult emotions, be more independent, and practice healthy habits. The series also includes: Rest to Recharge: A Story about the importance of Sleep - a light-hearted look at the power of sleep and its ability to heal, rejuvenate, and energize the body and the mind. Pause Power: Learning to Stay Calm when Your Buttons get Pushed - a clever tale that shows young readers how to reset their mindset, calm down, and stop losing control when others push their buttons. Practicing Patience: How to Wait Patiently when Your Body Doesn’t Want to - Young readers will relate to Gabe’s struggles as he has to wait for the things he wants. - Anyone, young or not-so-young, who is trying to grow as a person can get frustrated when their skills don't yet match their expectations. This funny story demonstrates a way of turning disappointment into determination. Written for children, applicable for everyone, highly recommended. - John, Reviewer I teach elementary school and this book is AMAZING for that age. It is so relatable and leaves them with key words to help them "flip the pancake" when they are in a negative funk and need to find the positive! So glad I discovered it and I just ordered her other three books as well. It goes very well with Whole Brain Teaching's red/green thoughts as well as Zones of Regulation. - Amazon Reviewer Negative thoughts can be difficult to overcome and, too often, lead to giving up. In Finding the Flipside, kids learn how to search for and find the positive in challenging situations. They even get a much-needed reminder that mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow. This is a great, empowering read filled with incredibly helpful strategies for staying hopeful and optimistic! - Heather Davidson, K-12 School Counselor Jennifer Law is an experienced elementary school counselor whose passion for children extends to storybooks. Her popular Gabe series empowers young readers with the skills they need to manage difficult emotions, be more independent, and practice healthy habits. The series includes Rest to Recharge, Pause Power, and Practicing Patience.