SEL Picture Book: The Three Orange Dots

　　Three orange dots are following me, and I want to get rid of them.
　　I eat oranges quickly, hoping to scare them away;
　　If I hide myself, will I not be found?
　　I put on a big hat, pretending not to see them,
　　Will the three orange dots disappear then?

　　Series Introduction:
　　The SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) picture book series aims to strengthen and improve external connections by understanding, nurturing, and empowering each individual's inner self, allowing everyone, from individuals to society, to flourish. The core values of SEL include the following five categories:

　　1. My Emotions, I Know [Self-Awareness]
　　2. My Emotions, I Control [Self-Management]
　　3. Others' Emotions, I Empathize [Social Awareness]
　　4. Interpersonal Communication, I'm Good At [Communication Skills]
　　5. Best Decisions, I Can Make Them [Responsible Decision-Making]

　　What bothers you in daily life? What brings you joy? What scares you? What does it feel like? What might be the underlying causes? Follow the characters in the SEL picture books into their inner worlds and listen to their voices. Through gentle dialogue, you can better understand yourself and learn how to treat yourself and others kindly.

Praise from all sectors

　　Healing Recommendations (in alphabetical order of first character):
　　Chou Wan-hsiang | Author of "Read Together, Play Together" and main writer for its fan page
　　Chen Chih-heng | Counseling Psychologist, Author
　　Chen Hsueh-ju | Counseling Psychologist, Lecturer, Author
　　Chang Chia-wen | Clinical Psychologist, Child Psychology Expert
　　Yang Li-jung | Child and Adolescent Psychology and Parenting Education Expert, Chief Knowledge Officer of Gengxin Academy

　　In "The Three Orange Dots," besides being labels put on us by others, it also offers readers much room for imagination. In life, do we unconsciously escape or avoid something? We use various ways to shake off what we don't want, perhaps by scaring it away, evading it, or hiding ourselves. When we become aware of this, we have the opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery. ── Chen Chih-heng | Counseling Psychologist, Author

　　Full series short recommendation:
　　Yang Li-jung | Child and Adolescent Psychology and Parenting Education Expert, Chief Knowledge Officer of Gengxin Academy
　　Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is an educational focus advocated by the United Nations and globally concerned. Among these, "awareness and management of one's own emotions" is the most fundamental and core component. Every event encountered in life brings emotions. Some people know how to let positive emotions reside in their hearts and turn negative emotions into a catalyst for growth, while others struggle to experience the joy brought by positive emotions and are deeply troubled by negative emotions. "Is It That Scary?", "Samih's Worries," and "The Three Orange Dots" address themes of fear, worry, and many psychological distresses that are difficult to articulate. Through wonderful text and images, children can more easily understand these common emotional challenges in life. In the future, when faced with similar situations, they will be better able to perceive and understand their emotions and the thoughts behind them, and will be more willing to learn from the protagonists in the books to bravely face difficulties and solve problems. SEL skills affect one's learning effectiveness, academic performance, interpersonal relationships, life adjustment, and even overall well-being. It can be said that learning to understand and manage emotions is a compulsory course that benefits everyone throughout their lives!
　　"The Three Orange Dots" uses an abstract approach to depict all the persistent psychological troubles, including uncomfortable negative emotions, negative evaluations from others, and even our dissatisfaction with ourselves. The poetic text and images seem to offer no concrete answers, yet they make children feel understood and comforted, as troubles sometimes disappear for reasons even we ourselves don't know. This abstract yet real metaphor can transcend age and heal everyone's heart.