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Why Growth Mindset Books in English and Spanish Matter Before Age 7

August 19, 20252 min read

By age 7, a child's belief system is mostly formed.
And what they hear before that age shapes how they see themselves and the world.

That’s why I created Big Dreams, Tiny Steps (English) and Grandes Sueños, Pasitos Pequeños (Spanish):


To help families, educators, and organizations build confidence, identity, and resilience in children before it’s too late.


Why Early Mindset Work Is Non-Negotiable

  • Children form core beliefs about effort, identity, and self-worth in their earliest years.

  • Growth mindset research shows that messages about perseverance, trying again, and self-belief lead to long-term success.

  • Affirmation-based books help normalize those beliefs early especially when read daily.


Designed with Intention “You” Language, Rhyming, and Repetition

  • Big Dreams, Tiny Steps and Grandes Sueños, Pasitos Pequeños are written to be read to the child, using “you” statements to speak life into them.

  • Rhyming and repetition help imprint these messages into memory.

  • Whether it’s “I can do hard things” or “Soy capaz, valiente y fuerte,” the rhythm stays with them and becomes their inner voice.


The Power of Language Access and Cultural Pride

  • Not every family speaks English at home and not every child sees themselves in mainstream books.

  • Offering both English and Spanish versions honors the language spoken at home and supports cultural identity.

  • Parents and educators have the option to choose the book that speaks to their family’s language and values.

“Loved that it was done in both languages. Five stars to the author for thinking of that.” — Amazon review (Spanish edition)

How Your Organization Can Be Part of This Movement

We’re actively partnering with schools, nonprofits, parenting brands, and HR departments that want to make a long-term impact on families starting with mindset.

Whether you're building early childhood programs, supporting working parents, or strengthening community outreach, Big Dreams, Tiny Steps (English) and Grandes Sueños, Pasitos Pequeños (Spanish) are available in bulk with special pricing for organizations.

Let’s work together to give more children the foundation they deserve:
🌱 Confidence
🌱 Representation
🌱 Resilience


Whether your audience is English-speaking, Spanish-speaking, or both these books meet children where they are, and build who they can become.

If your organization is looking to support families in a meaningful way, we offer special bulk pricing for values-aligned partners.

Click Here to Inquire about Bulk Purchase.

Claudia Miller is a mom, entrepreneur, and founder of Little Leaders Publishing. After learning that a child's belief system is largely shaped by age seven, she made it her mission to help parents and caregivers nurture confidence, kindness, and a growth mindset from the very beginning. Her debut children’s book, Big Dreams, Tiny Steps, was created to turn everyday storytime into powerful moments of personal development. Follow along @LittleLeadersPublishing for tools that help raise strong, kind, and self-assured little humans.

Claudia Miller

Claudia Miller is a mom, entrepreneur, and founder of Little Leaders Publishing. After learning that a child's belief system is largely shaped by age seven, she made it her mission to help parents and caregivers nurture confidence, kindness, and a growth mindset from the very beginning. Her debut children’s book, Big Dreams, Tiny Steps, was created to turn everyday storytime into powerful moments of personal development. Follow along @LittleLeadersPublishing for tools that help raise strong, kind, and self-assured little humans.

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