Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Positive / good mental health

Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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Book SynopsisWhy can't I be happy all the time? What can I do when I feel like exploding? Is it ok to give up? This book is packed full of tips, tools and everyday situations to help kids think about and answer these BIG questions for themselves.

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Book SynopsisKatie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.Trade ReviewGetting a feel for your feelings has never been easier than with this perfectly simple and cleverly creative book. * Lancashire Evening Post *The imaginative and eye-catching flaps contain the important answers with simple, reassuring messages that help little ones to understand and handle their often conflicted feelings. Getting a feel for your feelings has never been easier than with this perfectly simple and cleverly creative book. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisFrom Tom Percival, the creator of Silas and the Marvellous Misfits – a Marcus Rashford Book Club Choice! – and Ruby's Worry, comes the fourth title in the action packed Dream Defenders series, an exciting illustrated adventure helping children to understand big emotions.Erika has an amazing secret. She’s a member of the Dream Defenders – a top-secret organization that will banish your worries while you sleep!And tonight they're on a mission to rescue Danny from a terrifying Slippery Stress - Danny's is struggling but he doesn't know how to ask for help. Can the Dream Defenders save Danny and help him to see that everyone sometimes needs a helping hand?Danny and the Slippery Stress is the fourth title in the fast-paced and fully-illustrated Dream Defnders series! Discover more of their adventures in Erika and the Angermare, Chanda and the Devious Doubt and Silas and the Marvellous Misfits.

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Book SynopsisTV superstar Ant Middleton challenges YOU to supercharge your self-esteem, maximise your potential and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth!YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK!Ant's warm, straight-talking guide is packed with motivating tasks and challenges, mood-boosting physical activities, alongside inspiring personal stories. Learn to celebrate your strengths, set meaningful goals, turn tough times to your advantage . . . all while having fun!Perfect for fans of Matthew Syed's You Are Awesome and Marcus Rashford's You Are a Champion.Ant Middleton is an adventurer, public speaker and television presenter. He is the author of five Sunday Times no. 1 bestsellers: First Man In, The Fear Bubble, Cold Justice, Zero Negativity and Mental Fitness. His books have sold over 1.8 million copies around the world.

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Book SynopsisThis cute and charming gift book makes an ideal first reader for children aged 4 and above. A celebration of all the things girls love to do, young readers will love the beautiful illustrations of girls doing everything from reading to swimming to cuddling grandma, from bestselling writer and illustrator Mechal Renee Roe.

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Book Synopsis*Winner of the Children's Non-fiction Book of the Year in the British Book Awards 2023*Start the new year with this positive wellbeing handbook.What if we could think of mental health in a positive way? Sweep away the rain clouds. Talk about what's on our minds. And care for our mental health in the same way we look after our bodies. In this empowering and hopeful handbook, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George is here to show children how.A Better Day is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding young readers in how they can care for their mental health with confidence. From peer pressure and exam stress to online trolls and anxiety, life is full of ups and downs. But there are ways we can stay on top of our mental health - including overcoming stigma, talking about our feelings, developing resilience and switching our mindset.This book provides all the scaffolding and practical techniques, so readers can look towards their future with optimism and positivity. Because no matter what, there is always hope for a better day.*A Sunday Times Number One Bestseller*

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Book SynopsisYour brain is like a pet in need of training. By you.How does it feel to smile, or to stick out your bottom lip? With heart and humor, How to Train Your Pet Brain invites kids to explore how their bodies and minds work together to process emotions. Told from the perspective of a child, this unexpectedly funny take on the tricky topic of mental health follows two characters learning to train their pet brains. Lighthearted illustrations paired with grounded language help kids understand why their brain does what it does, teaches that big feelings are okay, and guides kids through a simple practice to help them feel calm.

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Book SynopsisThe classic, bestselling title today's parents grew up with - Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 21st Anniversary Edition has been refreshed and updated with additional, new stories to help today's preteens be the happiest, best versions of themselves. When you read these stories about the lives of other kids your age, you’ll realize you share many experiences and emotions. You are not alone. That is so empowering and comforting. And that’s why this collection of stories for preteens has become a classic, published for the first time in the year 2000, and now updated with brand-new stories for its 21st anniversary—ones about being a kid during the pandemic, social media and technology, and many other modern-day issues. You’ll read more than 100 stories and poems in chapters about: • Achieving Dreams • Friendship • Family • Love • Death and Dying • Attitude and Perspective • Overcoming Obstacles • Choices • Tough Stuff • Changes • Eclectic Wisdom Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

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Book SynopsisBring more calm into every dayThis deck of beautifully illustrated cards is packed with soothing statements and mindful words to help your child relax and reset. Each of the 52 cards includes a mindfulness mantra to encourage calm and kindness and will help your child to manage their moods and find peaceful moments every day.- Box includes 52 individual cards and a wooden holder- Perfect to display in your child's room, or anywhere in the home- Beautifully presented and featuring bespoke card designs

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Book SynopsisThis immersive and reassuring book is packed with activities, all designed to help the reader focus and engage in the here and now. Aimed primarily at children, it contains a range of things to do, make, write and draw, so there's something for every mood.

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Book SynopsisThis engaging book is for anyone who's ever felt anxious or afraid, or who's simply wanted to help a friend. Meet a cast of characterful frogs as they hop in and out of a range of relatable scenarios - from not wanting to be alone and being afraid of the dark, to trying to be brave and facing up to their own fears. With beautifully-observed illustrations, friendly text and interactive flaps, children will enjoy sharing the frogs' experiences and learning more about their own feelings.

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Book SynopsisJoin the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own life to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws, morals and communities, read many inspirational stories from around the world. Over the whole history of humankind, kindness has been key to the survival of our species and to making our world a better place. Learn about Harriet Tubman, who risked her life to help others escape from slavery, the Nomads Clinic, which sends doctors trekking into the Himalayas to tend to patients, The Linda Lindas, a group of young musicians who use their talent to speak up for the rights of others Joshua Coombes, a hairdresser who gives free haircuts to the homeless, and many others. The joyous and awe-inspiring stories in this book will encourage young readers to be kind to others. And being kind, even in small ways, turns out to be healthy for you, yet another reason to be practise kindness every day. It’s our planet to share together – let's be kind.Trade Review"Filled with stories of amazing people whose superpower is their compassion towards others – from Harriet Tubman, who saved hundreds of people from a life of slavery, to Joshua Coombes, who gives free haircuts to homeless people - this is a timely and important book and leaves you inspired by the little things we can do to make the world a better place to live in." * BookTrust *"This is a gorgeous and clever look at kindness from 'The Planetwalker' John Francis ... The illustrations by Josy Bloggs are vibrant and diverse. I loved this book very much. Every school and home should own it." * Gardners Magazine *"Francis’ message is positive and hopeful: acts of kindness, big and small, help to shape humanity and make the world a better place." * Juno Magazine *"Exploring true stories of human kindness from around the world and throughout history, this is an uplifting illustrated nonfiction book. Including the story of Harriet Tubman, the Nomads Clinic, the Linda Lindas and more, themes of human rights, slavery, resilience and making the world a better place are explored. Perfect for teachers who are setting expectations and encouraging positive behaviours, it’s also ideal to read and discuss with KS2 classes at the start of the school year." -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *"Packed with fun facts and inspirational quotes, this book reinforces the benefits from acts of kindness." * Creative Steps Magazine *"Warm-hearted and inspirational." -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *"Josy Bloggs’ illustrations are a beautiful complement to this uplifting book that would be a perfect complement to Empathy Day." -- Emma Dunn and Helen Symington * The Scotsman *"Be prepared for inspiration, be prepared for wonder, for learning and for discovery." * Armadillo Magazine *"For a school with a values-driven curriculum, this book is a rich source of information and discussion and a useful starting point for some interesting classroom work." -- Liz Broad * Just Imagine *"I loved this book very much. Every school and home should own it." -- Cat Anderson * The Edinburgh Bookshop *"Be they large or small, acts of kindness make the world a better place so, with its warm, bright illustrations by Josy Bloggs, this is a book that I’d like to see in primary classrooms and on family bookshelves." -- Jill Bennett * RedReading Hub *

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Book SynopsisA delightful, inspiring, and empowering board book about connecting with nature and celebrating life from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kim Krans.Hello Sacred Life introduces little ones to the sun, moon, the five elements, and big-picture concepts that children will hold dear to their hearts forever. Equally likely to be spotted on a nursery bookshelf as styled on a grown-up coffee table, Hello Sacred Life is a book for all of us, visual poem in honor of life’s great mysteries.

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Book SynopsisA calm thought a day keeps worries awayHelp your child find a little bit of a calm each day with this deck of comforting and easy-to-understand activitiesMindfulness matters, and just a few moments of quiet thought can soothe your child's mind and encourage them to approach their day with a little more ease. Help your child practise the art of mindfulness anywhere with this collection of uplifting cards, filled with ideas for calming activities and peaceful thoughts.This deck of 52 cards is packed with ideas to minimize anxiety, promote happiness and help kids harness positive energy. Each card, which can be displayed individually using the high-quality wooden stand, features a stunning bespoke design to brighten up any room.- Box includes 52 individual cards, a 16-page booklet and a high-quality wooden stand- Perfect to display in your child's room, or anywhere in the home, to encourage peaceful moments and positive thinking- Beautifully presented and featuring bespoke card designs

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Book SynopsisWhat can you really do in 10 minutes? You can make a cup of tea or coffee, walk about 0.6 miles and now, with this book, you can improve your mental health.No matter how busy or stressful your day, with 10-minute steps and quick exercises, you can better understand your experiences and learn how to survive setbacks. The book covers everything from dealing with worry and anxiety and building your confidence, to creating healthy life habits and positive relationships. It includes sections to read, questions to reflect on, video clips to watch and things to try out in your everyday life. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT and mindfulness, it will help you to get the best out of life and become the person you want to be.Trade ReviewA truly comprehensive guide of CBT techniques for teens who are serious about taking control of their mental health 5 minutes at a time. Complex ideas are so accessibly explained with fun exercises, videos and great stories - and the format makes it easy to actually put it into practice in real life. -- Dr Victoria Khromova, Child and adolescent psychiatrist and parent coachLee David and Debbie Brewin provide a step-by-step approach to better mental health for young people, that can be tackled in brief chunks of time. The approach is based on the principles of cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness. It is easy to read and includes lots of inspiring and fun exercises to help you on your journey to developing health habits. Although written for young people it is a must read for people of any age. -- Trudie Chalder at Kings College, former BABCP President and Chronic Fatigue/Persistent Physical Symptoms Unit head10 Minutes to Better Mental Health is the perfect book for anyone looking to find a moment of calm in a busy day. Easy to follow activities will help you better understand yourself and how to regulate your moods. -- Colin Tucker, Headteacher and Senior Mental Health LeadThe perfect book for your school's mental health library for young people! One of the best self-help books for young people I have come across. This interactive, practical guide that helps people take control and gain better self-awareness, emotional literacy and tools to enhance their mental health is invaluable. -- Veronika Chidemo, (former) Assistant Head and Designated Senior Mental Health Lead, YMHFA Instructor and ConsultantI would highly recommend this book for a young person to use, as it is a great way to introduce the CBT framework and mindfulness in a non clinical manner. I particularly like the way it is broken into digestible chapters where the reader is able to select an area of focus, which then gives them the theory as well as short relatable and practical activities, with clear and concise instructions. It is also a great tool for youth workers of all levels, from those who are new into the field of mental health, to those who want to have access to easy to use resources and or ideas for sessions. -- Andrea Corbet, Bsc, PGCE, The PT for Your MindA great resource to help older children find achievable snippets of time to focus on their mental health, no matter how busy they are. The activities and resources make this such an accessible read for even the busiest of teens. * www.stormbreak.org.uk *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Section 11. Follow Your Guide2. Ready for Action 3. Open and Observe4. Wise MindSection 25. Understanding your Brain and Emotions 6. Boosting your Mood and Motivation 7. Working with Worry and Anxiety 8. Creating Confidence to be You 9. Building Friendships and Confident Communication 10.Healthy Life Habits 11.Surviving Setbacks

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Book SynopsisMindfulness and Nature helps young children to slow down and pay attention to the world outside and the way our bodies and minds experience it. The book encourages the reader to appreciate the beauty of nature on our doorstep.Mindful Spaces guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. Titles in the series:Mindfulness and Me Mindfulness and My Body Mindfulness and My Emotions Mindfulness and NatureTable of Contents 1: What is mindfulness? 1: Mindfulness today 1: Nature's changes 1: Seeing the world anew 1: A breath of fresh air 1: Your mind, your senses 1: Nature's colours 1: Nature's treasures 1: Nature's patterns 1: Nature's journey 1: Nature's seeds 1: Mother Earth 1: Nature's Adventures 1: Mindfulness Tips 1: Index

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Book SynopsisGain the confidence you need to succeed-in school, with friends, and in life! Are you afraid to try new things for fear of failure? Do you second-guess yourself or doubt your abilities? Do you hesitate to speak up in class because you may be wrong, or people might laugh at you? If so, you may have a problem with self-confidence-and you are far from alone. Many teens struggle with low confidence and self-esteem. This workbook can help. Written by teen mental health experts, The Self-Confidence Workbook for Teens offers powerful mindfulness skills and activities to help you gain confidence in your abilities, be more assertive, and start believing in your own awesomeness! You'll learn how to ease feelings of self-doubt, and quiet that pesky inner critic who says you aren't good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough. Most importantly, you'll find tools to help you cultivate an inner "ally" who always has your back in difficult, stressful, or intimidating situations. If you're ready to start living with confidence, this workbook will help you believe in you-so you can reach your highest goals!

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.There are lots of different things that can make us feel good. Take a look at some activities that make some people feel good. Which ones make you feel good? What do you do to feel good?Yellow/Band 3 offers varied sentence structure and natural language.This book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisThe debut children's book from award-winning TV hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly all author proceeds going to support the NSPCC.What makes YOU happy?Do you love playing games? Football? Drawing? Jokes? Quizzes? Spending time with your friends and family? Whatever makes you smile, Ant & Dec are here to help you find your fun and power your positivity!Propa Happy is a fun-filled guide to feeling good for children aged 7+, packed with games, jokes, challenges and quizzes to make kids smile. Created in consultation with a child psychology expert and with guidance from the NSPCC, it also includes advice and activities to help children nurture their emotional well-being every day.So, get involved, get creative, be yourself . . . and remember: you are AMAZING!Ant & Dec are the multi-award-winning presenters of Saturday Night Takeaway, Britain's Got Talent and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. They are the winners of 20 National Television Awards and 13 BAFTAs, as well as topping the

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Book SynopsisA game-changing guide to being happier, healthier and succeeding better, from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth Day!A HANDBOOK FOR WHEN THINGS GO WRONGPretty much all of us would like to feel happier, less anxious, more successful and at ease with ourselves. Right?The key may surprise you: FAILURE!Failosophy For Teens is an inspiring and empowering guide to those moments when life doesn't go to plan. Using personal experience and stories shared by guests on her award-winning podcast, How to Fail, Elizabeth's book is full of creative and inspiring advice on how to:- talk openly about failure- turn failure into success- build resilience for when life sends you curveballs- reframe negative thoughts about yourself. . . and much more!Failing better is the key to learning, growing and ultimately loving yourself as the truly AWESOME human being you are. Failosophy For Teens will challenge your self-perception and change your life!An indispensable guide for teenagers everywhere' MattheTrade Review ‘This is a sensible, kind and practical tool for all teenagers (and adults!) everywhere.’ BookTrust ‘A really helpful and important read.’ Natasha Harding, The Sun PRAISE FOR FAILOSOPHY (adult edition) ‘A beautiful timely and humane book. If there's one philosophy the world needs more of right now, it's Failosophy’ Alain de Botton ‘A pragmatic and pocket-sized guide to failure – how to cope with it and what to learn from it … a must read’ Glamour ‘The timing of this guide couldn’t be better - as we’ve navigated all of the stresses that come with the pandemic – and Day’s advice is both practical and reassuring. It really is okay to fail’ Evening Standard 'Witty and likeable … thoughtful and probing' Guardian

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Book SynopsisIs anxiety your arch-enemy? Are your emotions hulking out? Is low confidence your kryptonite? Then this book is for you. With this practical guide, child psychiatrist Dr Laura Meek, is here to help every child feel like a superhero. From developing their telepathic powers (empathy and listening skills), to controlling fire (anger) and water (anxiety), this book will take children through a series of fun activities designed to help them feel in control of their lives, happier and more confident. We''re all superheroes. Sometimes we just need a bit of help finding our powers.

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Book SynopsisA collection of playful and accessible mindfulness exercises to calm little bodies and minds.This large tabbed board book features 8 simple exercises to guide children through the day from morning stretches to bedtime breathing. Each exercise is illustrated with bright, animated artwork from Sandra de la Prada.From sunshine stretches to bumblebee breathing, this interactive book focusses on exercises that involve play, physical movement and breathing to make mindfulness fun and accessible for young children.This early introduction to mindfulness will help children to manage worries, encourage focus and make bedtime and waking up that bit more fun.Written in consultation with a child development psychologist and mindfulness expert.Also available:Ladybird Presents Mindfulness for ChildrenM is for Mindfulness

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Book SynopsisOnce there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams.She grew and grew and grew. And it was good... until it wasn''t.Discover the inspiring story book for children about self love and body positivity, featuring beautiful illustrations and a gatefold flap, from the award-winning creator of the bestselling Little Leaders series.When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she isn''t herself at all. But with the girl''s size comes huge inner strength - and this helps her look past the hurtful words to see how perfect she really is.BIG is the first picture book to be written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison, award-winning creator of the bestselling Little Leaders series.

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Book SynopsisI enjoyed this so much. As a pessimistic lover of words, this was both comforting and heart-warming. I always think that learning about etymology is a way to appreciate the secret code of the world, and Susie is the perfect guide and companion and lexical cheerleader. - Stig AbelSusie Dent''s way with words always makes me happy. This is my kind of book. There''s positivity on every page. - Gyles BrandrethSusie Dent, bestselling author, broadcaster and word expert, is on a mission to find light in the deepest, darkest corners of our language.It takes just a short browse through the dictionary to spot how it is filled with negative words. But Susie has searched far and wide to unearth happy and uplifting words and phrases that, in some cases, are long forgotten, while others have only just been discovered.Paired with beautiful illustrations, this is the perfect book to lift you out of your mubble fubbles (a slightly sad moodTrade ReviewI enjoyed this so much. As a pessimistic lover of words, this was both comforting and heart-warming. I always think that learning about etymology is a way to appreciate the secret code of the world, and Susie is the perfect guide and companion and lexical cheerleader. -- Stig AbelSusie Dent's way with words always makes me happy. This is my kind of book. There's positivity on every page. -- Gyles Brandreth

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Todd Parr uses his signature blend of playfulness and sensitivity to explore the value and joy in being kind to others. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.Kindness is listening.  Kindness is saying sorry.  Kindness is helping things grow.    With his trademark bright colors and bold lines, Todd Parr takes on a topic more important than ever: being kind to each other. No matter what, you can always choose to be kind—and what a wonderful thing to be! The Kindness Book is the perfect introduction to a timely and timeless concept, and a great way to instill empathy from a young age. 

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Book SynopsisNEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • In this timely and moving novel in verse, a preteen girl navigates seventh grade while facing mental health challenges. A hopeful, poetic story about learning to advocate for the help and understanding you deserve. Powerful. —Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of StarfishHow do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening?The end of elementary school? Worst time of my life.And the start of middle school?I just wasn’t quite right.But this year?YO VOY A MI.Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz’s year. She’s going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make heTrade ReviewSCBWI Golden Kite Honor Award WinnerKirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearYALSA Best Book for Young AdultsChildren's Book Council Best of Book of the YearAssociation for Library Service Notable Children's Book "A lyrical, vital, and spunky debut about mental health, grief, and the healing power of self-love. A must read.” —Mariama J. Lockington, Stonewall Honor-winning author of For Black Girls Like Me★ "Superbly woven; a bold, deep portrayal of a young voice who needs to be heard.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A compassionate, stirring story that readers will not forget." —School Library Journal, starred review★ "A candid narrative told in quick-moving, rapport-like verse, made accessible by Iveliz’s sarcastically funny, authentically tween voice." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"A great reminder that no one is truly alone." —Booklist"Relatable and powerful. . . . Iveliz’s first-person account amplifies the need for finding one’s voice and asking for help at any age." —The Horn Book"Deeply moving and honest." —CCBC Choices

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Book SynopsisHow do you speak up when it feels like no one is listening? In this moving novel in verse, one girl takes on seventh grade while facing mental health challenges, and must find her voice to advocate for the help and understanding she deserves.Powerful. —Lisa Fipps, Printz Honor-winning author of StarfishListen up:The end of elementary school?Worst time of my life.And the start of middle school?I just wasn’t quite right.But this year?YO VOY A MI.Seventh grade is going to be Iveliz’s year. She’s going to make a new friend, help her abuela Mimi get settled after moving from Puerto Rico, and she is not going to get into any more trouble at school. . . .Except is that what happens? Of course not. Because no matter how hard Iveliz tries, sometimes people say things that just make her so mad. And worse, Mimi keeps saying Iveliz’s med

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Book SynopsisIn this official, one-of-a-kind activity book, fans of the bestsellingOdd 1s Out series can step into the world of James Rallisonto draw, create and put themselves into the scene. Draw the futurein James's crystal ball, come up with some entirely original phrasesthat no one has ever said out loud before and so much more!

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Book SynopsisGood things happen in the ordinary minutes of an ordinary day.

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Book SynopsisA touching story about being proud of who we are and embracing our differences, written by TV star Nadiya Hussain.

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Book SynopsisA touching story about being proud of who we are and embracing our differences, written by BBC TV star Nadiya Hussain.

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Book SynopsisThis book will help you to look after your brain and body and develop good mental health. How are you today? Your brain and body work as a team. What you do with your body - what you eat, how you exercise and how much sleep you get - affects your mood, while your thoughts and feelings affect how you feel physically. This book will help you to understand how your physical and mental health are closely linked. There are hints and tips on quick ways to improve your health that you can try every day or whenever you need to. The text has been approved by a consultant working in the field of young people''s mental health and includes information on further sources of help and advice.Table of Contents 1: Dream team! 2: Hello, brain! 3: Hormone havoc! 4: Eat well 5: Issues with eating 6: Self-esteem 7: Body image 8: Sweet dreams! 9: Always tired 10: What's so good about exercise? 11: Be positive! 12: A healthy future 13: The last word: mindfulness 14: Glossary 15: Notes for teachers, parents and carers 16: Further information 17: Index

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Book SynopsisThis indispensable resource provides a flexible framework and a wealth of engaging tools for teaching mindfulness to children and adolescents with varying needs in school or clinical settings. Numerous kid-friendly mindfulness practices are presented, complete with step-by-step instructions, sample scripts, suggested variations, and discussion questions. The benefits of mindfulness for enhancing children's socialâemotional competencies are clearly explained. Clinicians and teachers are guided to select and sequence activities for groups struggling with specific challenges: stress and anxiety, depression, attention problems, behavioral and emotion regulation issues, and trauma. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 14 reproducible handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"Clinicians and teachers are on the lookout for time-tested approaches to introducing mindful awareness practices to children and teens. Drawing on their many years of experience, Semple and Willard address this critical need magnificently. This is the first book to provide a research-based, developmentally appropriate mindfulness program to support recovery, build resilience, and cultivate flourishing in a range of clinical and educational settings. The pathways apply aspects of mindfulness to specific issues, and include instructions for adapting the activities for various contexts and ages."--Patricia A. Jennings, PhD, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia "I love this book and will recommend it to every one of the 3,200 schools we work with! This is the definitive guide for every teacher and mental health professional who works with kids. If you are already bringing mindfulness practices to your school or clinic, this book will help you build momentum, engage parents and caregivers, and sustain the positive impact over time. If you are new to mindfulness, this book provides a step-by-step approach for how to introduce the concept to administrators and families and inspire students to join in the practices. Teaching mindfulness is a clear countermeasure to the increasing rates of mental health disorders, stress, and trauma among children and adolescents. This book provides a compelling rationale for educators, mental health professionals, parents, and students to embed mindfulness practices into their daily routines."--Laura S. Bakosh, PhD, cofounder, Inner Explorer mindfulness program for PreK-12 classrooms "Instead of a cookie-cutter approach, Semple and Willard give users a tremendous amount of flexibility to design programs for particular groups of children and teens. The authors smartly provide pathways that address different clinical problems (for example, ADHD, depression) with targeted mindfulness practices. Teachers and therapists alike will find the 'Challenges and Tips,' 'Cautions and Contraindications,' and 'Suggested Practice Activities' extremely helpful. This outstanding book is a valuable tool."--Jason Thomas, MS, licensed educational psychologist and mindfulness facilitator, Los Angeles, California "The format of this book is very practical and easy to navigate. I especially like how the authors make the concepts relatable for children and teens. This book is a powerful tool in helping children of all ages develop the confidence to utilize mindfulness skills. I can see myself incorporating these ideas in my sessions with children who struggle with tolerating the distressing and uncomfortable feelings that accompany anxiety. This book will be a benefit for my practice!"--Donna DeFazio, LCSW, PsyD, private practice, Pasadena, California "A 'must-have' resource for any professional who wants to share the adventure of mindfulness with children. Semple and Willard have developed a comprehensive, step-by-step manual. They provide detailed descriptions of engaging mindfulness exercises and activities, starting with the most basic attending skills and culminating in ways to integrate mindfulness into daily life. With an emphasis on safety, Semple and Willard describe adaptations for diverse populations, complete with recommendations regarding possible contraindications and complications."--Roger S. Nolan, MA, LMFT, mindfulness-based psychotherapist, South Pasadena, California "Comprehensive but accessible, this is the book that clinicians and educators interested in sharing mindfulness strategies with youth will reach for again and again. Whether you are looking to create a curriculum from scratch or just want to supplement the practices you already use, there is something in this book for everyone. The foundational information is here, as are thoughtfully designed pathways for addressing specific issues that students may face. The suggested scripts for introducing activities feel natural and easy to implement. This book is now my first choice for giving educators the tools to teach mindfulness to their students."--Kristin McKeown, MEd, mindfulness educator and founder, Teaching Balance-This…is a particularly helpful book in that it provides a clearly delineated scope and sequence of activities, providing almost 60 separate mindfulness exercises and divides these exercises into those targeting frequently encountered pathologies namely, anxiety, depression, attentional issues, impulsivity, trauma, neglect, and abuse. This text can be used in any graduate program where mindfulness skills are part of the curriculum. It has a broad focus and can be valuable for practicing clinicians as well as others, be they nurses, social workers, counselors, educators, or psychologists where brief interventions are often needed.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 09/13/2020ƒƒFlexibility and structure somehow perfectly coexist within this manual. Another strength is that each activity includes a review of vocabulary with examples for younger and older students. The students learn how to identify judgements, descriptions, emotions, thoughts, and feelings. The focus on the language used is very important in helping students bring awareness and greater processing of their experiences. Mindfulness Matters activities also reference the relationship between mindfulness and everyday life….Overall, Mindfulness Matters offers a broad array of activities to ensure that mindfulness is presented to students in interesting and applicable ways….The content within this curriculum would allow for many possibilities as to how to structure whole class as well as small group sequences for a variety of younger and older students with various needs.--NASP Communiqué, 05/01/2021Table of Contents I. Introduction to the Mindfulness Matters Program for Children and Adolescents II. Mindfulness Activities Group 1. Introductory and Core Activities Group 2. Mindfulness of the Breath Activities Group 3. Mindfulness of the Body Activities Group 4. Mindful Awareness Activities Group5. Sensory-Based Mindfulness Activities Group 6. Mindfulness of Thoughts Group 7. Mindfulness of Emotions Group 8. Concluding Activities III. Pathways to Mindfulness Pathway through Stress and Anxiety Pathway through Depression Pathway through Attention Problems Pathway through Problems of Emotion Regulation and Impulse Control Pathway through Trauma, Abuse, and Neglect IV. Research Support for Mindfulness with Kids References Index

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Book SynopsisThis indispensable resource provides a flexible framework and a wealth of engaging tools for teaching mindfulness to children and adolescents with varying needs in school or clinical settings. Numerous kid-friendly mindfulness practices are presented, complete with step-by-step instructions, sample scripts, suggested variations, and discussion questions. The benefits of mindfulness for enhancing children's socialâemotional competencies are clearly explained. Clinicians and teachers are guided to select and sequence activities for groups struggling with specific challenges: stress and anxiety, depression, attention problems, behavioral and emotion regulation issues, and trauma. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes 14 reproducible handouts. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"Clinicians and teachers are on the lookout for time-tested approaches to introducing mindful awareness practices to children and teens. Drawing on their many years of experience, Semple and Willard address this critical need magnificently. This is the first book to provide a research-based, developmentally appropriate mindfulness program to support recovery, build resilience, and cultivate flourishing in a range of clinical and educational settings. The pathways apply aspects of mindfulness to specific issues, and include instructions for adapting the activities for various contexts and ages."--Patricia A. Jennings, PhD, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia "I love this book and will recommend it to every one of the 3,200 schools we work with! This is the definitive guide for every teacher and mental health professional who works with kids. If you are already bringing mindfulness practices to your school or clinic, this book will help you build momentum, engage parents and caregivers, and sustain the positive impact over time. If you are new to mindfulness, this book provides a step-by-step approach for how to introduce the concept to administrators and families and inspire students to join in the practices. Teaching mindfulness is a clear countermeasure to the increasing rates of mental health disorders, stress, and trauma among children and adolescents. This book provides a compelling rationale for educators, mental health professionals, parents, and students to embed mindfulness practices into their daily routines."--Laura S. Bakosh, PhD, cofounder, Inner Explorer mindfulness program for PreK-12 classrooms "Instead of a cookie-cutter approach, Semple and Willard give users a tremendous amount of flexibility to design programs for particular groups of children and teens. The authors smartly provide pathways that address different clinical problems (for example, ADHD, depression) with targeted mindfulness practices. Teachers and therapists alike will find the 'Challenges and Tips,' 'Cautions and Contraindications,' and 'Suggested Practice Activities' extremely helpful. This outstanding book is a valuable tool."--Jason Thomas, MS, licensed educational psychologist and mindfulness facilitator, Los Angeles, California "The format of this book is very practical and easy to navigate. I especially like how the authors make the concepts relatable for children and teens. This book is a powerful tool in helping children of all ages develop the confidence to utilize mindfulness skills. I can see myself incorporating these ideas in my sessions with children who struggle with tolerating the distressing and uncomfortable feelings that accompany anxiety. This book will be a benefit for my practice!"--Donna DeFazio, LCSW, PsyD, private practice, Pasadena, California "A 'must-have' resource for any professional who wants to share the adventure of mindfulness with children. Semple and Willard have developed a comprehensive, step-by-step manual. They provide detailed descriptions of engaging mindfulness exercises and activities, starting with the most basic attending skills and culminating in ways to integrate mindfulness into daily life. With an emphasis on safety, Semple and Willard describe adaptations for diverse populations, complete with recommendations regarding possible contraindications and complications."--Roger S. Nolan, MA, LMFT, mindfulness-based psychotherapist, South Pasadena, California "Comprehensive but accessible, this is the book that clinicians and educators interested in sharing mindfulness strategies with youth will reach for again and again. Whether you are looking to create a curriculum from scratch or just want to supplement the practices you already use, there is something in this book for everyone. The foundational information is here, as are thoughtfully designed pathways for addressing specific issues that students may face. The suggested scripts for introducing activities feel natural and easy to implement. This book is now my first choice for giving educators the tools to teach mindfulness to their students."--Kristin McKeown, MEd, mindfulness educator and founder, Teaching Balance-This…is a particularly helpful book in that it provides a clearly delineated scope and sequence of activities, providing almost 60 separate mindfulness exercises and divides these exercises into those targeting frequently encountered pathologies namely, anxiety, depression, attentional issues, impulsivity, trauma, neglect, and abuse. This text can be used in any graduate program where mindfulness skills are part of the curriculum. It has a broad focus and can be valuable for practicing clinicians as well as others, be they nurses, social workers, counselors, educators, or psychologists where brief interventions are often needed.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 09/13/2020ƒƒFlexibility and structure somehow perfectly coexist within this manual. Another strength is that each activity includes a review of vocabulary with examples for younger and older students. The students learn how to identify judgements, descriptions, emotions, thoughts, and feelings. The focus on the language used is very important in helping students bring awareness and greater processing of their experiences. Mindfulness Matters activities also reference the relationship between mindfulness and everyday life….Overall, Mindfulness Matters offers a broad array of activities to ensure that mindfulness is presented to students in interesting and applicable ways….The content within this curriculum would allow for many possibilities as to how to structure whole class as well as small group sequences for a variety of younger and older students with various needs.--NASP Communiqué, 05/01/2021Table of Contents I. Introduction to the Mindfulness Matters Program for Children and Adolescents II. Mindfulness Activities Group 1. Introductory and Core Activities Group 2. Mindfulness of the Breath Activities Group 3. Mindfulness of the Body Activities Group 4. Mindful Awareness Activities Group5. Sensory-Based Mindfulness Activities Group 6. Mindfulness of Thoughts Group 7. Mindfulness of Emotions Group 8. Concluding Activities III. Pathways to Mindfulness Pathway through Stress and Anxiety Pathway through Depression Pathway through Attention Problems Pathway through Problems of Emotion Regulation and Impulse Control Pathway through Trauma, Abuse, and Neglect IV. Research Support for Mindfulness with Kids References Index

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Book SynopsisNow breatheand relax. This write-in activity book is all about taking a little time to breathe, focus and be calm, with the help of some friendly sloths. Try a spot of yoga, colour in soothing squiggles or go on a sense safari take a quiet moment, just for you.

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Book SynopsisEddie Reynolds (Author) Eddie joined Usborne Publishing in 2017. Before that, he studied German and French at Cambridge University, then moved to Berlin after a short while teaching Ancient History at a school in Guangzhou, China. Now back in the UK, he writes books about all sorts, including computers, maps and engineering.Trade ReviewA soothing activity for the whole family * Sidmouth Herald *

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Book SynopsisThis inviting draw-in book is filled with drawing activities to help soothe busy minds and shrink down worries. The activities include mindful drawing to bring your focus to the here and now, soothing shading and other art techniques, and ways to use your imagination to make worries feel small. Unworry Drawing was written with the help of a child psychologist, who uses drawing every day to help children work through unwelcome thoughts and feelings.

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Book SynopsisAbigail Wheatley (Author) Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

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