Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem

Book SynopsisI'll never have a Card Emporium series of life events: a boyfriend, a fiancé, a husband and a future. A future with lots of sparkly cards celebrating all these big life events. I was on course and now I'm not. Life after diagnosis isn't easy for M. Back in her wobbly world, there are lots of changes and ups and downs to get used to, not just for M, but for her friends and family too. Faced with an exciting crush, a pushy friend and an unhelpful Headteacher, how long until the beast of anxiety pounces again? Written by Vicky Martin and the students of Limpsfield Grange, a school for girls with Autism Spectrum Disorder and communication and interaction difficulties, M's story draws on the real life experiences of teens with autism.Trade ReviewAn insightful and honest page turner with a distinctive voice and a wonderfully engaging heroine. A truly remarkable achievement by Vicky Martin and the students of Limpsfield Grange. -- Katy Birchall, author of 'The It Girl' seriesReally nice to hear more about M. She has a brilliant way of describing autism, in particular the sensory experiences and the desire to belong and be 'normal', whilst being aware of her anxiety and her limits. I could relate very much to her need to know why, her need for exact timings and structure, and her confusion about why people don't say exactly what they mean. This book will help a lot of young girls feel a lot less alone. -- Alis Rowe, Entrepreneur and Founder of the Curly Hair ProjectI wanted to wrap my arms around M - and her story - and never let go. This glimpse of the world through her eyes is touching, taut and - most importantly - truthful. -- Karen McCombie, authorM in the Middle provides one of the best insights that I have ever read into the world not only of teenage girls but of all people on the spectrum, and does so while still being entertaining, well written, funny and moving. Beyond its obvious readership, it should be required reading for all neurotypical teenagers with the purpose of developing empathy for the struggles their peers on the spectrum face, particularly in mainstream education. I will be recommending it to everyone, everywhere. -- Davida Hartman, Director and Senior Educational Psychologist at The Children’s Clinic, Dublin and author of 'The Growing Up Guide for Girls: What Girls on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know!'I really enjoyed reading M in the Middle. It was very believable and easy to identify with M. It's a great project and an important book, as well as being a fab read! -- Cathy Cassidy, bestselling author of ‘The Chocolate Box Girls’ series

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Book Synopsis'I wish I had a book like this when I was growing up' PARIS LEES'Wonderful and ground-breaking' MERMAIDSFrank, friendly and funny, the Trans Teen Survival Guide will leave transgender and non-binary teens informed, empowered and armed with all the tips, confidence and practical advice they need to navigate life as a trans teen.Wondering how to come out to your family and friends, what it's like to go through cross hormonal therapy or how to put on a packer? Trans youth activists Fox and Owl have stepped in to answer everything that trans teens and their families need to know.With a focus on self-care, expression and being proud of your unique identity, the guide is packed full of invaluable advice from people who understand the realities and complexities of growing up trans. Having been there, done that, Fox and Owl are able to honestly chart the course of life as a trans teen, from potentially life-saving advice on dealing with dysphoria or depression, to hilarious real-life awkward trans stories.Table of Contents1. So You're Trans? 2. Gender Roles Are Dead. 3. Telling the World (Or not!) 4. What Do I Call You? 5. Being You (Whoever That Is) 6. Dysphoria: The Monster. 7. Puberty & How To Cope. 8. Hormone blockers & Cross Hormones. 9. Genitals, Parts, Junk - What Suits Best? 10. Surgeries. 11. Dating as a Trans Person. 12. Awkward Trans Tales. 13. Dealing With the Media. 14. Documenting Your Journey. 15. Don't Get Mad-Get Even! 16. More Than Just Trans. 17. Self Care & How to Help Others. 18. Hopes For the Future. 19. Resources & Cool People. Appendix.

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Book SynopsisEven though Gilly the Giraffe has many wonderful things in her life, she sometimes lacks confidence. Why does she have to stand out so much with her long neck, her long black tongue and her mosaic patches? Why do some of the other animals point and laugh at her? Can it be possible to be different and to be cool?This activity book developed by expert child psychologist Dr Karen Treisman combines a colourfully illustrated therapeutic story about Gilly the Giraffe to help start conversations, which is followed by a wealth of creative activities for children to explore and build upon some of the ideas raised in the story, and beyond! The activities are accompanied by extensive advice and practical strategies for parents, carers and professionals on how to help children aged 5-10 boost their self-esteem and confidence.This activity book is complemented by a standalone picture book of Gilly's story, also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Gilly the Giraffe, ISBN 9781839970290).Trade ReviewExploring this resource I held in mind the children I primarily come across in my role as a Social Worker in a Family Placement Team. Self-esteem is something which many of these children lack significantly as a result of their early experiences, poor attachment relationships and trauma... There is a broad spectrum of strengths-based activities within the book - some more cognitive and also many creative and sensory focussed resources with which children affected by poor attachment and developmental trauma could more easily engage... The guide explores barriers to positive self-esteem including cultural, familial and generational differences in how we view praise and positive feedback. All in all, this resource is extremely comprehensive and accessible. -- CairnsMoir Connections, Book of the Month, August 2019

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Book SynopsisCo-written with psychologists and a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, this is a relatable and straightforward guide to managing worry in emerging adulthood. As well as providing tried-and-tested advice and exercises that are proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from people who have managed their symptoms successfully. It begins with what is difficult and challenging about young adulthood and how you can deal with uncertainty in life. It goes on to examine change and challenges, giving tips about what can help in specific scenarios such as exams, relationships, leaving home and interviews. The guide also includes strategies and techniques for coping with panic attacks; self-care; and calming your mind.The guide uses a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Compassion Focused Approaches and Mindfulness so you can work out the techniques that are best for you. The signposting included throughout guides young adults towards further support. This is essential reading for any young person experiencing anxiety, worry or going through a difficult transition or stressful experience.Trade ReviewThe anxiety survival guide has helped me understand the decisions I make and how they affect my behaviours allowing me to take a new approach to deal with anxiety and begin living life, not just surviving through the real world situations that all of us face in adulthood. -- Anna-Louise Edwards, Expert by ExperienceThe Anxiety Survival Guide is a great read, full of helpful and practical ideas to support young people navigate the transition to adulthood and better understand the impact this has on their mental health, reminding us all it is OK to not be OK. -- Julie Bentley, Chief Executive of Action for ChildrenFull of evidence-based advice, practical tips and exercises, this book is a great resource for the university and college sector. Not only is it an invaluable self-help guide for students, those who support students professionally or those studying to be mental health professionals should also find it useful. -- Steven Pryjmachuk, Professor of Mental Health Nursing, The University of ManchesterThis is an excellent practical and down to earth guide to managing anxiety for young people and young adults. It's full of brilliant tips and is realistic about the challenges of implementing them. A must read for those experiencing anxiety as they transition to adulthood. -- Jo Steer, author of Supporting Kids & Teens with Exam Stress in SchoolBridie, Sue and Phoebe are friendly and practical in their approach and provide a wide range of questions and suggestions which will boost the understanding, skills and confidence of any young adult living with anxiety. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health Advisor, Author Speaker & Educator Vice Chair - Children and Young People’s Mental Health CoalitionTable of ContentsPart One: Why adulthood can make us anxious; 1: What's so hard about being an adult?; 2: Dealing with all the stuff you can't possibly know; Part Two: The challenges of adulthood: A how-to guide; 3: Getting out and making friends; 4: What can I do with anxious thoughts?; 5: I can't focus! How to study with anxiety; 6: What about moving out?; 7: Surviving (to thriving) interviews; 8: Workplace worries; Part Three: Anxiety in adulthood: Some top tips; 9: A quick guide to panic attacks; 10: 'A little bit OCD'; 11: So how do I stay calm and healthy?; 12: What is this mindfulness all about?; 13: Where can I get some extra help?; Appendix I: Living a life that fits with your values; Appendix II: Testing out your safety behaviours; Appendix III: Thought challenging sheet; Appendix IV: Compassionate other exercise; Appendix V: Positive activities list; Appendix VI: Self-care plan

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Book SynopsisMy Mommy tells me I'm perfect and to be brave."You know who you are," she says,"Just be yourself and always listen to your heart."With those words of encouragement from her Mom, Phoenix is preparing for her first day of school. She is excited but scared of being bullied because of her gender identity and expression. Yet when she arrives at school she finds help and support from teachers and friends, and finds she is brave enough to talk to other kids about her gender!This is an empowering and brightly-illustrated children's book for children aged 3+ to help children engage with gender identity in a fun, uplifting way. It supports trans children who are worried about being bullied or misunderstood.Trade ReviewWith her handstands, towers and lavender flowers, Phoenix inspires brave young people to share their stories and be proud of who they are. She also shows us what can happen when communities come together to celebrate diversity. -- Brook Pessin-Whedbee, author of Who Are You? The Kids Guide to Gender IdentitySomeday we'll live in a world where any child can wear a dress with freedom and delight, but until then, Phoenix Goes to School is a brilliant must-read for every child who either is a gender creative or transgender child or wants to be their ally. -- Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D. author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender Born, Gender Made, director of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Gender CenterThis book is not only a delightful tale about being yourself straight from the mouth of a child living her truth, but it is also a critical tool for trans children, their families, educators, and anyone else who seeks to better understand the lives and realities of transgender youth. An essential to any affirming bookshelf. -- Gavin Grimm, youth activist

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Book SynopsisBabies love lifting the flaps in these board books to find out all about themselves. Encouraging interaction and discussion, they are designed to support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A modern remake of one of our bestselling series with vivid illustrations by Ailie Busby.

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Book SynopsisBabies love lifting the flaps in these board books to find out all about themselves. Encouraging interaction and discussion, they are designed to support the Personal, Social and Emotional Development aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. A modern remake of one of our bestselling series with vivid illustrations by Ailie Busby.

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Book SynopsisBe Positive! is an interactive self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to colour and doodle their way through emotions tied to self-esteem and body acceptance.The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings of low self-esteem, body acceptance and confidence; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring. Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong and Be Brave.Written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child & Family Psychotherapist with an introduction and notes for grown-ups. Dr Sharie Coombes is a former primary teacher, headteacher and local authority adviser who retrained as a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, neuropsychotherapist, solution-focused therapist, and specialist paediatric hypnotherapist. Sharie gained a doctorate in education from the University of Brighton in 2007 and is an expert in the therapeutic use of linguistic patterns. Alongside a busy private therapy practice in Brighton, she has worked part-time as a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist at the NHS Tavistock Clinic in London with adopted and fostered children, young people and families. She now works with the psychosocial team in the British Red Cross Refugee Support and International Family Tracing team. Sharie has 2 adult children.

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Book SynopsisThis evidence-based programme is designed to help young people on the autism spectrum to cope with the many challenges of adolescence. It encourages them to explore their identity, develop their friendships and to begin to think more about adult relationships, tackling the important related issues of puberty, sexuality, gender identity, body image, dress codes, self-care, safety and conventions for touching along the way. Designed to be used either as a 30-consecutive-session programme or to be dipped into as particular issues arise, it contains engaging lesson plans, supplementary activities, take-home tasks, group discussion points and over 200 downloadable and printable flash cards.This is a vital teaching resource for educators, SENCOs, educational psychologists and other professionals working with children aged 11+ with ASDs in SEN and mainstream settings.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to your Cool Connections Workbook! Packed full of fun activities, it will give you tips and techniques to help you feel good about yourself and remain calm and cool in all situations.This illustrated CBT workbook builds self-esteem, emotional resilience and social skills in children and young people aged 9-14, helping to prevent the development of anxiety and depression. The exercises help the reader to develop greater awareness of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, body signals and actions, before putting strategies in place to help them cope with feelings of anxiety and depression and increase their resilience and self-confidence.Trade ReviewWe all live in a busy, stressful world & this helpful workbook, supports kids to cope with their strong bottled-up feelings of fear, anger, or sadness. By helping children learn to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings and body sensations they can learn to recognise them and can explore new & better ways to cope when they feel overwhelmed, worried, fed up or stressed instead of just 'flipping their lids'. This book gives kids the tools they need to feel more in control of their lives, empowered to look after their own mental health and wellbeing because they will begin to see a link between what they think and the way they feel. Practical, fun and really insightful. -- Sue Atkins, parenting coach and author of The Can-Do Kid’s Journal with 25 years’ teaching experience

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Book SynopsisThis journal will help kids feel more confident, relaxed and happy in all aspects of their life. Adorned with fun illustrations, it is designed to develop a can-do attitude that encourages 'having a go', accepting that mistakes might be made along the way. From this, kids can develop the mindset to take the small steps needed to make big dreams come true.Full of practical techniques and fun activities, from drawing and colouring, to thought-provoking questions, this journal from parenting expert Sue Atkins will empower children to build resilience and a growth mindset. It is the perfect tool to help kids find their superpowers and put small changes into practice that will make a big difference to their lives.Trade Review"I had the privilege of using Sue Atkins' , 'The Can-Do Kids' Journal for Superheroes. It is a fun and engaging way to build confidence and promote a positive mental attitude.As someone who battles anxiety, I would have benefited from this when I was in school but the advantage is that my daughter would thrive from it now. A must read!" -- Rhiannon, Editor - Nexus Education"The Can-Do Kid's Journal is a spectacular book for children, which will help them to reflect on and record what they are good at and to focus on their strengths and everything positive in their lives. Sue has mindfully and skilfully used a child-centred approach to develop this resource. The Can-Do Kid's journal is also useful for parents and key adults in the child's life to increase their understanding and to help them to support the child on a day-to-day basis. More importantly, this journal will support children to have their own voice, which will enhance their self-esteem and self-worth. I fully recommend that every child has a copy of The Can-Do Kid's Journal." -- Laura Henry-Allain International speaker, writer (Creator of the JoJo and GranGran characters) and consultant

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Book SynopsisThis workbook draws on CBT and creative therapy methods to help children aged 8+ understand their worry and anxiety. Featuring 50 fun and engaging doodling activities, this book allows young people to tune into their worries and their sources, using creativity to process anxiety, and building confidence to find their own solutions. This exploration can be independently led by the child themselves or with guidance from a parent or professional. Drawn from over 15 years of experience of supporting young people with anxiety, this workbook takes an integrative approach and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to support a child experiencing worry.Trade ReviewSimply brilliant, I was reaching for a pen to get doodling within moments of starting to flick through. A fun, accessible way of breaking big worries down into something we can manage. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Director, Creative Education

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Book SynopsisPeople think Sarah has made a mistake. A HUGE mistake. An act of betrayal so big that she has lost every single one of her friends. Things only get worse when her classmates and complete strangers take to social media to destroy her. But it's all Sarah's fault. She deserves it... right?

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Book SynopsisFor enthusiastic and reluctant readers alike, this new picture book from Jane Mount explores the process of book discovery for bibliophiles-in-training. Lotti isn't sure she wants to make friends. She's shy, and she doesn't really know how. While everyone around her is playful, outgoing, and loud, Lotti prefers a quiet place and a book to read. Lotti LOVES books. To her, books are full of magic and aren't as scary as new friends. But perhaps Lotti's books can show her how to find magic in everyday moments, and maybe the friends she can share this magic with are closer than she thinks. Iconic Bibliophile creator Jane Mount makes her children's book debut in this imagination-driven story of a shy booklover's attempts to open her mind and find joy with the people around her. This journal-esque narrative - which includes fun recommended reads on each page - celebrates the avid reader, demonstrates how books make you better, and reassures anyone who has been anxious or uncertain about facing the real world.

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Book SynopsisThis activity book is for children aged 7–11 years It’s full of great information, fun activities and top tips to help your child build their resilience and take on new challenges with confidence Does your child shy away from trying new things? Perhaps they have experienced a big change recently and are finding it difficult to articulate their feelings? Do they feel out-of-control at times and want to understand why? These are signs that your child is ready to learn more about how to thrive through life’s changes. This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child develop the skills to articulate their feelings and regulate their moods. It’s aimed at children aged 7–11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s emotional well-being, not just now but for years to come. Your child will be guided, with the help of Bud – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational affirmations and practical information for parents and carers.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestsellers Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You're a Star: A Child's Guide to Self-EsteemThis accessible and interactive guide for 11-15-year-olds will help young people to find their voice and feel more confident Do you wish you had more confidence?Your teens are full of new challenges - peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future may hold, and everything else in between. Life can be tough enough, but if you struggle with low self-confidence it can seem much harder.It's important to remember that it's normal to feel unsure of yourself sometimes, but when it starts to affect your health and happiness it's time to find some strategies for improving the way you feel.Stronger Than You Know contains insightful and actionable tips and activities to help you feel calm under pressure so your confidence can soar. You will learn:- Mindfulness techniques to use for instant calm during exams- How to quieten the unkind thoughts in your head- Ways to boost body confidence- How to create your own confidence action plan- Where to get help when you need it

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestsellers Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem This accessible and interactive guide for 11–15-year-olds will help young people on their journey to self-acceptance, inspiring them to embrace their uniqueness and realize their true potential Do you struggle with low self-worth or feel you have to hide your true self? Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future holds and everything in between. And what if you feel like you don’t fit in or you’re not enough somehow? Persistent feelings like these can have a negative effect on your mental health and well-being, so it’s important to develop strategies for boosting your sense of self-worth. Just Be You contains top tips and activities to help you find the courage to stand tall and be proud of who you are, because there is no "right" way to be – it’s all about what’s right for you. You will learn: To love the skin you’re in How to accept your differences and those of others Ways to develop the confidence to say what you think and feel Mindfulness and grounding techniques to instil calm The importance of self-care and self-kindness Where to get help when you need it

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Book SynopsisAn interactive activity title for 9-12-year-olds on the power of kindness You can choose to make the world a better place. The power is within you! Every one of us experiences the world differently – we have different worries and problems, and we all have unique hopes and dreams – but there’s one thing that can unite us and make the world a better place, and that’s KINDNESS! Kindness is cool! No, really! Kindness can create positive change in all our lives. Whether it’s being a friend to someone who seems lonely, or simply smiling or giving somebody a thumbs up. When we support each other, we can be our best selves. Be the Change: Be Kind is your handbook on how to use your own voice to empower yourself and others to spread kindness. Award-winning children’s author Marcus Sedgwick tells the story of kindness – where it comes from, what it feels like and perhaps most importantly why it matters – and asks YOU what you would do in different everyday scenarios. ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

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Book SynopsisThis therapeutic journal provides you with the tools and coping strategies you need to better look after yourself. Covering topics such as attachment, thinking styles, self-esteem and new relationships, it looks at how early relationships and trauma may have impacted you, and supports you in planning for your future. Authored by experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist Laura Stokes, this journal will be a source of support and guidance as you navigate life's ups and downs.Trade ReviewThis journal is such a helpful resource for young people to help them navigate the recovery journey from trauma. It is full of helpful psychoeducation, activities and methods that can be useful for them to try out and use to help them make sense of what's happened and how that has impacted their daily lives. I love it and will be recommending it to our therapy teams to suggest for those they help. -- Betsy de Thierry, Founder of Trauma Recovery Centre UK and Consultant PsychotherapistA lovely book, packed with information and great advice to help young people navigate their way through strong emotions and to make sense of their past, present and future. Laura Stokes leads readers through what could be an overwhelming task, with bite-sized, interesting and interactive activities to build self-knowledge and coping strategies. I highly recommend this book to all young people and their loved ones and supporters who are interested in learning more about human survival and strength. It is a real gem. -- Award-winning author and columnist Sally Donovan

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Book SynopsisPraise for the author:'Deborah Plummer uses imagination and empowerment to move children and adults from discouragement to success.'- The Canadian Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Review'Deborah Plummer shows a fundamental respect for a child's integrity whilst making sure her language and ideas accessible to a wide range of people.'- Afasic NewsThis practical handbook helps adults to understand, manage and reflect constructively on children's anger. Featuring a wealth of familiar and easy-to-learn games, it is designed to foster successful anger management strategies for children aged 5-12.The book covers the theory behind the games in accessible language, and includes a broad range of enjoyable activities: active and passive, verbal and non-verbal, and for different sized groups. The games address issues that might arise in age-specific situations such as sharing a toy or facing peer pressure. They also encourage children to approach their emotions as a way to facilitate personal growth and healthy relationships.This is an ideal resource for teachers, parents, carers and all those working with anger management in children.Trade ReviewAnger Management Games for Children is a practical guide with clear and explicit theoretical underpinnings that would be useful for all those supporting the emotional development of primary school aged children... As a psychologist it was refreshing to see a solution-focused approach being used to anger management, with an emphasis on facilitators reflecting on their practice and their own emotional needs... This is an incredibly useful and practical resource for those setting out to successfully use games in anger management work with children. -- DebateAdults are encouraged to use the games mindfully, making sure they are aware of the possible effects exploring sensitive issues with vulnerable children. Ideas for reflection after each activity prompt children to make sense of the feelings generated by the game they have played. The games are simple to play and clearly explained, with symbols indicating the time required and the recommended age. The games range from five to 60 minutes' duration, and mostly require no extra resources, which make them an invaluable resource for any adult who works with children aged 5-12. -- The SignThere are many good ideas here that can be dipped in and out or added to your current repertoire ideas. -- NASEN SpecialThis handbooks is designed to help adults understand and manage children's anger. It includes games and activities that encourage children aged between five and 12 to express their emotions in a healthy way. -- Children and Young People NowDeborah M Plummer's practical guide is packed full of easy-to-learn games that will help teachers to understand and manage children's anger. -- Junior Education Education PlusThis book is divided into two parts. The first explores the theory around anger, with chapters on understanding anger: why games are used to support healthy anger management; structuring the emotional environment when a child is already angry, and self-reflection and self-care for workers.I really enjoyed the common sense approach the author uses in this section. She explains anger as a normal, healthy human emotion, and clearly describes the chemistry involved in experiencing and expressing anger. -- Children & Young People NowTable of ContentsPart One: Theoretical and Practical Background. 1. Introduction. 2. Understanding Anger 3. Why Use Games to Support Healthy Anger Management? 4. Structuring the Emotional Environment. 5. When a Child is Already Angry. 6. Self-Reflection and Self-Care. Bibliography. References. Part Two: Games for Anger Management. 7. Non-Competitive Ways to Choose Groups and Group Leaders. 8. Warm-Ups and Ice-Breakers. 9. Lighting the Fuse: Exploring Anger and Triggers to Anger. 10. When I'm Angry: Responses and Consequences. 11. You and Me: Empathy. 12. You and Me Together: Respect, Cooperation and Negotiation. 13. In the Driving Seat: Being in Control, Managing Stress and Tolerating Frustration. 14. Got It! Solving Problems. 15. Off We Go: Setting Goals and Being Prepared. 16. Wind-Downs and Celebrations. Useful Resources. Subject Index. Author Index. Acknowledgements.

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Book Synopsis"This is Liam. Every day Liam eats lots of good food. Each time Liam eats, his tummy gets fuller and fuller… and fuller… until Liam's tummy starts to stretch"Successful toilet training is a time of celebration for both parents and child. It marks the end of dirty diapers and a forward step in the development of a child. Fraught with both stress and triumph, the period of toilet training can take from days to months. For a typical child, learning to gain control over the body's internal stimuli can be at best challenging. For many children, however, these internal cues can be overwhelming and confusing, leading to both a frustrating and traumatic toileting experience.Liam Goes Poo in the Toilet illustrates the relationship between eating and excreting. It provides visual instructions on how to "relax and push". After much fanfare, Liam finally masters going 'poo' in the toilet, and both he and Mum bask in the glory of a job well done.

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Book SynopsisAmi is afraid of absolutely everything, but when she meets a creature who needs her help, she puts her fears behind her to make them feel better! The more she does, the more she realises what she has been missing until she is no longer afraid. Then she meets a new creature...

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Book SynopsisFeelings are neither good nor bad, they simply are. Kids need words to name their feelings, just as they need words to name all things in their world. The Way I Feel uses strong, colorful, and expressive images which go along with simple verses to help children connect the word and the emotion. Your child will learn useful words, and you will have many chances to open conversations about what’s going on in her/his life. Recommended by parents, teachers and mental health professionals, The Way I Feel is a valuable addition to anyone's library. This book is ideal for children with autism. (Ages 2-8)

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring picture book with a whimsical creature Verdy, who shows us the importance of nature and communities coming together. Verdy, who lives in a tranquil woodland, is a protector of the environment and is so in tune with nature that wherever he goes, flowers and leaves grow out of the end of stalk on the top of his head. Sadly, one day the unthinkable happens and his home is threatened, catapulting him into the hustle and bustle of city life. Scared and confused, he does his best to help the plants and animals there, but who will help him? A wonderful story of how we can all make a difference to where we live and how communities can come together to create positive change. With adult help or on their own, there's space at the back for a child to write or draw what they could do, and there's also an activity page to encourage the child to re-read the book, spotting creatures throughout. Full of lovely illustrations, children will adore Verdy and his ever-changing appearance. Guide age range: 4-8 years Made with paper & love, from you to me. Why we love it We love the little creature called Verdy and his antenna that changes depending on his environment, who is brought to life through the detailed illustrations. With some powerful messages around nature, it's ultimately a story of hope and shows the positive impact of people taking action together. The interactive pages at the end are a great feature.

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Book SynopsisThe little girl is so bored at home. There’s NO-ONE to play with! That is until she decides to play the name game with the nature and animals around her, inventing fantastic names and personalities for all of them! Soon she is describing a fun imaginary world that she can play in by herself.

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Book SynopsisBelfast in 1916. Fourteen-year-old Helen is shaped by her mixed background – rural, Catholic Irish values from mum Kathleen; urban, Protestant Ulster ones from dad James. Her parents are relaxed in their politics but others in the family circle are more extreme – Aunt Violet is a die-hard anti-Home Ruler, more British than the king, while Uncle Sean is staunchly nationalist. These are the parents of Helen’s older cousins: Sandy, who joined the army straight from school and has already seen action in France, and Michael, who runs away from home to enlist. But before he leaves for France, Michael is deployed to Dublin to help quell the Rising, where he’s expected to open fire on his fellow Irishmen. Who and what are they fighting for? The story of a young girl caught between the Easter Rising, the outbreak of World War 1 and a divided IrelandTrade Review‘History is rarely clean and simple; the beauty of this book is that it embraces that complexity.’ -- Dr Patrick Geoghegan, Professor of History at Trinity College Dublin

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Book SynopsisHow does your brain work, and what does it have to do with moods? Why do you sometimes feel anxious, cross or afraid, and what can you do about it? How can breathing, looking at a snowglobe, or changing what the voice inside you says, help you feel better? When we tell ourselves negative stories – like “I’m not good at maths” – it becomes harder to learn. But if we can change our mindset – “I’m not good at maths yet” – we help our brains to learn. Mighty Mindsets puts together mindsets, mindfulness and neuroscience in a gentle self-care manual for young readers. With calming and playful illustrations by Carol Betera, Mighty Mindsets helps children understand their emotions and learn tips to take care of their mental health.Trade Review"This is a title that belongs in every school library, as a first step into emotional literacy and mental health awareness." * Children's Books Ireland *"This book is an excellent introduction to mindfulness for children." * Irish Examiner *"This is not the first mindfulness book for kids I’ve encountered but it’s probably the nicest and the most picturesque ... A gorgeous book." * Offaly Independent *

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Book SynopsisA powerful picture book about communicating emotions and relating to fellow creatures, from an award-winning duo. Creature-of-No-Words lives a happy life on his own, but one day he gets a feeling like 'the chill touch of ice' and nothing can lift his sadness. Just then Creature-of-Words arrives and senses his despair. How can she help him communicate and become happy again? Age range 3 to 6 Of 'The Young Inferno' by the same author and artist: 'The words are from the extraordinary John Agard whose inventive verse is a constant wonder. Add the delights of artwork by Satoshi Kitamura and the whole book is inspired and tremendous; a total triumph.' School Librarian

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Book SynopsisThe third adventure in this much-loved classic series is re-published for a new audience. 'There was once ONE Happy Lion who lived in the zoo of a little French town. Then there were TWO Happy Lions, and that's better than one, because two is company. Then ... one day ... there were THREE Happy Lions...' The proud parents are delighted with their new cub. But what profession could he have? How can they help launch him into the world? After trying out a couple of jobs, the grown cub finally chooses his own career and thankfully becomes another happy lion.Trade Review'Another delightfully Gallic adventure with a tiny French vocabulary and Roger Duvoisin's uniquely ingratiating color illustrations.' Kirkus;'This classic from 1954 has been reprinted and not before time' The Times;'Very funny and with a brilliant sense of timing, this fifty-yearold classic feels fresh and effortlessly timeless. Highly recommended.' Children's Book Ireland

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Book SynopsisWhat do we all need when we're feeling down? yes, that's right, a group hug! A slug is the unlikely hero of this feel-good tale: "You need a hug? I have one," said Slug, "to keep your heart snug!" More and more sad-looking animals arrive, and one by one slug persuades each to join the group hug until a scary looking bear turns up. But who will be brave enough to hug bear? A wonderful read-aloud book with irresistible rhyme, vibrant nature scenes and huggable animals.Trade Review‘Told in catchy rhyming verse, a charming friendly slug cheers everyone up by giving them a hug. Including a lonely beetle, a grumpy mouse, an out of sorts skunk, a smelly squirrel and a beaver with work-life balance issues, the slug manages to spread joy and warmth through group hugs. The bright vibrant illustrations will be useful to discuss in circle time with children in nursery and EYFS. It will also make for a soothing bedtime story for the under 4s.’ School Reading List ‘Books for Bedtime’;'Together, text and art radiate a sense of unalloyed communal joy.' Publishers Weekly;'This sweetly endearing charmer, highlighting kindness, is expressed in jaunty, witty rhymes that read and scan beautifully and will develop kids’ aural skills and vocabulary... Readers will embrace this captivating winner.' Kirkus, starred review

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Book SynopsisA confident little girl has a fantastic first day of school in this companion to 'King of the Classroom'. MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and her mom’s special tiara on her head, she knows she’s going to rock kindergarten. But the tiara isn’t just for show—it also reminds her of all the good things she brings to the classroom, stuff like her kindness, friendliness, and impressive soccer skills, too! Like 'King of the Classroom', this is the perfect book to reinforce excitement and build confidence in the newest students.

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Book SynopsisYour mind is your most powerful tool! Onkaar and Avneet want to help you to: Understand yourself; Discover how you think; Build a growth mindset; and Learn to be unstoppable! You will learn how to build a growth mindset and how to achieve every goal you set in life!

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Book SynopsisThe SYSO System® is a one stop self-improvement system that can be applied wherever you are on your journey. You can change your life by following 7 simple steps, and the book’s practical exercises help you DO the changing, rather than just read about it. LEARN HOW TO... EXPAND YOUR AWARENESS MANAGE YOUR MIND TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR EMOTIONS MEET YOUR NEEDS IN HEALTHY WAYS HAVE A CLEAR PHILOSOPHY ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF YOUR LIFE UNDERSTAND THAT EVERYTHING IS INTERCONNECTED RAISE YOUR VIBRATIONS Changing your life isn’t that complicated when you know how. START NOW. REALISE YOUR POWER. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LIFE.

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Book SynopsisScallywag Press proudly present Simon Lamb's dazzling debut collection of poetry, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, fully-illustrated throughout by much-loved former Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. With subjects ranging from family, identity, and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature, and the very concept of poetry itself, Simon offers his poems as small nuggets of wisdom, warmth and wit to help readers of all ages navigate their lives. Complementing the always-present three-dimensional sense of drama and interaction with the reader, every poem is gifted its own double page spread, each one exquisitely illustrated by Chris Riddell, with his distinctive insight and flair adding new layers of meaning and joy to these already magical poems. A beautifully-produced hardback gift edition with textured cover, de-bossing and thick paper, this is a book to read, to keep, to love.Trade Review"Here are poems to make you smile, chuckle, laugh out loud and ponder. Entertaining and thought-provoking. Genius!" - Valerie Bloom, author of Stars with Flaming Tails;"A show-stopping adventure! Stirringly heartfelt. I hope it makes its way onto every child's bookshelf. For I know it will make its way into every child's heart." - Zaro Weil, author of When Poems Fall from the Sky;"These ingenious poems are crammed with wonder, insight and magic. Using just fifty words, Simon conjures whole worlds with his precise and playful use of language." - Kate Wakeling, author of Cloud Soup;"With its fifty invitations to write, A Passing On of Shells will leave poems in its wake wherever it goes. Whether questioning the stars or contemplating slugs, Simon Lamb's child-friendly take on the world invites readers of all ages to ask questions of their own." - Mandy Coe, author of Belonging Street;"The joy of the book is the variety of themes and images and styles: you turn the page and go somewhere new, see something new, think something new every time." - A. F. Harrold, author of The Book of Not Entirely Useful Advice;"Simon Lamb's touch is light and the poems skip along. Children will love the word play and humour." - Coral Rumble, author of Things That Should Be in a Poem;"Clever stuff and an invitation to young writers (and older ones too) to attempt something similar." - Brian Moses, author of Selfies with Komodos;"Delightful little poems full of wit, verve and imagination. I wish I'd written them!" - Joshua Seigal, author of Yapping Away;"Magical words are accompanied by Chris Riddell's masterful illustrations in this exciting debut collection. Simon Lamb has landed and is a welcome new voice on the children's poetry scene." - Colin West, author of Nutty Nonsense

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Book SynopsisDo you want to be a tree? It's easy. Pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Then stand in one place and see what happens! If your parent is as patient as the dad in this story, you might get to stay outside all . . . day . . . long! This playful story shows how entering in to the make-believe world of a child can bring fun, empathy and mindfulness. The build-up of amusing drama ends with the feel good exuberance of the little girl who gets her Dad to play with her all day, and loves being outside.Trade Review‘Agee’s deadpan humour finds perfect expression in this absurd and funny story about a put-upon father whose young daughter Madeleine insists they stay outside in the garden ‘all day long’ pretending to be trees. As various creatures take up residence on dad’s ‘branches’ it starts to rain, and, as night falls, Dad’s patience wears thin but Madeleine’s cheerful optimism about their joint venture sustains the fantasy. Agee conveys so much emotion through changing facial expression in the simple but bold illustrations, and the bond between father and daughter is truly heartwarming.’ Daily Mail;'Packed with playful illustrations and the author’s unique, exuberant charm, this is Agee at his entertaining and empathetic best. Tree-mendous fun!' Lancashire Evening Post

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Book SynopsisHow many times have we implored the children in our lives to calm down? What do we really mean by this? And how often does it really work? Now take a moment to reflect on how you feel when you''re told to calm down. Chances are, your associations aren''t terribly positive. So, let''s flip the script.WHEN I AM CALM is designed to help deliver that message more effectively and to give kids the tools they need to get there. It stems from the premise that understanding what being calm actually feels like, sounds like, and looks like is a necessary first step. WHEN I AM CALM describes the physiological cues that let a child know they are starting to get upset, and empowers them to discover what tools they can use to return to calm.Big feelings are an important part of life, and learning how to manage those big feelings is hard work. In addition, many of us are simply wired to experience big feelings more often and more intensely, especially if the environment we are in isn''t a great match for our needs. As a result, some kids will need more teaching, more support and more practice to develop effective emotional self-regulation (another way of saying managing those big feelings).Whether at school or at home, WHEN I AM CALM is designed to help. It combines a playful read-aloud with activities and checklists designed to reinforce skills.

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Book SynopsisIn a world full of technology, how do we get our children to unplug? Unplugged Ninja suffers from a bit of screen addiction until the discovery of the three Rs.Find out what happens in this comedic book about finding balance and mindfulness.Life is hard! And it''s even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out.The new children''s book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults.The Ninja Life Hacks book series is geared to kids 3-11. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, or toddlers. Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.Collect all the Ninja Life Hacks books and sets.Download fun free printables in the author''s profile!

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Book SynopsisA young girl notices and wonders about the ways she and her classmates approach doing good work, caring about people''s feelings, and showing they''re grateful. She comes to accept herself just as she is and celebrates the differences between herself and her classmates. I care a lot. Not more than other kids, just in my own way.Inspired by the author''s experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I Think I Think a Lot can be a starting point for discussions about overthinking or obsessive thought and about the many ways individuals see and experience the world. The neurodivergent main character allows readers to see themselves and others in the story and emphasizes self-acceptance in the face of comparison.Suitable for age 5 to 10 years.

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