Description
• The therapeutic story comes with a guide which is vital if the issues are to be discussed sensitively without re-traumatising the child/ren.
• The story can be read with individual children who have been exposed to ACEs, in small groups, or whole classes, and it can help to enable dialogue around the sensitive issues presented.
• Many of the books written for children about ACEs and trauma are focused on animal characters which can make it difficult to relate to for a child – this book includes human characters to make it all the more relatable.
• The concept of the “keepers” is unique to this book and is a helpful, age-appropriate way to help children to not only recall the ACEs in their lives – but critically, to remember these as hopeful times too.
• Each time the main character encounters an ACE and is supported, she develops an ever-growing glow. By the end of the story she emanates a glow from within and this represents her inner resilience.
• The book is based on the author’s own ACEs and has authenticity – like the main character, she was supported by people in her life and now provides a positive role model for children who have been exposed to ACEs globally.
