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‘A Volcano in my Tummy’ presents a clear and effective approach to helping children and adults alike understand and deal constructively with children’s anger. Using easy to understand yet rarely taught skills for anger management, including how to teach communication of emotions, ‘A Volcano in My Tummy ‘offers engaging, well-organised activities which help to overcome the fear […]
Lucy is a very special little girl with magical hair. It changes colour with her emotions. If she is feeling happy, it is purple. If she is jealous, it will turn green. This charming story is the tale of when Lucy wakes up and her hair is blue, and she doesn’t understand why. She soon […]
Described as “a heart-rending, stylish love story” that deals with issues of “depression, bereavement and relationships”, ‘All the Bright Place’ is a highly recommended New York Times #1 Bestseller Young Adult novel from the award-winning author Jennifer Niven. The story follows main characters Theodore Finch and Violet Markey on their “impressively layered, lived-in and real” […]
‘The Rest of Us Just Live Here’ is described as a ” bold and irreverent” novel for young adults that “powerfully reminds us that there are many different types of remarkable”. Written by Patrick Ness, the novel asks readers to consider – What if you aren’t the Chosen One? The one who’s supposed to fight […]
‘Lost and Found’ by Oliver Jeffers is a thoroughly charming children’s book about what happens when a young boy finds a wayward penguin outside of his front door. Winner of the Nestle Smarties Book Prize (2005) and the Blue Peter Book Award (2006), ‘Lost and Found’ seeks to convey lessons of friendship, inclusivity and the […]
With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations ‘Blue Chameleon’ is an introduction to colours and shapes (and chameleons!) which is sure to delight everyone, from the youngest child upwards. Written by multiple award winning author Emily Gravett, ‘Blue Chameleon’ contains a subtle humor and tone which will help anyone that reads it conceptualise themes […]
My Hidden Chimp, by consultant Psychiatrist Professor Steve Peters, is an educational book for children to work through with an adult or by themselves. The book offers parents, teachers and carers some ideas and thoughts on how to help children to develop healthy habits for life. It features easy to follow explanations and simple strategies […]
The Big Book of Blobs, written by Pip Wilson and Ian Long, is a useful (and highly photocopiable(!)) tool for helping Primary and Secondary school children to explore their feelings. Blob characters are depicted in many different situations which can be used as a springboard for meaningful discussion on a range of issues and topics. […]
This illustrated activity book empowers children to shape their lives, and the lives of others around them, by taking practical, positive steps towards their own happiness and positive self esteem! Discover everything happy with this interactive, fun activity book! From speaking in front of your class to standing up for others; planting a seed bomb […]
Pansy Boy is a picture book written and illustrated by artist Paul Harfleet. Rhyming couplets tell the story of a boy who revels in the joys of summer, exploring the flora and fauna around him. Reluctantly he returns to school where he is subjected to incessant bullying. Intelligent and bright, he is driven to create […]