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Anxiety in Childhood

Anxiety in Childhood

All of us get anxious – and tiny babies, toddlers and young children are no exception. Anxiety can start in the womb, the baby connecting with the feelings of the mother in utero. "Happy children … [Read more...]

Categories: Blog

Daddy’s Time Out

Daddy's Time Out by Rachel Nee Hall

"And even though my daddy was very sorry for what he did, someone very important said that Daddy needed a time out, and now Daddy lives in a place called prison." Nibblit the rabbit is … [Read more...]

Categories: Parent In Prison
Tags: absence, behaviour, emotions, father, loneliness, loss, prison, separation anxiety, transition

The Worrysaurus

The Worrysaurus

"...and with those little wordlings, he calmed his busy brain, since when the sun is shining, why worry it will rain?" Rachel Bright's endearing little Worrysaurus is a dinosaur who likes to have a … [Read more...]

Categories: Anxiety, Courage, Feelings, Resilience / adaptability

The Perfect Shelter

The Perfect Shelter

The story opens with two sisters building a den together in the woods. They feel invincible - they are the perfect team with a perfect shelter -  surely their special bond of friendship will last … [Read more...]

Categories: Resilience / adaptability, Serious Illness
Tags: cancer, change, emotions, families, fears, illness, sister, terminal illness, transition

My Special Eye

My Special Eye

Prosthetic eyes are something that can feel shrouded in mystery; many people are curious about them, but may feel nervous about asking questions. This picture book uncovers the answers in an engaging … [Read more...]

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Confidence & Self-esteem, Disabilities, Wearing Glasses / Eye patch
Tags: appearance, blindness, body image, brother, change, glasses, gratitude, illness, prosthesis, transition

Let’s Talk About the Birds and the Bees

A bright, colourful and informative book that provides a wealth of information about growing up, puberty, reproduction and parenting. A great reference book for any family book shelf! … [Read more...]

Categories: Facts of Life, New Baby, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: families, growing up, having babies, puberty, sex

Under the Love Umbrella

Under the Love Umbrella

'Whatever you fear, come close my dear You're tucked in safe for always here And I will never not be near Because of our love umbrella' Written in the form of a gentle poem, the book introduces … [Read more...]

Categories: Anxiety, Confidence & Self-esteem, Kindness, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness, Shyness
Tags: absence, anxiety, father, friends, independence, loneliness, mother, phobias

Ice in the Jungle

Ice in the Jungle

Ice is happy living in the North Pole, and is therefore worried about moving away. She has lots of good friends already, but her mother's new job requires that they move. Many children will relate to … [Read more...]

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Moving House, Resilience / adaptability, Starting School
Tags: anxiety, friends, transition

Worried (Dealing with Feeling…)

Worried

This factual picture book explores worries in child-friendly language. Describing how worries make us feel, it touches upon potentially worrying scenarios such as moving house/school, seeing something … [Read more...]

Categories: Animal Phobias, Anxiety, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Moving House, Serious Illness
Tags: anxiety, emotions, friends, hitting

William, The What If Wonder

"Hello! I'm William, as you can see! The first day of school will be hard for me." The author explains in the preface to this book that the story stresses the use of cognitive re-framing, a … [Read more...]

Categories: Anxiety, Playgroup / Nursery, Starting School
Tags: anxiety, confidence, courage, feelings, friends, independence, school

Ruby’s Worry

Ruby's Worry by Tom Percival

One day, our heroine Ruby discovers a Worry (which is depicted by Tom Percival as a scribbled hovering ball with a furrowed brow who constantly watches over her). The Worry is small and barely … [Read more...]

Categories: Anxiety, Kindness, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, co-operation, fears, friends, mental health

The Worry Box

The Worry Box by Suzanne Chiew

A charming story about a little bear who finds he is able to control his anxiety on a day trip with the help of his loving big sister. Sean Julian's illustrations are truly stunning and radiate warmth … [Read more...]

Categories: Anxiety, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Fear of The Dark
Tags: anxiety, brother, confidence, fears, feelings, friends, sister

Betsy Goes to the Doctor

Betsy Goes to the Doctor

“She did worried eyebrows and said I needed to go to the doctor” Betsy has a Mummy, Daddy and a dog called Rufus. One day she feels unwell and has a sore ear. Her mother is worried about her and … [Read more...]

Categories: Anxiety, Comfort Objects, Common Childhood Illnesses, Courage, Doctors, Hospitals & Operations, Kindness
Tags: anxiety, dog, illness, medicine, parents

What’s worrying you?

What's worrying you?

At a time when so many children are affected by anxiety, this is a much-needed picture book. It covers twelve different things children typically might feel anxious about (being told off, a new … [Read more...]

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Animal Phobias, Anxiety, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Common Childhood Illnesses, Confidence & Self-esteem, Divorce / Separation, Fear of The Dark, Friendship & Getting Along, Ghosts and Monsters, Kindness, Listening & Co-operating, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness, Shyness
Tags: anger, anxiety, behaviour, co-operation, confidence, divorce, emotions, friends, jealousy, mental health, phobias, transition

Suzie Goes On An Aeroplane

Suzie Goes on An Aeroplane

Suzie is going on a family holiday and is feeling nervous about going on a plane, but with the love and support of her mum (who explains what's happening throughout) she has a positive … [Read more...]

Categories: Holidays & Travel
Tags: anxiety, asperger syndrome, autism, fears, phobias

Rosie Rudey and the very Annoying Parent

Rosie Rudey and the very Annoying Parent

The story of Rosie has been written in simple language that young children will understand. It is a literal tale of a child struggling with emotional and behavioural issues as she adapts to living … [Read more...]

Categories: Adoption & Fostering, Aggression & Tantrums, Confidence & Self-esteem, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: anger, change, grumpiness, rudeness, stubbornness, transition

A Safe Place for Rufus

A Safe Place for Rufus

The story is told in a simple way that is suitable for young children. Rufus the cat clearly represents a child who has had a difficult past with a previous family. Rufus loves curling up on his … [Read more...]

Categories: Adoption & Fostering, Anxiety, Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Moving House, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: abuse, anger, anxiety, cat, eating, emotions, fears, foster

George Goes on a Plane

George Goes on a Plane

George is going to Spain with his mum (and his teddy bear) to see his Uncle Teddy. It is his first time on a plane. George (who narrates the story in very simple and minimal language) describes check … [Read more...]

Categories: Holidays & Travel
Tags: mother, single parent

The Joy of Books

The Joy of Books

When parents choose a book for their child, they are investing, consciously or unconsciously, in vital elements of their child’s development and sense of wellbeing. They are also sharing the huge … [Read more...]

Categories: Blog

The Huge Bag of Worries

The Huge Bag of Worries

Jenny has been worrying a lot lately, about a lot of different things. Is she getting too fat? Does her pet dog have fleas? Then one day she discovers a huge bag of worries at the end of her bed and … [Read more...]

Categories: Anxiety
Tags: anxiety, emotions, fears, nightmares

When My Worries Get Too Big!

When My Worries Get Too Big!

The little boy in the book explains his anxieties in terms of numbers: at 1 he is fine, at 5 he is really angry and may hit out. The book gives children strategies for calming down and invites them to … [Read more...]

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Anxiety
Tags: anxiety, asperger syndrome, autism, emotions, fears

Just Like You Did

Just Like You Did

The story starts as Tom is just about to have a new baby brother or sister arrive. He watches grumpily as his Mum and Dad get things ready around the house, making use of the things he had when he was … [Read more...]

Categories: New Baby
Tags: anger, brother, emotions, growing up, jealousy, sibling rivalry

What is a Parachute Book?

A challenging experience can make a young child feel as if they are in emotional free fall. As a parent, you can’t stop them falling, but you can offer them a softer landing:
a Parachute Book.

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