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Picture books tagged with: growing up

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The River

The River by Tom PercivalA beautiful, hopeful picture book that supports and acknowledges children struggling with complex emotions. The boy in the story experiences (and recovers from) a prolonged period of sadness following the death of his pet dog, but the themes in the story would be useful for many scenarios.

Categories: Death & Bereavement, Owning a Pet, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness
Tags: anger, depression, dog, emotions, feelings, growing up, loss, persistence, transition

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Mum’s Jumper

Mum's JumperA thoughtful, sensitive and realistic portrayal of the thoughts and feelings of a young girl following the death of her mother.

Categories: Anxiety, Death & Bereavement, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, father, growing up, jealousy, loss, mother, single parent, transition

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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!

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

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I’m not cute!

I'm not cute!Playfully addresses the way the very young often oscillate between wanting to be grown up and wanting to be babied.

Categories: Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: growing up

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What Makes Me Happy?

What Makes Me Happy?May help a child to identify emotions they are experiencing and encourage them to discuss any they feel uncomfortable with. Reassures children that it is normal to experience a wide range of emotions.

Categories: Aggression & Tantrums, Anxiety, Friendship & Getting Along, Sadness, Shyness
Tags: absence, anger, anxiety, emotions, fears, friends, growing up, phobias, separation anxiety, shyness

Real Superheroes

Real SuperheroesA picture book that celebrates the 'real superheroes': the key workers that keep the world turning during difficult times. Encourages children to feel grateful and think of others.

Categories: Infectious Diseases
Tags: coronavirus, gratitude, growing up, illness, working parents

As We Grow

As We GrowA comforting story with beautiful illustrations discusses how life may change as we grow older.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Experiences, Facts of Life
Tags: ageing, change, diversity, growing up, life cycle, transition

I Don’t Want to be Small

I Don't Want To Be SmallA picture book about learning to love what you have and who you are, it will inevitably chime with any child who can't wait to be grown up.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Confidence & Self-esteem, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: appearance, confidence, diversity, friends, gratitude, growing up, jealousy, sibling rivalry

Tad

TadA heart-warming and empowering story with a central character who uses her intelligence and bravery to compensate for her small size and lack of physical strength. A gentle reminder to children who are desperate to be 'grown up' that we all get there, in our own time.

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself, Courage, Resilience / adaptability, Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: appearance, friends, growing up, persistence, transition

Peace Lily

Peace LilyA moving story of friendship, bravery and perseverance which is sure to inspire young children, this beautiful picture book pays tribute to the contribution of women during World War One.

Categories: Courage, Friendship & Getting Along, Kindness, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: courage, emotions, friends, gratitude, growing up, illness

“Oh, No,” said Elephant

"Oh, No," said ElephantHelps a child to see that not everyone is good at the same thing. Individuals have different strengths, and everybody is good at something!

Categories: Being Different & Being Yourself
Tags: diversity, friends, growing up, persistence, prejudice

Aunt Mary’s Rose

Aunt Mary's RoseAn understanding of love and links across the generations, even when people are dead

Categories: Death & Bereavement
Tags: grandparent, growing up, loss

My Amazing Dad

My Amazing DadMay be useful to explain to young children that all fathers are different and each one is good at different things. Introduces the concept of work and careers, and encourages fathers and sons to be proud of one another.

Categories: Uncategorized
Tags: father, growing up, working parents

Little Beaver and the Big Front Tooth

Little Beaver and the Big Front ToothFor children with a 'wobbly' tooth

Categories: Losing a Tooth
Tags: anxiety, growing up

Bear and Me

Bear and MePatience/Growing Up/Friendship

Categories: Learning to Swim
Tags: friends, growing up

Ready, Steady, Grow!

ReadyDescribing to the very young positive things they can do to help their bodies grow strong and healthy. May also reassure a child eager to 'be grown up' that each day, little by little, they are moving towards this. Personal safety issues, healthy eating and good hygiene are also touched upon.

Categories: Acceptance & Inclusion, Getting Dressed, Healthy Eating & Exercise, Safety and Protection, Wanting to be Grown Up, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: diet, diversity, eating, exercise, growing up, hygiene, wheelchair

Fly, Chick, Fly

FlyAnxious children may be comforted by this book

Categories: Anxiety, Confidence & Self-esteem, Courage, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: anxiety, confidence, growing up

Going to Nursery

Going to NurseryAllaying fears about starting playgroup or nursery and being absent from a parent.

Categories: Playgroup / Nursery
Tags: friends, growing up, nursery, separation anxiety

I Can Do It

I Can Do ItMay encourage children to persevere with tasks that they find challenging.

Categories: Confidence & Self-esteem, Resilience / adaptability
Tags: growing up, independence, persistence

Tell Me What it’s Like to be Big

Tell Me What it's Like to be Big

Categories: Wanting to be Grown Up
Tags: growing up, independence

Billy and the Big New School

Billy and the Big New SchoolAllaying fears associated with starting school.

Categories: Bullying, Violence & Abuse, Starting School
Tags: growing up, school

Why Do I Feel Scared? A First Look At Being Brave

Whay Do I Feel Scared? A First Look At Being BraveThis non-fiction picture book explores what it means to be brave and defines bravery in many different forms (including standing up for yourself and others, and trying new things).

Categories: Anxiety, Courage
Tags: anxiety, behaviour, growing up, persistence, phobias

Just Like You Did

Just Like You DidAcknowledging feelings of anxiety or jealousy that can sometimes come up when a new baby arrives. Reassuring children that despite the fact life has changed, they are still special and loved by their parents.

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

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