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Little Parachutes Gold Star Winner

The Happiest Kid

The Happiest KidA gentle, reassuring picture book that helps children to recognise and normalise sadness and talk about big feelings

Categories: Anxiety, Confidence & Self-esteem, Depression in Family, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness
Tags: anxiety, behaviour, change, confidence, depression, fears, feelings, friends, grumpiness

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Charlie and the Dog Who Came to Stay: A Book About Depression

Charlie and the Dog Who Came to StayThis gentle and reassuring story should chime with any young child who is living with depression, whether it is themselves or someone else who has been affected by it. A useful tool to help children to understand depression and how it can change people's feelings and behaviour, containing practical non-preachy guidance and coping strategies.

Categories: Anxiety, Depression in Family, Feelings, Moving House, Resilience / adaptability, Sadness
Tags: anger, behaviour, change, depression, emotions, exercise, feelings, grumpiness, loneliness, mother, transition

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Grumpy Frog

Grumpy FrogA thoroughly entertaining and engaging book which explores some important themes: forgiveness, tolerance, co-operation, and how moods and behaviour affects others.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: anger, behaviour, co-operation, diversity, emotions, friends, grumpiness, prejudice, stubbornness

Rosie Rudey and the very Annoying Parent

Rosie Rudey and the very Annoying ParentChildren who have had a difficult start in life, who are finding it hard to adapt to life within a new family, may benefit from this book. Children in other situations who are struggling with emotional and behavioural issues may identify with Rosie in the book, and, with the guidance of a parent or other trusted adult, may be able to take the first steps to improving their situation.

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

Hodge the Hedgehog

Hodge the HedgehogEncourages children to see the pleasure in sharing and playing well with others.

Categories: Friendship & Getting Along
Tags: behaviour, co-operation, emotions, friends, grumpiness, rudeness, sharing

Smudge’s Grumpy Day

Smudge's Grumpy DayMay help a child deal with a bad mood understanding that running away does not help and how important home is.

Categories: Sadness
Tags: behaviour, emotions, friends, grumpiness

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