NON-FICTION: PSHE The Same but Different Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings This beautiful picture book helps young children celebrate uniqueness, difference and diversity and at the same time realise the similarities we all share. PSHE expert, teacher and author Molly Potter prompts young readers to consider why prejudice is harmful and what they can do to challenge stereotypes. Covering everything from skin colour, clothes and body shapes, to interests, personalities and hobbies, this delightfully illustrated book takes children through all the reasons we are unique and why this is cause for celebration. This book includes thorough notes for parents and carers which offers advice on broadening perspectives and tackling prejudice right from the start. Publishes 14th October 2021 HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472978028 • £10.99
It's OK to Cry Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings Young children can find it really frustrating when they can’t express their emotions or articulate what they’re feeling. Cue: It's OK to Cry! Written with boys in mind, because they are often encouraged to suppress their feelings, Molly Potter covers a whole range of emotions from uncomfortable ones to happy feelings where you feel good about yourself and care about other people. Perfect for starting those all-important conversations, It's OK to Cry includes colourful illustrations, childfriendly strategies and vocabulary for managing feelings. It even has helpful notes for parents, carers and practitioners at the back. HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472942425 • £10.99 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS 2020: PROFESSIONAL BOOKS
SHORTLISTED
What's Going On Inside My Head? Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings We all know that healthy minds are really important but how do we make sure we look after our mental health from a very young age? What’s Going On Inside My Head? is a book for children that explores practical ways we can keep our minds in good shape as well as our bodies. By talking about positive self-image, emotional intelligence, relationships and mindfulness, this book will encourage children to develop healthy habits from the start. Presented in a warm, child-friendly way, it will help establish solid foundations for every child’s current and future wellbeing and is perfect for starting conversations with children about their mental health. HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472959232 • £10.99 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS 2019: HEALTH AND WELLBEING
BRONZE AWARD
Molly Potter Molly Potter taught for 11 years in middle schools as a class teacher, science and PSHE co-ordinator before working for several years as an SRE (Sex and Relationships Education) Development Manager. Molly now works as a teacher in a short-stay school with children that have been or are at risk from being excluded from mainstream schools. She thoroughly enjoys writing teacher materials and prides herself on being able to spice up any learning objective however boring it might appear at first!
e
ALL AVAILABLE AS EBOOKS
bloomsbury.com/education
@BloomsburyEd
59
