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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!
BESTSELLER
How Are You Feeling Today?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Perfect for sharing, How Are You Feeling Today? is the best-selling book filled with fun, imaginative ways to help children understand and cope with a whole range of positive and negative emotions.
The sticker book is the perfect companion. It’s packed with creative activities and boredom busters to provide hours of entertainment for any young child!
HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472906090 • £10.99
PB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp • 9781472966735 • £5.99
How Are You Feeling Today? Activity and Sticker Book – Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
6+
Let's Talk About When Someone Dies
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Talking to young children about death is never going to be easy but this book is ideal for starting those difficult conversations. With engaging illustrations and honest advice, it sensitively covers what death means to different people, why someone dies and what happens to their body afterwards.
HB • 250 x 250mm • 32pp 9781472955340 • £10.99
6+
Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
This book uses simple language to answer complex questions about sex and relationships, and covers all manner of tricky subjects from puberty to consent with delicate accuracy and honesty. Filled with engaging illustrations, it’s perfect for explaining the facts of life to small children.
HB • 250 x 250mm • 48pp 9781472946416 • £12.99 PRACTICAL PRE-SCHOOL AWARDS 2018 SILVER AWARD What's Worrying You?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
Worrying is normal and we all do it! From falling out with friends and feeling ill to seeing scary things on TV, even the youngest child needs help with exploring these feelings. This charming book helps children find the words to describe what’s bothering them and provides helpful suggestions for how to deal with these worries.
HB • 250 x 250mm • 32 pp 9781472949806 • £10.99
Will You Be My Friend?
Molly Potter, illustrated by Sarah Jennings
How do we make friends? What makes us a good friend? And what makes us not such a good friend? These are the questions Molly Potter poses in her delightful picture book about friendship and all the issues surrounding it. Filled with beautiful illustrations, it is both humorous and charming, and prompts children to discuss the idea of friendship more openly.
