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Emotional Challenges
Cheeky Worries
A Story to Help Children Talk About and Manage Scary Thoughts and Everyday Worries Patrick Davey and Anna Smith
Illustrated by Anne Wilson
Finn LOVES adventures and having fun! But when he starts to have ‘cheeky worries’, a Wise Owl knows just what to do...
Cheeky worries are those sneaky thoughts that pop up when you’re least expecting it. You might be getting ready for bed, playing with friends at the park or having fun on the bus when suddenly a scary thought pops into your head.
Through the character of Finn and a wise owl, this book equips children and adults with a common language to discuss their emotional worlds and worries. It gently introduces psychological principles and evidence-based techniques that help children ages 4–7 develop resilience and deal withanxiety.
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nOv 2022 | £10.99 | 4–7 yeArs | 48pp | HB | cOlOur | isBn-9781839972119
The Mindful Magician and the Trip to Feelings Town
Tips and Tricks to Help the Youngest Readers Regulate their Emotions and Senses Lauren Brukner
We are going to take a trip to a very special town called Feelings Town. In this town there are kids who need our help because they are having different super-strong feelings. Do you ever feel angry, sad or worried, get startled by big sounds, or not realise how hungry you are?
Don’t worry, the Mindful Magician is here to help! In this book you’ll learn fun tricks that will ZAP those feelings away. And the best bit is once you’ve learned those powers, you will be able to use them yourself anytime you feel those feelings!
This illustrated picture book shows children aged 5+ different self-regulation strategies for dealing with strong emotions and overwhelming sensory experiences, and how to understand interoceptive senses.
A fun-packed self-regulation picture book from bestselling author and occupational therapist Lauren Brukner, The Mindful Magician takes the child reader on a journey to meet five kids experiencing strong emotions and interoceptive feelings. Through the magic of self-regulation strategies, children will learn many ways to manage them.
Oct 2022 | £12.99 | 3–10 yeArs | 40pp | HB | isBn-9781839971389
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The Monster Book of Feelings
Creative Activities and Stories to Explore Emotions and Mental Health Amie Taylor
Illustrated by Richy K. Chandler
This collection of monster-themed stories and activities will help children to understand and articulate tricky emotions, such as worry, sadness, anger, jealousy and more. It can be used individually or in a group setting, and includes a guide for adults with explanations, further activities and resources for more support.
– Dr Pooky Knightsmith
FeB 2022 | £22.99 | 0 yeArs | 208pp | pB | 35 B&W illustrAtiOns | isBn-9781787759008
14 THE MONSTER BOOK OF FEELINGS THE MONSTER BWELCOME TO ICICLE ISLAND… OOK OF FEELINGS 15
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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Worried about the dark? This book contains six stories, each one exploring a different feeling or emotion. Following each story there are follow up questions and activities to help you explore that emotion further. At the back is a guide for the adult working through this book with you. There are also some fun drama activities for them to do with you. This is a book packed full of monsters, but it is very important for me to tell you that these are the very best, most wonderful kind of monsters – they are fun and friendly and silly and often quite cute. They are also shy, and scared of humans. Of course, in real life there are no such things as monsters. Which is a shame, because I’d love to make friends with a few of the monsters in this book. So, if you’re ready, let’s begin – it’s time to journey to Icicle Island and meet some of our monster friends.
All the best,
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As the day went on, news spread of Noor’s wonderful elephant painting, and monsters came from all over Icicle Island to see it on the wall at the restaurant. The local newspaper, The Icicle, visited the restaurant to take a photograph with Noor standing next to her drawing. Later that day Ana, Wahid and Treasure all went to see Noor and celebrate her great success with her. It was a day that Noor would never forget; she felt so incredibly proud of her work, and so happy that everyone wanted to congratulate her. Her drawing stayed up in the restaurant for a long time, and eventually got moved to the Monster Museum in the village square, where it stayed for many years and became known to monsters across the island.
THOMAS AND THE BACKPACK FULL OF WORRIES WORRY MOBILE
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If a friend ever has a worry that seems too big for you to handle and you don’t know how to respond, it’s very important that you share it with an adult. Although you can be a good friend, you don’t have to handle other people’s worries all by yourself.
THE WISE OLD MONSTER SAYS…
TALKING TO AN ADULT
In the story, Thomas’ worries got heavier the more he carried them around. Once he talked to Sara, he found that his worries felt a bit lighter. They hadn’t gone away completely, but they felt a bit more manageable for him. No matter how silly or small a worry seems, talking to an adult you trust is very important. It could be a teacher, a parent or carer, a grown-up sibling or a grandparent. Whoever it is, there will be lots of adults who will want to help make your worries a bit lighter. In the story, a worry looked like a paper aeroplane. Follow the instructions on the next page on how to make a paper aeroplane. You will need:
• A coat hanger
• Some string
• Sticky tape • A piece of white paper • A pen
On the inside of the paper aeroplane you can write down something that worries you, or has worried you in the past. It may be standing up to speak in an assembly, moving house, falling out with a friend or it may be spiders or thunderstorms or the dark. If you don’t feel comfortable writing something that worries you, perhaps you could write down one of Thomas’ worries instead.
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FEELING PROUD
Feeling proud is very important when we’ve done something well. Can you think of some things you’ve done in the past to be proud of and write them in to the Icicle Island gallery?
The Lie That Wasn’t
Sarah Naish
Illustrated by Kath Grimshaw
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Arthur hasn’t been doing his homework and is worried about his parents finding out. He tells a lie, but then something strange happens... Find out how Arthur’s life is turned upside down, as his lies start to become true! This is a simple, fun story which also helps children aged 4–8 to explore why usually, it’s best to face even tricky truths.
nOv 2022 | £10.99 | 4–8 yeArs | 32pp | HB | cOlOur picture BOOk | isBn-9781839973727
Riley the Brave Makes it to School
A Story with Tips and Tricks for Tough Transitions Jessica Sinarski
Illustrated by Zachary Kline
A story for when kids just don’t want to go to school – with help for grown-ups!
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– Kendra Morris-Jacobson, MA, Director of Oregon Post-Adoption Resource Center
Jun 2021 | £12.99 | 3–7 yeArs | 48pp | HB | Fully illustrAted | isBn-9781787755185
Riley the Brave’s Sensational Senses!
Help for Sensory and Emotional Challenges Jessica Sinarski
Illustrated by Zachary Kline
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Sensory and emotional challenges can make it tough to have fun – even at exciting places like the fair. All of the smells, sounds, and sights can just be too much! When sensory overload threatens to ruin the day, this brightly illustrated story will help families find their way through. Features an educational afterword for adults.
sep 2022 | £12.99 | 3–7 yeArs | 48pp | HB | illustrAted 4X4 | isBn-9781839973116
