Children’s Books

NOVEMBER 2022 | HB | 48PP | ISBN-9781839972119 | JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

DR PATRICK DAVEY is an NHS Consultant Psychiatrist in South London specialising in anxiety disorders. He has a specialist interest in psychotherapy and CBT

DR ANNA SMITH is a Principal Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS working in the treatment of anxiety disorders, using CBT and compassion focussed therapy.

ANNE WILSON has an MA in illustration from Central St Martins College of Art, London and has been practising as an illustrator for over 20 years.

Cheeky Worries

A Story to Help Children Talk About and Manage Scary Thoughts and Everyday Worries

Patrick Davey and Anna Smith

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 4-8 develop resilience and deal with anxiety.

MARCH 2023 | TP | 80PP | ISBN-9781839974625 | JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

DAWN HUEBNER, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist and Parent Coach specializing in childhood anxiety. She is the author of numerous books including the award-winning What to Do When You Worry Too Much and Outsmarting Worry.

Facing Mighty Fears About Baddies and Villains

Dawn Huebner, PhD

Many children are afraid of baddies and villains who do, in fact, do hurtful things. But sometimes fear far outstrips danger, and even children who are safe feel apprehensive all the time. Facing Mighty Fears About Baddies and Villains teaches 3 steps to help manage ongoing fears.

Part of the Dr. Dawn’s Mini Books About Mighty Fears series and designed to help children ages 6-10 tackle their fears and live happier lives.

Fun Facts engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and supplemental Resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals.

Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up

Dawn Huebner, PhD

Illustrated by Liza Stevens

No one like to throw up, but emetophobia is different, turning disgust into dread. Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up presents techniques to help shrink this common fear.

APR 2022 | TP | 80PP ISBN-9781787759251 | 39 BLACK & WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS | JKP | WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Facing Mighty Fears About Health

Dawn Huebner, PhD

Illustrated by Liza Stevens

Thinking about our body’s functions can be scary, especially when it morphs into Health Anxiety that gets in the way of everyday life. Facing Mighty Fears About Health teaches 4 steps to manage ‘false alarm’ fears.

APR 2022 | TP | 80PP | ISBN-9781787759282 | 39 BLACK & WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS | JKP | WORLD RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Facing Mighty Fears About Animals

Dawn Huebner, PhD

Illustrated by Liza Stevens

Fear of animals that slither, bite, and sting can get in the way of going places and doing things. Facing Might Fears About Animals teaches children techniques to shrink over-size fears. Fun Facts about bees, dogs, spiders, and snakes engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers and supplemental resource section make this the perfect guide for parents and mental health professionals. happier lives.

APR 2022 | TP | 80PP | ISBN-9781787759466 | 40 BLACK & WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS | RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED): CHEERS PUBLISHING COMPANY

Facing Mighty Fears About Trying New Things

Dawn Huebner, PhD

Illustrated by Liza Stevens

First time jitters are normal, but when they turn into tears and outright refusal, the world shrinks in problematic ways. Facing Mighty Fears About Trying New Things teaches children to manage uncertainty about new experiences.

APR 2022 | TP | 80PP | ISBN-9781787759503 | 35 BLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS | RIGHTS SOLD: CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED): CHEERS PUBLISHING COMPANY

JANUARY 2023 | TP | 48PP | ISBN-9781839974960 | JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

LOURDES UBIDIA is a New York born illustrator and animator. She graduated from The City College of New York and works as a children’s book designer. When Lourdes isn’t drawing, and no matter what colour her mood cloud is, she can be found dog walking on any given day.

Manny’s Mood Clouds

A Story about Moods and Mood Disorders

Lourdes Ubidia, with A Guide for Adults by Aimee Daramus

What is Elijah to do?

Elijah’s brother Manny has been different lately. Not different in how he looks, or feels, or sounds. Just different in how he acts. Not to mention the big colourful clouds above his head! There are yellow ones, and red ones, and blue and purple too... Elijah has tried to make the clouds above Manny’s head go away but they always seem to stay!

Join Elijah and Manny as they find out more about mood disorders and discover how to support a friend or sibling with their difficult feelings. Ideal for ages 5+, the book also includes a short guide for adults with tips on supporting children impacted by mood disorders.

OCTOBER 2022 | HB | 48PP | ISBN-9781839973116 | JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

JESSICA SINARSKI, LPCMH is a dynamic presenter, bilingual author, and clinical supervisor. She equips parents and professionals to be healers for hurting children, igniting both passion and know-how in audiences. She has also been a Certified Adoption Therapist since 2008.

ZACHARY KLINE is an illustrator from New Jersey who enjoys drawing, playing music, and spending time with his wife Natasha and four lovely children, Eden, Zethan, Alina and Dax.

Riley the Brave’s Sensational Senses

Help for Sensory and Emotional Challenges

Jessica Sinarski

Riley the Brave is a little bear with big feelings. He really wants to have fun at the fair, but sometimes he struggles just making it to school, especially on the STINKY, BUMPY, NOISY bus!

It is hard for Riley to focus and have fun when he is feeling so many confusing sensations! He has porcupine moments and grumps at his friends, or turtle moments when he just wants to be alone. He even had a tiger moment, roaring at his teacher. With all these big feelings, how can he ever go to the fair?

Riley the Brave’s Sensational Senses teaches children about their senses through a playful story with real-life strategies for emotion regulation. It also features an educational afterword for grownups that explains our eight senses and includes tips for getting the most out of the book.

NOVEMBER 2022 | HB | 32PP | ISBN-9781839973727 | JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS

SARAH NAISH is an adoptive parent and mum to five adult children. She is also the author of a series of books for adoptive and foster families: Therapeutic Parenting Books and a range of therapeutic story books for children who have experienced trauma. She thinks cake and a cuppa is the best medicine and just between us - she used to tell her children that if they lied, a spot on their tongue would turn blue. Luckily that tall tale didn’t come true!

The Lie That Wasn’t

Big Things Happen When Little Lies Come True…

Sarah Naish, Illustrated by Lily Fossett

Arthur is daydreaming in class when his teacher announces, “Remember it’s Parents’ Evening tonight - don’t forget to give your parents the letter.”

Oh no! Arthur hasn’t been doing his homework and doesn’t want to get in trouble. Time to tell a lie! But then something strange happens - Arthur’s lies start to come true...

Mum is at space camp; dad has a snazzy new car and Mr Lott the teacher is stuck up a tree tangled up with sticky tape! Arthur starts to worry - now if he tells the wrong lie, someone could get hurt.

This entertaining story for children aged 4-8 helps children to explore how telling tricky truths is usually better than telling little lies.