Jessica Kingsley Publishers 6+ YR S
2 -6 YRS
BO CH OK IL S F DR O EN R
F OREVER F IN GER PR INTS A n A m az in g D is cove r y f o r Ad o p t e d Child re n SHERRIE ELDRIDGE ILLUSTRATED BY ROB WILLIAMS
2014 // hb // 9781849057783 // 32pp // £9.99
Forever Fingerprints is an uplifting children’s picture book about an adopted child who realises that her fingerprints alone give her a special connection to her birth parents.
KI T KITTE N AN D T H E TO P SY-TU RVY FE E L I N G S A S t or y Ab out Parent s W ho Ar e n’t A lways Able t o Car e JANE EVANS ILLUSTRATED BY IZZY BEAN Jun 2015 // hb // 9781849056021 // 32pp // £9.99
F RO AU T H M T H E O A R E Y R O F ‘H O W OU FE ELING BABY BEAR ?’
A PL AC E IN MY HEA RT MARY GROSSNICKLE ILLUSTRATED BY ALISON RELYEA-PARR
Kit Kitten and the Topsy-Turvy Feelings is a therapeutic storybook for children aged 2 to 6 about a kitten called Kit whose parent isn’t always able to care for them. To help support Kit Kitten, Kindly Cat comes to their house and helps Kit to identify the feelings that are mixed up inside.
HOW A R E YO U FE EL I N G TO DAY BA B Y B E A R ? Exp l o r i n g B i g Fe el i n gs Af t e r L ivi n g i n a S t o r my Hom e JANE EVANS 2014 // hb // 9781849054249 // 32pp // £9.99
This is the story of Baby Bear who lives in a home where the Big Bears have fights and arguments at night. A gentle therapeutic story to help children aged 2 to 6 years who have experience violence at the home to express and explore difficult feelings.
2- 5 YRS
4-8 YRS
A S t o r y t o H el p C h il d r en W ho H ave E x p er ience d S o m e t hi n g Sca r y MELISSA MOSES, ILLUSTRATED BY ALISON MACEACHERN This is the story of Alex who has experienced ‘scary things’, and the different things he does to cope with all the ways these scary things make him feel. This gentle storybook will help children who have experienced trauma deal with their emotions and learn coping strategies.
Oct 2015 // pb // 9781849056670 120pp // £39.00
3 -8 Y RS
// 36pp // £9.99
Charlie the chipmunk was adopted by a family of squirrels and he now wonders about his birthparents he has never met. Although this upsets him, he feels better after talking to his mother. Simple and charming this illustrated picture book is for children aged 2-5.
A L EX A N D THE SCA RY THIN GS
2015 // hb // 9781849057936 // 40pp // £9.99
S ix t h erapeutic s t or yb o o ks t o he l p c h ildren on their j our n ey t hro u gh fos t erin g o r ad o pt i o n
2014 // hb // 9781849057714
“Alex and the Scary Things explains simple and effective coping strategies such as the 5-4-3-2-1 game in a playful and approachable way. This book can jumpstart conversations both with children who have experienced ‘scary things’ and with any child who is trying to make sense of challenging emotions.”
A J OURN EY IN THE M O ON BA L LO ON Wh en I m a g es Sp e a k L o ud er th a n Wo r d s JOAN DRESCHER ILLUSTRATED BY JOAN DRESCHER 2015 // hb // 9781849057301 // 72pp // £12.99
The Moon Balloon® is here to take you on a journey through your feelings and help you let go of your worrying thoughts. With full colour illustrations, this updated and expanded edition has brand new activities to accompany the interactive story, helping children to explore and cope with their emotions.
Carlene MacMillan, MD, Adult and Child Psychiatrist, Trauma and Dissociative Unit, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School
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5-7 YRS
S MILING H EA RT MEDITATIO NS WITH LIS A AND TED (AND B ING O)
“L lo y d Jones j ob of has do accur ne a v a t e ly ery go know summ od n ab o a r is in u t c g wha h il d h w a y th o t is od de a t w il p r e s s io l amu se as n in a w e ll a s in young fo r m c h il d .” a A d o le
-D a v id C o tt re ll , P ro scent fe ss o r P sy ch o f C h il ia tr y , d & U n iv e rs it y of Le e ds
T HE PRI N CE S S AND THE FO G
LISA SPILLANE
4-8 YRS
2014 // hb // 9781848192003 // 40pp // £9.99
This vibrant picture book tells the story of Lisa, Ted and Bingo the dog at the beach. It teaches children how they can use the Qigong Healing Heart sound and other meditative techniques drawn from Traditional Chinese Medicine to overcome impatience, anger and frustration, just like Lisa and Ted.
A St or y for Children w i t h De p r e ssi o n LLOYD JONES, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM MELINDA EDWARDS MBE AND DR LINDA BAYLISS Jun 2015 // hb // 9781849056557 // 48pp // £10.99
This vibrantly illustrated story is designed to be read with children aged 5-7 who are suffering from depression. Using metaphor and full of humour, it is a relatable, enjoyable and positive read for all. The book also includes a guide by clinical paediatric psychologists.
TH E MO US E’ S H O US E Child re n’ s Re f lexolo gy f o r B e d t im e o r A nyt im e SUSAN QUAYLE
4+ YRS
ILLUSTRATED BY MELISSA MULDOON 2014 // hb // 9781848192478 // 40pp // £9.99
This picture story book about mouse and her friends’ quest to prepare for winter shows how to use reflexology with children whilst enjoying a fun bedtime read.
P RET E N D FRI E N D S A STO RY A BOU T SC H I ZOP HRE NI A A N D OT H E R I LLNE SSE S THAT C A N C AU S E H ALLU CI NATI ONS ALICE HOYLE, ILLUSTRATED BY LAUREN REIS 2015 // hb // 9781849056243 // 36pp // £8.99
Schizophrenia is explained to children (4+) through a simple story comparing a child’s fun imaginary friends to the voices that can be brought on by schizophrenia or psychosis. Little Bea talks about all the fun things she does with her pretend friend and Big Jay explains how his friends are very different and what people can do to support him.
“It was with great joy that I read this delightful book. It encapsulates those reflex points that are of most benefit to young children in the most beautifully creative way...I am sure that those parents and children who are fortunate enough to experience this book will derive enormous pleasure and benefit from it.” from the foreword by Barbara Scott
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BESTS
BESTS
ELLER
5+ Y RS
ELLER
T HE R E D B E A ST
T H E D I SA PPOIN TM EN T DR AG ON
THE PA N ICOSAURUS
C ont rollin g A n ger in Chi l dr e n w i t h Aspe rger’ s Syn drome K.I. AL-GHANI ILLUSTRATED BY HAITHAM AL-GHANI
Le ar n i n g t o co p e w ith d is a p p o intm ent (f o r al l ch il d r en a nd d ra g o n ta m er s , i n c l u di n g th o s e w ith A s p erg er syn dro m e) K.I. AL-GHANI ILLUSTRATED BY HAITHAM AL-GHANI
M a na g in g A nx iety in C h ild re n I ncl ud in g T h o s e w ith A s p e rge r Sy nd ro m e K.I. AL-GHANI ILLUSTRATED BY HAITHAM AL-GHANI
2008 // hb // 9781843109433 // 48pp // £12.99
This vibrant fully illustrated children’s storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to ‘tame the red beast’ and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger’s Syndrome.
2013 // hb // 9781849054324 // 64pp // £12.99
Dealing with disappointment through the endearing characters of the Disappointment Dragon and the Dragon of Hope. For ages 5+, with an introduction for parents and carers, and a list of management techniques at the end.
2012 // hb // 9781849053563 // 56pp // £12.99
This illustrated book teaches children who experience anxiety about Panicosaurus and Smartosaurus and how to help Smartosaurus banish Panicosaurus when he appears at times of stress by using a range of calming techniques.
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T HE GROW I N G U P BO OK F O R BOYS Wh at B oy s on the Autis m S p e c t r u m N e e d t o K now! DAVIDA HARTMAN
6+ YR S
March 2015 // 9781849055758 // 68pp // hb // £10.99
- - TOM & ELL I E -Designed to be read with boys and girls with autism or other special needs, they provide the starting point for parents and carers when discussing body changes, masturbation and personal hygeine.
T HE GROW I N G U P GUI DE F O R G I RL S Wh at Gi r ls on the Autis m S pe c t r u m N e e d t o K now! DAVIDA HARTMAN March 2015 // 9781849055741 // 68pp // hb // £10.99
These charmingly illustrated guides for girls and boys are full of facts and advice about growing up, puberty, body image, friendship, crushes and more! Written in literal language and addressing sensory issues, safety, and social skills throughout, it offers an ideal introduction to the teenage years for girls and boys with autism aged 9 to 14.
9781849055215 // £8.99
9781849055222 // £8.99
5+ YRS RECOMMENDED FOR TEACHING BODY IMAGE
9781849055239 // £8.99
YOUR BO DY I S B RI L L I A N T
I A M A N A SPIE G IRL
B o dy Re spe c t for Children SIGRUN DANIELSDOTTIR ILLUSTRATED BY BJORK BJARKDOTTIR
A b o o k f o r yo un g g ir l s w ith a utis m sp e c t r u m c o n d itio ns DANUTA BULHAK-PATERSON ILLUSTRATED BY TERESA FERGUSON
2014 // hb // 9781848192218 // 36pp // £10.99
The colourful illustrations in this picture book will help children learn to love their bodies from an early age and appreciate all the wonderful things their bodies do. The book promotes a healthy attitude which will help children understand that all bodies are different and encourage them to take good care of their bodies throughout their lives.
M IS FOR AU TIS M THE STUDENTS OF LIMPSFIELD GRANGE SCHOOL AND VICKY MARTIN Jul 2015 // pb // 9781849056847 // 96pp // £8.99
Apr 2015 // hb // 9781849056342 // 32pp // £9.99
Girls with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often quite different from boys with an ASD. In this fully-illustrated, colour storybook, Lizzie, an ‘Aspie Girl’, talks about all the things she and other girls with Asperger Syndrome sometimes find difficult, and all of the things that make them special.
A S F E ATURED ON ITV 1 D O C U M EN TA RY ‘G IRL S W ITH AUTISM ’ Written by the students of Limpsfield Grange School for girls with autism, M is for Autism is a truly authentic coming-of-age novel that shows what it’s really like to grow up feeling a bit different. Why is being normal so easy for everyone else? Will finally getting a label help M to make sense of it all? What does normal even mean anyway?
9781849055246 // £8.99
9781849055253 // £8.99
9781849055260 // £8.99
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5+ YR S
6+ YRS
A SKY OF D I A MON D S A st or y for children ab o u t l o ss, gr i e f and h o pe CAMILLE GIBBS
S E E D S OF HOPE BEREAV EM EN T A N D LO S S AC TIV ITY BO OK
2015 // hb // 9781849056229 // 48pp // £11.99
An illustrated storybook about a girl named Mia who has experienced the death of her mother. Covering all stages of grief, it is perfect for reading with bereaved children aged 5-9 as a way to help them overcome their difficult feelings. It includes in-built strategies for coping with grief and answers many questions that children have about death.
H e l p i n g C h il d r en a nd Yo un g Pe o p l e Co p e w i t h C h a n g e T h ro ug h N a tur e CAROLINE JAY ILLUSTRATED BY UNITY-JOY DALE 2014 // pb // 9781849055468 // 84pp // £14.99
Through creative activities such as making a paper memory tree, writing and drawing about feelings, and looking closely at nature, children aged 5+ learn about natural changes and how to cope with feelings of grief.
4+ Y RS
L UN A’S RED HAT A n I l l us tra t e d St o r y b o o k t o He lp C h il d r en C o p e w ith L o s s a nd S u icid e EMMI SMID Apr 2015 // hb // 9781849056298 // 34pp // £11.99
Charmingly-illustrated, this storybook follows Luna, whose mother died a year ago. It is designed to be read with children aged 6+ who have been bereaved by suicide to help them cope with their difficult feelings. The book also includes a guide for parents and professionals by Dr Riet Fiddelaers-Jaspers.
4-7 YRS
8- 11 YR S
GR A N DM A’S BOX OF M EM ORIES
WHAT D OE S D E AD M E A N ? A B o ok for Youn g Chi l d r e n t o H e l p E xpla in D e ath an d D y i n g CAROLINE JAY AND JENNI THOMAS, ILLUSTRATED BY UNITY-JOY DALE
TA L K I N G TO M Y GR A N A B O U T DY IN G
2012 // hb // 9781849053556 // 32pp // £9.99
Death is a big concept, and can be confusing and distressing to explain to young children. This simple guide presents 17 ‘big’ questions children might ask about death, and answers each clearly, simply and truthfully. Each question is accompanied by an illustration and a prompt to encourage children to explore their feelings.
My S c ho ol P roj e ct GINA LEVETE 2014 // pb // 9781898576174 // 64pp // £7.50
This illustrated book is an excellent way to talk to children about dying, to answer their questions and to help them understand what dying means. An ideal resource for teachers and parents to read with children aged 8-11.
H el p in g G ra nd m a t o Rem emb e r JEAN DEMETRIS ILLUSTRATED BY ALEX DEMETRIS 2014 // hb // 9781849055178 // 32pp // £10.99
Following Alice and her family as they put together a box of memories for their Grandma. This beautifully illustrated story book helps to explain dementia to children aged 4 to 7 years prompts discussions about what children can do to help their own grandparent living with dementia.
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