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Working with Children and Families
Children’s Books
Riley the Brave Makes it to School A Story with Tips and Tricks for Tough Transitions Jessica Sinarski A story for when kids just don’t want to go to school – with help for grown-ups! Making it to school is tough at the best of times. In the aftermath of stress or trauma, it might feel impossible! Riley Bear and his elephant parents share a peek into a tough morning. When big feelings threaten to ruin the day, this brightly illustrated story will help families find their way through. Features educational afterword for adults. 2021 | £12.99 | 3–7 years | 48pp | hb | World rights available | ISBN-9781787755185
Riley the Brave’s Sensational Senses!
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Help for Sensory and Emotional Challenges Jessica Sinarski Join Riley the Brave in his latest adventure making sense of his senses so he can finally have fun at the fair; this playful story features real-life strategies for helping children feel safe and in control. 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 | World rights available | ISBN-9781839973116
Riley the Brave – The Little Cub with Big Feelings! Help for Cubs Who Have Had A Tough Start in Life Jessica Sinarski Picture book for children who have experienced trauma, to help them understand and cope with their feelings. Riley is the story of a little bear with big feelings. Join this super-cool cub as he faces his fears with the animals who love him. This picture book is for children who have experienced trauma, to help them understand their overwhelming feelings, and learn to trust the safe grown-ups around them. Includes afterword for adults.
“Kids will see themselves in the pages of this book! And caregivers will find new tools to keep their mornings from falling apart. Riley the Brave Makes it to School is a book children will love and caregivers will read with recognition and relief. Kids will feel understood and supported in their big feelings during transitions. After all, it’s even hard for Riley to go to school some days. Parents will be empowered to try new ways of approaching these moments with playfulness, acceptance, compassion, and empathy as modeled by Riley’s safe big critters. The Afterword (for grown-ups) is packed with information and practical tools. I highly recommend this insightful, realistic, and encouraging book for kids and caregivers alike.” – Lisa Qualls, author of The Connected Parent 2020 | £12.99 | 3–7 years | 48pp | hb | World rights available | ISBN-9781787755161
