Youth Mental Health The 7th September is Youth Mental Health Day, so we asked Georgina Atwell from Toppsta, one of the UK’s leading children’s book review sites to share 10 of their favourite books that support youth mental health
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e are all aware that looking after our mental health has never been more important. Books are a fantastic way to help children with anxiety and to spark conversations about mental health in general. Check out these book recommendations by Toppsta
Rain Before Rainbows by Smriti Halls and illustrated by David Litchfield is a really reassuring picture book about a girl and a fox. The illustrations are beautiful and it has a really clear message about not giving up hope.
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The Problem with Problems by Rachel Rooney and Zehra Hicks is a bright and fun picture book that will get children talking about their problems. It’s a great conversation starter and encourages children to look at problems from different perspectives.
