When a book might help: health and wellbeing
When a book might help
Health and wellbeing
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Sometimes I Feel Sad by Jaclyn Jaycox
What does it mean to be sad? It's normal for people to feel down sometimes. Learn what it feels like, what causes it and how to turn sad feelings into happy ones. Big, diverse photos illustrate what sadness looks like. A mindfulness activity will give children the chance to practise managing their emotions. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The Perfect Shelter by Clare Helen Walsh
At first nobody knew. Then they told me my sister was sick. But together we'll ride out the storms, And today is the perfect day to build a shelter and be together. A beautiful, powerful and uplifting story, exploring the complicated emotions we feel when someone we love has a serious illness. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The Soup Movement by Ben Davies
When Jordan finally gets invited to go to the chippy with the cool kids, he feels stupid carrying around a flask of mum's wholesome soup. He decides instead to give it to a homeless man called Harry. It's this one act of kindness that leads to a host of new friendships and a community movement. | Ages: 9+ | Physical Book |
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Who Will Love Me When You're Gone? by Anna Friend
With his mum very poorly, Jack is worried about what will happen when she's gone. Will Mummy take her love as well? Anna Friend was inspired to write this book in memory of her friend Ellen Wollaston-Cooper, who lost her life to breast cancer, but prepared her young family for the journey they were on with love and strength. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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A is Amazing by Wendy Cooling
An anthology of more than thirty poems from celebrated poets, all exploring feelings, moods and emotions. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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A No-Sneeze Pet by Diana G Gallagher
Emma really wants a pet to cuddle, but there is a problem. Her mum is allergic to animal fur. Her friends Kyle and Mia are determined to help her find the perfect no-sneeze pet. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth
Alan loves being scary. His big, scary teeth are just the thing for scaring everyone in the jungle. But Alan has a secret – his teeth come out at night. What will happen when his teeth go missing? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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All Birds Have Anxiety by Kathy Hoopmann
Life as a bird can be stressful! From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, All Birds Have Anxiety uses colourful images and astute explanations to explore with gentle humour what it means to live with anxiety day-today, and how to begin to deal with it. The combination of understanding and gentle humour makes this the ideal introduction to anxiety disorder for those diagnosed with this condition, their family and friends and those generally interested in understanding anxiety. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Alone Together by Julia Seal
It isn’t a normal sort of a day. The Sun is up, the birds are out, but everybody’s indoors. Having to stay home can be confusing and lonely for children. This heart-warming story by author-illustrator Julia Seal highlights the importance of friendship and community during these challenging times. The beautiful illustrations and message of hope will help children to see the power of togetherness, and understand that even though we might feel like we’re alone, we’re alone together. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Ambulance, ambulance! by Sally Sutton
A reassuring, read-aloud exploration of the work of paramedics and ambulance crews. There’s been a crash and the crew at the ambulance station jumps into action. Nee nar nee nar. They respond to the emergency call, attend to the injuries of a young boy who has fallen off his bike and then take him to the hospital for treatment. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Anna Hibiscus' Song by Atinuke and Lauren Tobia
Anna Hibiscus feels so happy this morning she things she might go pop! What is she going to do with all that happiness? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Exploring emotions by Paul Christelis
This mindfulness story book for children includes simple mindfulness activities, which have been shown to help relieve stress and anxiety and improve health and mental well-being. This book shows children how to cope with different emotions, from anger and jealous, to sadness and disappointment. The children are gently guided into mindfulness exercises that encourage an exploration of emotions. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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All about feelings by Felicity Brooks
How are you feeling today? This fun, friendly and reassuring introduction to feelings is designed to help young children recognise, understand and name how they’re feeling and learn to talk about and manage their emotions in helpful ways. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Feeling Angry! by Katie Douglass
This picture book story explores feelings of anger in a light-hearted way using everyday situations that children might be familiar with. This book shows different reasons why young people might become angry, illustrates scenarios of them behaving angrily, and gives advice on how to calm anger in yourself and to be able to help other people. Ideal for home or classroom, this book contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with feeling angry. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Where the wild things are by Maurice Sendak
The classic picture book about the use of imagination to control anger. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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When sadness comes to call by Eva Eland
When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it’s welcome. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Grumpy duck by Joyce Dunbar
Duck discovers that her pond is dry and then no-one will play with her. A little black cloud starts to follow her round. Will she be able to shake off her bad mood? | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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How are you feeling today? by Molly Potter
Children have strong feelings and they can’t always handle them very well. Perfect for sharing, How Are You Feeling Today? is packed with fun, imaginative ways to help children understand and cope with a whole range of different emotions. A great dip-in book where children can choose a feeling that relates to them and then turn to the page that provides child-friendly strategies for dealing with that feeling. Helpful parent/carer notes at the back of the book provide more ideas for parents to use with their child and other strategies to try out together and practice the all-important skill of dealing with feelings. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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How do you feel? by Anthony Browne
This book beautifully illustrates a variety of different feelings. A straightforward way to explore the way very young children are feeling. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Hug by Jez Alborough
A warm, reassuring, almost wordless story with a satisfying ending. Bobo the baby chimp sees all the animals hugging their families but feels lonely himself. Finally he finds his mum – big hugs! | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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I'm not grumpy! by Steve Smallman
At the edge of the forest lives one grumpy mouse. He’s the grumpiest and grouchiest mouse for miles around. But one day he meets a little lost badger who desperately needs his help. This is a heartwarming tale about the happiness that comes from making friends. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Isle of you by David LaRochelle
Some days are harder to get through than others. Whenever you’re sad, or lonely, or angry, there’s one place you can always go: the Isle of You. Take a moment to shake off your worries, then set sail to a land where your dreams can come true. Soar on the back of an eagle, hunt for treasure, watch dancing polar bears on roller skates – anything you can imagine is yours. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Looking for yesterday by Alison Jay
A young boy starts to ponder how he can go back to yesterday his best day ever! His grandfather persuades him to always look forward and never back as there is more happiness to come. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Love is my favourite thing by Emma Chichester Clark
Plum has lots of favourite things, but love is absolutely her very favourite. Plum loves her family and they love her, but trouble loves Plum too. Sometimes she can't help doing naughty things. Will her family still love her? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Marvin gets mad by Joseph Theobald
When Molly eats the apple that Marvin wants he gets so mad that he turns into a stamping, stomping monster. A funny story about the importance of keeping calm and not losing your temper. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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My mixed emotions: learn to love your feelings by Elinor Greenwood
A discussion book crammed with all sorts of emotions ending with how unique you are and to believe in a positive mindset. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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My big shouting day! by Rebecca Patterson
Bella is having a bad day – and it just makes her shout. Only her magic Mummy can make things better. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Ravi's roar by Tom Percival
Most of the time Ravi can control his temper but, one day, he lets out the tiger within. Being a tiger is great fun at first – tigers can do ANYTHING they want! But who wants to play with a growling, roaring, noisy, wild tiger who won’t share or play nicely? Ravi is about to discover something very important about expressing his feelings and making amends. A clever and engaging book about temper tantrums, dealing with emotions and learning to express and understand your feelings. The perfect book for helping with bad days and noisy outbursts. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Sweep by Louise Greig
Ed’s bad mood is beautifully depicted in this autumnal story. Although at the start he gets swept away he realises that it is his choice as to how he behaves. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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The bad mood and the stick by Lemony Snicket
This shows how an emotion can pass from one person to the next. A different take on discussing emotions. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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The bad tempered ladybird by Eric Carle
The bad tempered ladybird refuses to share the aphids. He meets bigger and bigger creatures, all of whom he wants to fight. He finally encounters a whale, who sends him back to the leaf with the aphids, which he now willingly shares with a friendly ladybird. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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The big angry roar by Jonathan Lambert
Cub is angry, so he stomps and smashes and roars! But now he just feels worse! Maybe his friends can help? The perfect story for any child experiencing feelings of anger and learning what to do with them. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The colour of happy by Laura Baker
A beautiful exploration of feelings shown through colour as one little boy navigates a range of emotions – from happiness and excitement to hope and love, all on his way to present a gift to his mum. Blue is for the calm I feel wandering in the spring. Yellow is for happy when I spot a special thing. This book is the perfect introduction to both emotions and colours. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The zebra who was sad by Rachel Elliot
Zebra feels sad when his friend Giraffe moves away. Will his other friends and a letter from Giraffe make a difference? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Turtle comes out of her shell: a book about feeling shy by Sue Graves
Turtle overcomes her shyness to take part in the school talent show. There are notes at the back to help when sharing this book with a child. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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I'm not (very) afraid of being alone by Anna Milbourne
A little girl doesn't like being left alone in a room in her house, even though her daddy is just in the next room. Told from the little girl's perspective, the story explores a worry common to young children in a gentle, humorous way, coming to a lovely, comforting conclusion that might help allay any similar fears a reader may have. Beautiful laser cut holes emphasise her feeling of being alone and her feeling of connectedness to her father throughout the book. Gorgeous, characterful illustrations bring the little girl and her family warmly to life. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The Fears you fear by Rachel Rooney
What happens if you meet a Fear? It's a frightening thing, and it's different for us all. Some are helpful and keep us safe, others cannot be explained. You can fight them and tame them, but sometimes, you might find you were mistaken, and the Fear was really excitement all along! One thing's for sure - often the things you fear are more afraid of you. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Scared Little Red Riding Hood by Sue Nicholson
Little Red Riding Hood is scared of everything - animals, the dark and the way the wind howls through the trees in the forest. When she finds a lost wolf cub in need of help, can she find courage to brave the forest? Learn about bravery in this story of Little Red Riding Hood and her fairytale friends. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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A shelter for Sadness by Anne Booth
This shows how sadness is part of everyone's lives, sometimes it is very dominant and at other times, we almost forget it is there. It does not depict a particular situation so is very useful to use in a variety of circumstances. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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A little bit of respect by Claire Alexander
In this follow-up to 'A Little Bit Different' and 'A Little Bit of Courage', the Ploofers are back for a heartwarming exploration of self-awareness and respect. The Ploofers are visiting a new island and are excited to meet the residents. But when one islander singles out Little One as an adorable cutie pie, Little One isn't happy and becomes frustrated with the way he is being treated. Will Little One learn to be assertive and stand up for himself? | Age 0+ | Physical Book |
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Bounce back from disappointment by Gill Hasson
When things don't go the way you hoped. When plans change. When someone doesn't do what they promised they would. Any of these things can trigger disappointment in children. In response, they may feel upset, despondent or angry. This book helps children learn how to deal with their disappointment. It explains how and why we feel disappointed, and why we think, feel and do the things we do when we're disappointed. It explains how children can move past disappointment, to gain a sense of perspective and to think and act more positively. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Feeling shy by Susie Williams
Cute photographs of animals showing emotion, combined with simple text, explains to children how to understand and deal with their own emotions Coming across emotions for the first time, children might think they are the only ones to feel this way. These books will help children to understand that feelings and emotions are universal and that they needn't be overwhelming. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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How to mend a friend by Karl Newson
Some friends need a great big hug to make them feel well. Some prefer to be alone. Some listen, others tell. 'How to Mend a Friend' is a heartfelt picture book which touches on empathy, loss and friendship. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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I really want to shout! by Simon Philip
A little girl explores different ways to manage her anger in this laugh-out-loud story. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Let go of Jealousy by Gill Hasson
It's not always easy for a child to know when they're jealous; sometimes they may have felt sad and upset or cross and angry and not know why. But when a child thinks it's not fair that someone else has got something they want or can do something that they can't, or when they envy what someone else has or can do, then they're experiencing jealousy. Jealousy can bring all sorts of difficult feelings and unhelpful behaviour with it. 'Let Go of Jealousy' suggests ways in which a child can learn to recognise and manage jealousy; to control jealousy before it controls them. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Shark feels shy by Katie Woolley and David Arumi
Shark Feels Shy' is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of shyness and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Shark wants to participate in his class's 'Show and Tell' but he feels too shy to come forward. Luckily his teacher has a good idea to help him build confidence. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Snow White and the very angry dwarf by Steve Smallman
Snow White meets the seven dwarves, whilst hiding in their cottage from the Wicked Queen. The dwarves all seem very friendly - all except for one! Angry causes problems for everybody. He stomps and kicks and shouts! When Angry loses his temper after supper, Snow White decides to talk to him to get to the bottom of his anger problem. Her good advice leads Angry to apologise to the other dwarves and change his ways. But how will he react when he encounters the Wicked Queen, who has tracked Snow White down to the dwarfs' cottage? | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Swordfish feels sad by Katie Woolley and David Arumi
This is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of sadness and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Swordfish is upset because her dad is going away for a while to care for a sick relative. Swordfish learns that talking about her feelings, thinking about the future and doing things she enjoys all help her to cope with her feelings. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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When Cucumber Lost his Cool by Michelle Robinson
Kevin the Cucumber is so cool - everybody knows it! Whenever anyone gets hot and bothered, Kevin is always there to cool them down. He even has his own super cool cucumber song. But when Kevin starts to feel like his friends are leaving him out, something happens that has never happened before: Kevin loses his cool! | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Who is happy? pictures by Jarvis
Who is happy to be playing paper aeroplanes? Who is sad that the last slice of cake has gone? This fun, interactive book teaches children to understand 12 key emotions and recognise them in others. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Grandma by Jessica Shepherd
This book is written like a diary and shows what happens when a grandparent has to go into a care home. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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My Grandpa by Marta Altes
A look at old age through the eyes of a young bear who adores his grandfather. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Pearl by Sally Murphy
Pearl’s whole world is changing because her grandmother has Alzheimer’s. When her grandmother dies Pearl finds a way to cope by writing a poem that she reads out at the funeral. Ages: 7+
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Really and Truly by Emilie Rivard and Anne Claire Delisle
This gentle book explores dementia and its effects in a positive and hopeful manner. Ideal for helping parents to discuss an often distressing situation. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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The tide by Clare Helen Welsh
Grandad doesn’t remember things like he used to. But I love him as much as I always have. And I know that he loves me. A story about families, laughter, and how we can help a loved one with dementia live well. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Blessu by Dick King-Smith and Adrienne Kennaway
Blessu is a little elephant with a big problem – he has terrible hay fever. | Ages: 7+ | Physical Book |
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Charlie has Asthma by Jenny Leigh
Simple story of Charlie the cheetah who is diagnosed with asthma and given advice and help to cope with it. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Cloud Busting by Malorie Blackman
A story about bullying, friendship and the hazards of a peanut allergy. Told in verse. | Ages: 9+ | eBook | Physical Book |
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Max the Champion by Sean Stockdale
Max is mad about sport and thinks about it all the time. Max also has asthma – his inhaler is on his bedside cabinet when he is in bed and he uses it during the course of the school day. This inclusive picture book shows people with disability as part of the everyday environment. The clues are often subtle, but that’s probably why it works so well. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Giraffe Problems by Jory John
Edward the giraffe can’t understand why his neck is as long and bendy and ridiculous as it is. No other animal has a neck this absurd. He’s tried disguising it, dressing it up, strategically hiding it behind bushes – anything he can think of. But just when he’s exhausted his neck-hiding options, a turtle ambles in and tries to help him understand that his neck has a purpose – and looks excellent in a bow tie. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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I’m a Girl! by Yasmeen Ismail
The girl in this book is spontaneous, fast, strong and loud and is forever getting mistaken for a boy. Who says pink is for girls and blue is for boys? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Jungle Grumble by Julia Jarman
The animals in the jungle all have bits of their bodies they don’t like, so Lion sets up a Swap Shop. The animals rush to change the way they look, but it doesn’t make them happy. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Slug Needs a Hug by Jeanne Willis
Slug is worried because his mummy doesn’t give him hugs. He thinks he needs to make himself look more attractive. He asks other animals to suggest ways he could improve his appearance. Eventually he finds out the real reason mummy doesn’t give hugs and that she is very good at giving kisses. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Tall by Jez Alborough
Everyone is taller than Bobo so he climbs onto other animals in an effort to be the tallest. When he slips and falls he decides he happy to be small after all. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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The Yoga Ogre by Peter Bently
An amusing picture book which encourages children to look after their bodies and find a sport that suits them. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Cappy and the Whale by Kateryna Babkina
When eight-year-old Cappy discovers a whale swimming outside of his bedroom window, it's fair to say he's quite surprised. Given how long he's spent in hospital, Cappy has had plenty of time to read a lot of books on animals, and he's never heard of a whale that can fly. Thanks to his leukaemia, Cappy's used to not being allowed to do things he wants - like eating sweets, playing with dogs, or roaming too far from his protective family - so he's delighted when the amazing whale not only speaks to him, but asks him to join him for a ride in the sky. Soon, Cappy and the whale are the best of friends, and together they will go on an amazing journey of imagination, hope and curiosity. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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I know someone with cancer by Sue Barraclough
This book helps demystifies cancer and also helps children who are living with or know someone living with cancer feel as though they aren’t alone. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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only one of me by Lisa Wells
"In this tender rhyming picture book, a mum facing terminal illness tells her child how she wishes there were more of her so they could have more time to spend together. She wants more time to go on adventures, to hug and to tell her daughter that she loves her, and to guide her through all her years growing up. Mum reassures her daughter that her whole family – Daddy, Uncles, Aunties, Grandparents and friends – will become a little bit more like Mum, and show her every single bit of love that she needs to help her heal after Mum is gone. The book ends asking her child to remember all the joy and fun they had when they were still together." | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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What you need to know about cancer by Chris Forest
Cancer can be a scary word. But the more you know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of cancer, the better equipped you are to understand this disease. Clear, concise information breaks down the disease, the experience of having it, or relating to someone who has cancer. | Ages: 7+ | Physical Book |
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Be Brave Little Penguin by Giles Andrade
Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there’s just one problem – he’s scared of water. Can Pip-Pip overcome his fears and finally take the plunge? This irresistible story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement – and a whole lot of heart – to finally make that leap! | Ages: 3+ | Physical book |
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Girls can do Anything by Caryl Hart
Challenges all female stereotypes with strong positive role models. The rhyming texts makes this fun to read aloud. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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A little bit brave by Nicola Kinnear
Logan is a stay-at-home bunny - but he's about to discover how brave he really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn't want to go. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can just pluck up courage to look . . . A LITTLE BIT BRAVE is a funny, reassuring picture book which shows that we're all a lot braver than we think. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Jabari jumps by Gaia Cornwall
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash. In a sweet tale of overcoming your fears, debut author-illustrator Gaia Cornwall captures a moment at the swimming pool between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Miss Hazeltine’s Home for Shy and Fearful Cats by Alicia Potter and Birgitta Sif
This book is full of scaredy cats. Cats terrified of mice, cats frightened of birds; cats who can’t pounce, cats who won’t purr. Miss Hazeltine takes them all into her Home for Shy and Fearful Cats and she teaches them everything she knows, but will Miss Hazeltine be able to help the most shy and fearful kitty of them all? This is a story about conquering your fears, being brave and finding your moment to shine. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Sophie Shyosaurus by Brian Moses and Mike Gordon
Sophie is a very shy dinosaur. She hates meeting someone new or having to stand up and talk in school. Will she ever stop being so shy? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Great Big Book of Feelings by Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith
Sophie is a very shy dinosaur. She hates meeting someone new or having to stand up and talk in school. Will she ever stop being so shy? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright and Jim Field
Sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not . . . but if you let it, change can be the making of you. Kevin the Koala discovers this and more in this delightful picture book. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright and Jim Field
Being little isn’t always easy. But when Mouse sets off on a journey to find his roar, he discovers that even the smallest creature can have the heart of a lion. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Think big! by Kes Gray
Humpty Dumpty and his nursery rhyme friends are discussing what they want to be when they grow up. Humpty wants to be a boiled egg, but his friends are encouraging him to think bigger! ‘You could be an artist!’ said Little Boy Blue. ‘Look for clues and become a detective!’ said Little Bo Peep. ‘Buy a pair of football boots and become a footballer,’ said Wee Willy Winky. Will Humpty think big and reach for the stars? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Going to the Dentist
This ‘first reader’ gives has lots of information about dental health in a story format. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Little Mouse and the Red Wall by Britta Teckentrup
What lies beyond the red wall? Mouse’s friends don’t know – but that doesn’t stop them feeling scared. Can Mouse find the courage to travel into the unknown, where a world of freedom and possibility awaits? | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett
Orion is scared of a lot of things. Most of all, he’s scared of the dark. One nigh, Dark comes to show Orion how the world looks from his point of view. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Pirates Aren't Scared of the Dark! by Maudie Powell-Tuck and Alison Edgson
Freddie is sleeping outside in his amazing pirate tent. It’s brilliant! But then his torch goes out and he hears a rustle, rustle, rustle in the dark. Suddenly Freddie doesn’t feel very brave. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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The Black Dog by Levi Pinfold
In this modern fairy tale about the power of fear, a black dog appearing outside a family’s home. It grows and grows the more family members see it. Only Small, the youngest of the Hope family, has the courage to face it. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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The Dark by Lemony Snickett and Jon Klassen
The story of Laszlo and how he stopped being afraid of the dark. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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The Elephant Who Was Scared by Rachel Elliot
When Little Elephant can’t find his mummy, the jungle seems a scary place. Among the spooky noises and dark shapes, he meets a lost leopard cub. How will the frightened pair find their way home? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Fox In The Dark by Alison Green and Deborah Allwright
Who’s afraid of the fox in the dark? Rabbit is, so are Duck, Mouse and Lamb. This amusing bedtime book follows these animals as they come face to face with the fearsome fox. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Horrid Henry's Nits by Francesca Simon
Horrid Henry gets nits but Perfect Peter, his little brother, doesn’t. This makes Henry determined to share his nits with every child he knows. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Itch Scritch Scratch by Eleanor Updale and Sarah Horne
The kids in this dyslexia-friendly picture book have got – whisper it – nits! All the mummies are going mad with the nit-combs and the mayonnaise and even the hoover – but the nits don’t care. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Nat's naughty nits by Giles Andreae and Jess Mikhail
When some scritchy-scratchy nits climb on to Nat’s head, they get up to all sorts of naughty things. This hilarious tale of getting nits (and getting rid of them) is guaranteed to give children the giggles. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Scritch scratch, we have nits by Miriam Moss
One day a tiny insect, no bigger than a freckle, climbs into Miss Calypso’s classroom. Nobody notices until Polly scritches, Joshua scratches and soon the whole class is scritching and scratching! | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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George visits the Doctor by Nicola Smee
George and Bear both have a sore throat, so they’re off to visit the doctor. If anyone can help them feel better, the doctor can! | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Going to the Doctor by Vivian French
Cherry has a cold and doesn’t want to go to the doctor. In fact, when she gets there, she has fun. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Going to the Hospital by Roderick Hunt, Annemarie Young and Alex Brychta
Chip has hurt his leg while training for a football match and Dad has to take him to the hospital. Read this story to learn about what happens in hospitals and what treatment you might need for a broken leg. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Peppa goes to Hospital by Neville Astley and Mark Baker
Pedro Pony is poorly, so Peppa Pig and her friends go to visit him in hospital. Pedro tells them all about the hospital and shows Peppa and her friends that it isn’t such a scary place. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Visiting the hospital by Jess Stockham
How long will I be there? Will I stay the night? Who will look after me? Reading this book with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more! Young children s lives are full of new experiences and these books help make them less scary. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Hippospotamus by Jeanne Willis
Hippopotamus had a spotamus on her bottomus! Her friends have lots of ideas what might have caused it but, in the end, it turns out to be something rather unexpected. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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I'm really ever so not well by Lauren Child
Lola has a cold, so Charlie has to find ways of amusing her. Explores how Lola feels, and compares it with feeling well. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Spotty Lottie and Me by Richard Byrne
Joey has chicken pox and is bored, but Mum says he is infectious, so he can only play with a spotty friend. Will he find anyone to play with who isn’t scared of catching his spots? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Susie the childminder and the Pandemic by Donna Smith
Join Susie and the children as they learn about the importance of community, building resilience and staying safe during a pandemic. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Through my Window by Tony Bradman
Jo is ill and has to stay in; dad looks after her while mum goes to work. Passers-by entertain her through the window until mum returns with the promised present. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Breath by breath by Paul Christelis
Follow 3 children and how they all deal differently with feeling calm. Contains notes for parents and teachers. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Calm: mindfulness for kids by Wynne Kinder, M. Ed
Teach your kids how to focus their thoughts and notice the world around them with this fun mindfulness kids activity book. Mindfulness activities are a great way to teach children about their thoughts and feelings and how to understand them – while having fun at the same time. This book is packed with activities – make a mindfulness jar, learn how to appreciate food with mindful eating, and get out into nature and explore the outside world. | Ages: 7+ | Physical Book |
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Charlie Star by Terry Milne
Charlie is an anxious dachshund who worries that something terrible might happen if he doesn’t keep to his daily rituals. After he is called upon to help rescue a friend and in the rush forgets his rituals, Charlie discovers that he doesn’t have to be ruled by them and that change can have really positive outcomes. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Double Felix by Sally Harris
He skips every second step when he takes the stairs, taps door handles twice and positions objects in pairs. The problem has become so bad that Felix is on the verge of being expelled from school because the principal has had enough of trying to run the school around his very specific rules. Then Charlie Pye arrives and turns his world upside down. She is grown up with very few rules. She eats cereal for lunch, calls a boat home, and has a very loose interpretation of school uniform. The question is, can Felix ever learn to be wrong when he is so obsessed with being right? | Ages: 7+ | Physical Book |
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Happy by Nicola Edwards
This poetic journey to a place of happiness and calm will inspire and empower your child to enjoy the practice of mindfulness. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Harry in a hurry by Timothy Knapman
A retelling of Aesop’s fable. The Hare learns that you don’t always have to do everything as fast as you can to enjoy life. | Ages: 7+ | Physical Book |
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How not to lose it: mental health sorted by Anna Williamson
Family. Friends. Exams. Are you finding life a struggle? At times, it can feel like nothing but problems and pressure. But the good news is that even if you’re struggling to think straight, you can learn to be the boss of your brain. Creating healthy habits. Staying in the moment. Breaking negative thought patterns. Finding things to be happy about. Tricks like this are like taking your mood to the gym – helping you feel good and bounce back from obstacles. Attitudes, fears, stress levels: take charge of yours right now! | Ages: 9+ | Physical Book |
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Mental well-being and mindfulness by Ryan Wheatcroft
Introduces the importance of looking after your mind as well as your body. Looks at anxieties and self esteem etc and has guidance notes for parents and teachers at the back. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Self-esteem and mental health by Anna Claybourne
Growing up isn’t always easy – your brain is changing and there’s many things to cope with from new emotions to stress. This book explores what is self-esteem and mental health and why it’s important and looks at topics such as mental illness, phobias, eating disorders and self-harm. It looks at techniques to deal with issues including stress reduction, mindfulness and assertiveness. | Ages: 9+ | Physical Book |
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The Colour Thief: A families' story of depression by Andrew Fusek Peters and Polly Peters
"The Colour Thief is a simple, heart-warming tale which helps to open up the conversations around depression and to support young children whose families have been affected. We follow a young boy who loves spending time with his dad, doing fun things together. When his father becomes sad and distant, he doesn’t understand and believes he has done something to make his dad so, despite being told otherwise. Narrated from the child’s perspective, this is the perfect book to read with children who are trying to understand the 11 cause and effects of depression and reassure them that depression passes, and their parents are not lost to them. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Up and Down Mum by Child's Play and Wellcome Trust
Living with Mum is a bit like a roller coaster ride. At times, she is excited and full of energy, but at others, she is tired and withdrawn. But she’s always my mum, and we’re sharing the ride. For children who grow up in the care of a parent with mental health problems, life can be filled with anxiety and uncertainty. With the aid of a clear and simple information spread, this story helps us to understand the causes of mental illness and how we can learn to live with someone who has it. Developed in close consultation with families with parental mental health conditions and created in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Grobblechops by Elizabeth Laird
Amir doesn’t want to go to bed. He is scared of the dark and afraid there might be a monster under his bed; a monster called Grobblechops who has huge teeth and growls like a tiger. Dad reassures Amir that if he growls louder, the monster will go away – but Amir can’t help catastrophising and worrying that Grobblechops’s mum and dad will join in the fight and eat him up. Luckily, Amir’s dad is a bit of an expert when it comes to monsters, and can rationalise and defuse all his son’s anxiety to the point where Grobblechops becomes a friend rather than a threat. Stunning, collage-style illustrations reflect the quelling of Amir’s fears as Grobblechops and his parents subtly mutate from frightening to friendly. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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What is mental health? Where does it come from? And other big questions by Lucy Maddox
Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way. This book is about the whole range of mental health, from feeling good and being able to do what we like, to needing extra help with thoughts or feelings or behaviours that have got out of hand. Having a mental health problem is part of the range of human experiences that any of us could have, and the book includes pieces from a range of contributors who share their experiences relating to mental health. Mental health problems can be frightening to experience, but there is help available and this book includes useful skills that can boost mental healthiness. | Ages: 9+ | Physical Book |
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What's going on inside my head? by Molly Potter
We all know that healthy minds are really important but how do we make sure we look after our mental health from a very young age? This is a book for children that explores practical ways we can keep our minds in good shape as well as our bodies. By talking about positive self-image, emotional intelligence, relationships and mindfulness, this book will help children develop healthy habits and good coping strategies from the start. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Your mind is like the sky by Bronwen Ballard
Your mind is like the sky. Sometimes it’s clear and blue – but sometimes a raincloud thought comes along and makes everything seem dark. So what can we do about rainclouds? This beautiful picture book shows children that worries and negative thoughts are normal and helps them develop healthy thinking habits. Tips on mindfulness and extra resources for parents are included at the back of the book. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Lion’s in a Flap by Sue Graves
This is a great book for an adult to share with an anxious child. It explains what it feels like when you are very worried and suggests a couple of simple strategies to help make things feel better. The illustrations provide some humorous relief. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Feeling Worried! by Kay Barnham
Annie is great at giving out advice. She helps a friend who is worried about where she will live because her parents are splitting up, and supports a new girl at school who is worried about making friends. But soon, it’s Annie’s turn to feel worried because she has to go to the dentist. Will she remember her own words of advice? Each title in this series helps children to understand and deal with their feelings in a reassuring way. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Me and my fear by Francesca Sanna
When a young girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, her Fear tells her to be alone and afraid. How can she hope to make friends if she doesn’t understand their language? A heart-warming and relevant new tale from the bestselling author and illustrator of The Journey, this book shows us the importance of sharing your Fear with others – after all, everyone carries a Fear with them, even if it’s small enough to fit into their pocket! | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Outsmarting Worry by Dawn Huebner
Worry has a way of growing, shifting from not-a-big-deal to a VERY BIG DEAL in the blink of an eye. This big-deal Worry is tricky, luring children into behaviours that keep the anxiety cycle going. Children often find it hard to fight back against Worry, but not anymore. Outsmarting Worry teaches 9-13-year olds and the adults who care about them a specific set of skills that makes it easier to face – and overcome – worries and fears. Smart, practical, proven techniques are presented in language immediately accessible to children with an emphasis on shifting from knowing to doing, from worried to happy and free. | Ages: 9+ | Physical Book |
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Worries by Paul Christelis
A gentle, down to earth book for addressing the things that can cause children to be anxious and worried. Mindfulness expert Paul Christelis expertly explores everyday situations in picture book form, helping children to recognise signs of worry and giving them reassurance and simple suggestions on how to cope with any worries | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Ready Rabbit? by Fiona Roberton
Little Rabbit has been invited to a party, but is not at all sure that it will be as fun as everyone says. It’s nearly time to go to the party, but there are just a few small worries standing in the way. Yes, there will be cake and carrots – but what if it’s too loud? And what if Rabbit gets tired and wants to come home? This is an empowering story about the fun you can have when you overcome your fears. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Ruby's Worry by Tom Percival
Perfectly happy Ruby discovers just how big a worry can get! Luckily she finds the solution – to talk about it! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Silly Billy by Anthony Browne
Billy is a bit of a worrier. He worries so much that he can’t sleep. Grandma knows just what he needs to help him overcome his fears. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside
Jenny has started to worry. She worries about everything and soon the worries start to follow her wherever she goes. This is a good book for starting a discussion about sharing your worries to stop them getting bigger. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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The Worry Jar by Lou John
Frida worries all the time. Big worries, small worries, and all-the-time worries. Her worries feel heavy, just like the pebbles she collects every day. Some days, Frida's worries become the only thing she can think about. But then, one day, her granny teaches her an ingenious way to keep her worries in check-and Frida finally feels the weight of her fears slip away... | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Worry Website by Jacqueline Wilson
A gentle, down to earth book for addressing the things that can cause children to be anxious and worried. Mindfulness expert Paul Christelis expertly explores everyday situations in picture book form, helping children to recognise signs of worry and giving them reassurance and simple suggestions on how to cope with any worries | Ages: 9+ | Physical Book |
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What's worrying you? by Molly Potter
We all have worries now and then, but sometimes worries can feel like they’re getting bigger and bigger, like you can’t control them any more. What do you do then? ‘What’s worrying you?’ is a book all about helping children understand their worries, and what to do when they feel overwhelmed by their thoughts and feelings. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Worry Angels by Sita Brahmachari
Amy May knows about webs of worries – so many people she meets are caught in them, from her own artist dad to newly arrived refugee Rima and her family. By being brave enough to open up her worry box, Amy May helps all those around her find a way forward. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers. | Ages: 8+ | Physical Book |
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Worrysaurus by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton
It’s a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special picnic. But it isn’t long before a small butterfly of worry starts fluttering in his tummy. What if he hasn’t brought enough to eat? What if he gets lost in the jungle? What if he trips and falls? What if it rains? Can Worrysaurus find a way to chase his fears away and have fun? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Going to the Dentist by Vivian French
Dad’s got toothache and Mum says it’s time all the Buttons went to the dentist for a check-up. The dentist shows Charlie, Cherry and baby Lou how to look after their teeth. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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I Want My Tooth by Tony Ross
The Little Princess has got wonderful teeth. But when one of them starts to wobble and wobble and wobble, and then eventually disappears, the hunt is on to find it. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Titchy Witch and the Wobbly Fang by Rose Impey
Titchy Witch’s wobbly fang won’t come out but when she learns about the fang fairy, she makes a spell to lose all her fangs and get lots of surprises. Another spell sorts everything out. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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12 hacks to boost self-esteem by Honor Head
This short book quickly and clearly advises children on how to improve their self-esteem. From changing the way you think about yourself to building up life skills, not being afraid of failure and improving body image, everyone can learn to believe in themselves and know that they are special. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Achoo! by Simon Philip
You probably know it's good manners to ALWAYS cover your nose when you sneeze. But when Sid forgets this very simple rule, the consequences are WILDER than he could ever have predicted. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud, sneeze-driven joyride, featuring elephants, pirates, acrobats, giants, princesses and a whole lot of pandas. Sneezing will never be the same again! | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Now wash your hands! by Matt Carr
There's a very special guest at the school for little animals, and her name is Doris - Doris the Doctorpus. She's here to help the animals learn to wash their hands because of something very very small called germs! Doris explains that washing your hands can send germs packing and she's got her very own hand-washing song too. A funny and reassuring story that's perfect for calming worried little ones while reinforcing the importance of keeping hands super-clean. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Rapunzel, Rapunzel, wash your hair! by Steve Smallman
Learn the importance of clean hair in this hilarious story about dirty, tangled locks. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Stinky Jack and the beanstalk by Steve Smallman
Learn the importance of being clean with this hilarious story about smelly Jack! In 'Stinky Jack and the Beanstalk', Jack refuses to wash and is smelly and dirty. When a beanstalk grows in his garden, Jack climbs up to spy on the giant at the top, but each time he visits the giant can smell him. When the giant finally catches him, Jack realises the importance of being clean. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Wash those hands!: guide to modern manners by John Townsend and Carolyn Scrace
Meet the Scribble Monsters - Inky, Blot, HB, Pablo, and Nibs. These playful and inquisitive characters will help young children to get to grips with the ins and outs of good hygiene. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Why do I have to...keep clean? by Kay Barnham and Patrick Corrigan
If your kids don't fully understand why being clean is way better than being stinky and a bit grubby, then you should read this book together! Are they flummoxed by the idea that you should clean your teeth twice a day, want to wear the same clothes all the time or hate having to wash their hair? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind about being clean instead. With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why being squeaky clean is good for everyone. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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I breathe by Susie Brooks and Cally Johnson-Isaacs
Becky and Ben buzz and hum like busy bees, Alice snuffles like a bouncy bunny and Lulu roars like a brave lion. They learn to be calm, peaceful, free and strong. With yoga, every breath takes them on an adventure - and you can join in. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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All about worries and fears by Felicity Brooks
Filled with illustrations, this will help open up discussions with your child about their anxieties and worries and how to manage them. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Anxiety and self-esteem by Honor Head
Young children can find the world we live in daunting and a bit scary. There's just so much going on with new schools, making friends and even things like climate change. This book will help young readers to develop a flexible mindset and to explore feelings around anxiety and self-esteem in a gentle and supportive way. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Coping with change by Honor Head
Kids can find the world we live in daunting and a bit scary. There's just so much going on with climate change, social media, and pressures to work out what it is you want to do in life - even at this young age! This book will help young readers explore some common areas of anxiety and conflict on the topic of coping with change in a fun and gentle way. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Keep trying, Aladdin! by Sue Nicholson
When Aladdin moves to the village, he is very keen to try out ice skating. His new friends are all very good and think skating is easy, but Aladdin doesn't find it easy at all! Will he manage to pick himself up and keep trying? Learn about determination in this story of Aladdin and his fairytale friends. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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My monster and me by Nadiya Hussain
A touching story about a little boy whose worry monster follows him everywhere he goes. It's there when he gets dressed, when he wants to play with his toys, and even when his friends come over to visit. How can he escape his worries? Having suffered with panic disorder herself for as long as she can remember, Nadiya wrote this heartfelt story to help give children and parents the tools they need to talk about worries and anxiety, to ensure that no child suffers in silence. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Sometimes I feel anxious by Jaclyn Jaycox
What does it mean to be anxious? It's an emotion everyone has. Children will learn how to recognise when they are feeling anxious and examples of good ways to manage their emotion. A mindfulness activity will give kids the opportunity to practise managing their feelings. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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The worry box by Suzanne Chiew and Sean Julian
Murray Bear has lots of worries. What if the waterfall he's visiting is too loud? What if he's not very good at climbing? And what if all his friends laugh at him? With the help of his sister, Milly, Murray makes a special box in which to keep all his worries. But can the worry box really help? | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The worrying Worries by Rachel Rooney
What happens when you get a Worry? They can follow you around everywhere, and they are HUNGRY. They feed on your fears and put sad thoughts in your head until they've grown so big, it can be hard to get anything done! Luckily, the Worry Doctor knows exactly what to do. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Timid by Harry Woodgate
Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight. Will Timmy ever be able too strike up the courage to face their fear and perform on stage? | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Yes you can cow by Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Rikin Parekh
Cow is having second thoughts. She's too scared to jump! What if she crashes? Will everyone laugh? The curtain's almost up and the audience are waiting. Can Cow overcome her fear of failure and become the star of the show? A gorgeous, heartwarming story about believing in yourself and doing your best based on the ever-popular nursery rhyme 'Hey Diddle Diddle'. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Allergic Reaction by Charis Mather
There are all kinds of emergencies, and for some people, being ready for an emergency is part of their everyday life. In this series, you will see a day in the life of a child who lives with a potential emergency. Learn about the condition, the warning signs and what you can do to help in an emergency. Ages: 5+
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Asthma Attack by Charis Mather
There are all kinds of emergencies, and for some people, being ready for an emergency is part of their everyday life. In this series, you will see a day in the life of a child who lives with a potential emergency. Learn about the condition, the warning signs and what you can do to help in an emergency. | Ages: 6+ | Physical book |
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Using an inhaler with the human body helpers by Harriet Brundle
When someone has an asthma attack, it is difficult for them to breathe, but using an inhaler can help them breathe easy again. Through the age-appropriate narrative and delightful illustrations, readers are introduced to colourful characters that explain asthma and inhalers in a charming and informative way. Fact boxes further explain this sensitive subject matter so that it is compelling and comprehensive for young readers. This creative approach to learning about the human body is an excellent resource for children with asthma and for readers who want to learn more about this disorder. | Ages: 7+ | Physical Book |
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Why is it so hard to breathe? by Pat Thomas
This title gently introduces what asthma is, what the symptoms are, and what can be done to control it. It's for children who have asthma or who want to understand about other people who have it. Written by trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, the superb 'A First Look At' series consists of a number of reassuring books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Bodies are cool by Tyler Feder
My body, your body, every different kind of body! All of them are good bodies! BODIES ARE COOL! This heart-warming, inclusive book filled with detailed and friendly illustration is a celebration of every kind of body that exists in the world. Through an empowering, rhythmic text that is perfect for reading aloud, little ones can explore various skin tones, body shapes, hair types, and more, in an accessible way that instils body positivity and confidence. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Your body is awesome by Sigrún Daníelsdóttir
Bodies do all sorts of amazing things, like move around, grow bigger and heal themselves. Bodies also come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we need to take care of them so that they stay healthy and strong. If we listen to our bodies they tell us exactly what they need. By learning about all the wonderful things bodies can do, and how each body is different and unique, children will be inspired to take good care of their bodies throughout their lives. Promoting respect for body diversity among children will also encourage kindness and help prevent bullying. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Big by Vashti Harrison
Once there was a girl with a big laugh and a big heart and very big dreams. She grew and grew and grew. And it was good, until it wasn't. When the girl grows big, the world begins to make her feel small. She feels out of place and invisible, and soon she isn't herself at all. But with the girl's size comes huge inner strength - and this helps her look past the hurtful words to see how perfect she really is. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Pear of hope by Wenda Shurety and Deb Hudson
Pear of Hope' is the story of a little girl with cancer and her tale of recovery. This is intertwined with the growth of a pear tree, which symbolises the enigmatic concept of hope. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Super Daisy by Rebecca Smith
Inspired by a true story, 'Super Daisy' tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy let's her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her worries about being unwell and embrace a freer world - and become the superhero that she really is. Gently and sympathetically told, this is an inspiring story perfect for pre-schoolers encountering illness for the first time. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Miss Molly's School of Confidence by Zanna Davidson
Rosie Rabbit is shy and scared of many things. So when she and her family come across Miss Molly's School of Confidence, Miss Molly welcomes her in. Here Rosie learns how to build her confidence, make friends and even teach Papa Rabbit a thing or two about overcoming your fears. A perfect way to start conversations with children about resilience and confidence issues, with humour, a gentle story, and a cast of lively animal characters. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Flamingo is brave by Sue Graves
This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to being brave, and help them find ways to overcome their fears. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their emotions. Flamingo finds everything frightening and it stops him from joining in sometimes. With a little help from his friends, he finds a way to be braver and face his fears. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Everybody has feelings by Jon Burgerman
We all have feelings and that's okay! How are YOU feeling today? With fun characters and eye-popping artwork, Jon Burgerman introduces over twenty feelings, putting each one in relatable context and providing young children with the vocabulary they need to talk about feelings. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Home for Grace by Kathryn White
A powerful and compassionate introduction to homelessness, and the need for kindness, understanding and friendship. No one knows who Grace is. One day, she appeared in a shop doorway in a sleeping bag, with a cat called Luna, surrounded by strange things. When Jess and her mum strike up a friendship with Grace, Jess has questions: why did she leave her home? Does she have enough to eat? And what happens when the cold weather comes? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Loving Kindness by Deborah Underwood
Lyrical and poignant, 'Loving Kindness' encourages us to be kind to ourselves, to others, and to the world we live in. Vibrant pictures from award-winning illustrator Tim Hopgood and inspiring words by New York Times best-selling Deborah Underwood celebrate kindness, compassion, and the connection shared by every living thing on earth. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Mindfulness and my emotions by Rhianna Watts
'Mindfulness and My Emotions' is a introduction to mindfulness, helping young children to tune into their feelings and emotions, and find ways to manage them better. The series guides children aged 7+ through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings and their emotions as they find ways to calm down and become more focused. The books encourage self-esteem and self-confidence. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Perfectly Norman by Tom Percival
Norman had always been perfectly normal. That was until the day he grew a pair of wings! Norman is very surprised to have wings suddenly - and he has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat. But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself? | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Storm Goliath by James Sellick and Craig Shuttlewood
Goliath got angry ALL the time. Anything and anyone could spark off his rages. Some sweet singing, a croc crunching, a birthday party. Then, Goliath has an idea how to control his anger. His new theory is soon put to the test by the world's worst parrot. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The boy who rescued a rainbow by Corrina Campbell
When a little boy finds a broken rainbow lying on the ground he decides to take it home and look after it. The little boy loves the rainbow but when it eventually disappears he finds out what it really means to be strong, brave and fearless. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The stompysaurus by Rachel Bright
One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the new day, until things start to go a bit wrong. His brother's being a tease, his breakfast isn't his usual favourite and NOTHING is going right. His STOMPS and ROARS start rising inside him, until they EXPLODE! But a tricky start doesn't have to mean a stompy finish. Can Stompysurus find a new way of looking at things and turn his day around? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The river by Tom Percival
Rowan loves the river; it's just like he is. On some days, it's quiet and calm, on others it's light and playful, and then there are the days when it roars along, wild and angry. But when Rowan goes through a particularly difficult winter, the river freezes - just like Rowan. Can Rowan find a way to release his frozen feelings, and allow the river to flow freely once more? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Sometimes I'm a baby bear, sometimes I'm a snail by Moira Butterfield
This covers a whole array of emotions and links them to different animals. A great book for discussing the emotional development of a child and how our feelings can change from one minute to the next. There are notes for parents and carers at the back. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Jellyfish feels jealous by Katie Woolley and David Arumi
Jellyfish is so jealous when Swordfish is better at swimming that he reacts angrily and hurts Swordfish's feelings. Luckily, their teacher Mr Narwhal helps Jellyfish understand how he can deal with his feelings and together they work out how to repair Jellyfish's friendship with Swordfish. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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I feel angry: why do I feel angry today? by Dorling Kindersley Limited
I Feel Angry' guides children through this common emotion, containing information about how anger works in the brain, and asking them, what makes you angry? Anger is portrayed in a highly visual way using images that young children can easily comprehend, such as a red mist and an expanding balloon. This book also provides helpful tips and tricks to aid children in controlling their anger that they can practice by themselves. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Monkey goes to Hospital by Sue Graves
Monkey is having so much fun climbing the big tree that he isn't careful and he falls. Dad says he will need to go to hospital for a check-up, but Monkey is worried. Luckily, the doctor at the hospital is very kind. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Cloud Babies by Eoin Colfer
Erin's favourite game is spotting animals in the clouds with her mum and dad - everything from foxes and polar bears to little rabbits! She calls them her 'cloud babies'. One day, Erin falls very ill. She has to spend a long time in hospital but she still manages to find comfort and joy in spying cloud babies through the windows with her hospital friends. When Dr Bernadette tells Erin that even though there would still be some 'hospital days', she can now go home, she is so excited. But being back at school is not at all that she expected. So much has changed. Erin must reconcile the comforting, safe world she has built for herself inside the hospital with the world outside that has now become unfamiliar to her. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Epileptic seizure by Charis Mather
There are all kinds of emergencies, and for some people, being ready for an emergency is part of their everyday life. In this series, you will see a day in the life of a child who lives with a potential emergency. Learn about the condition, the warning signs and what you can do to help in an emergency. | Ages: 6+ | Physical Book |
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Why am I so tired? by Pat Thomas
This title gently introduces what diabetes is, what the symptoms are, and what can be done to control it. Written by trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, the superb 'A First Look At' series consists of a number of reassuring books that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues. Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Cheeky worries by Patrick Davey
Finn becomes sad when his worries stop him from having fun. Thankfully, a wise owl is on hand with some helpful advice, and he learns to overcome these feelings. This picture book explains anxiety to children and contains practical suggestions on how to conquer it. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Mindi and the goose no one else could see by Sam McBratney
Once there was a girl called Mindi, who was afraid of something that no one else could see. This thing that she was afraid of, this thing that no one else could see, was a big goose. It came into her room as quietly as a thought comes into your head, and it stayed there for as long as it wanted to. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they're all connected by an invisible string. 'That's impossible!' the children insist, but still they want to know more: 'What kind of string?' The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can't see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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What if, Pig? by Linzie Hunter
Mouse has never had a friend quite like Pig. Pig is so incredibly kind, endlessly thoughtful and fabulously fun, but he also has a big secret - he's a tremendous worrier! When Pig gets the brilliant idea to throw a party for Mouse and their friends, he can't help but think of everything that could possibly go wrong. After all, what if a lion eats all the invitations? What if nobody comes? Or worse, what if everyone comes and has an awful time? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Starfish feels scared by Katie Woolley and David Arumi
This picture book helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of fear and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Starfish struggles with new experiences such as rides at a theme park but he learns that being brave can open up new things and he learns to face his fears. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Let's Brush Our Teeth by Marie Kyprianou
In 'Let's Brush Our Teeth,' meet two cousins as they learn all about how to best brush their teeth! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Let's wash our hands by Marie Kyprianou
The 'Big Steps' series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In 'Let's Wash Our Hands', meet two adorable toddlers who learn all about washing their hands and bath time! Follow the ups and downs of their journey, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. | Ages: 2+ | Physical Book |
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Me and Mrs Moon by Helen Bate
Maisie and Dylan love Mrs Moon. She picks them up from school every day and they have great fun together. But then things start to get strange: a coat without sleeves, old socks as Christmas decorations, a missing dog, an imaginary folk band. The children want to help, but what should they do for the best? | Ages: 7+ | Physical Book |
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Brave Dave by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees
From the creators of the internationally bestselling 'Giraffes Can't Dance' comes a life-affirming new story about a little bear who learns what it really means to find your inner brave and have the confidence to be yourself. Dave, the grizzly bear, is in awe of his big brother Clarence - he's big, brave and strong, all the things that Dave thinks a grizzly bear should be. How Dave wishes he could be more like Clarence until, one day, Dave discovers that bravery comes in different guises and that this grizzly bear doesn't need to be more Clarence, he needs to be more Dave! | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Croc goes to the dentist by Sue Graves
Crocodile loves sweet things, but when her teeth start to hurt, she needs to visit the dentist. Crocodile feels nervous, but the dentist is very kind. This series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The Hospital Dog by Julia Donaldson
Dot loves visiting the children of Wallaby Ward and they're always pleased to see her too; from a crying baby to a bored teenager - a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn't stop there and when one of her patients is in trouble, it's up to Dot to save the day! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Sidney makes a wish by Lisa Thompson
When Sidney spots a wishing well in the long grass on his way to school, he thinks he might have found the answer to the problems he's having with his friend Billy. If he can just wish for exactly the right thing, then surely Billy will want to be friends with him again? But as Sidney makes his wishes, what he doesn't realise is that the friend he's longing for has been beside him all the time. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Topsy and Tim have Itchy Heads by Jean and Gareth Adamson
No-one notices that Topsy and Tim have itchy heads. Then a letter comes home from school… | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Archie goes to the doctor by Emma Brown
Archie and his big sister Amber are two of the Shady Bay Buddies who live in the close-knit community of Shady Bay Island. They love playing outside together, but one day Archie falls from the garden swing and hurts his arm. He’s very worried when it’s made clear he’ll need to see the doctor. With his mum and Amber by his side, Archie goes off to the doctor and is pleasantly surprised to find it’s not that bad after all. There are fun things to do there and the doctor is very kind. | Ages: 2+ | Physical book |
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Worries Go Away! by Kes Gray
When a little girl feels worried she goes into a world of her own. At first the world is full of cream cakes and cola, but soon the worries begin to take hold. Only her family and friends can help. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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No matter what by Debi Gliori
Small, a little fox, is in a bad mood and it makes him worried that his mum will stop loving him. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Making happy by Sheetal Sheth
When Leila's mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family. But one important thing stays the same: they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter when they need it most! The poetic, uplifting story and hopeful ending are based on the author's own experience battling cancer as the parent of young children. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Whisper, shout: let it out! by Madhvi Ramani and Anuska Allepuz
Here is an empowering and colourful picture book to help young children celebrate their voice and express themselves. It is a joyous book to share with any child. The perfect book for shy, anxious or quiet children, to help with building confidence and a positive mindset. Author Madhvi Ramani has taken voice lessons for a number of years, teaching her how to be confident in her own voice. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Gecko is frustrated by Sue Graves
Gecko is frustrated: a book about keeping calm | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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I feel scared: why do I feel scared today? by Dorling Kindersley Limited
I Feel Scared' helps little ones discover what it means to be scared and what fear feels and looks like. Adults and children can read along together and follow the story of the scared little Ghost who tries to understand its fears and how to find helpful ways to make the frightening feelings go away. With the help of this picture book, youngsters will realise that being afraid has an important function - it can help us to stay safe. This colourful story also shows little ones that sometimes we can feel scared even when we're safe and how we can be brave instead. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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I feel scared: why do I feel scared today? by Dorling Kindersley Limited
In My Heart' explores emotions - happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness and more. It lyrically explains what an emotion feels like, physically, inside. For example: 'When I get really angry, my heart feels like it's going to explode! Don't come near me! My heart is yelling, hot and loud. This is when my heart is mad'. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Panda feels jealous: a book about jealousy by Sue Graves
Panda often feels jealous. She is jealous of her brother and sister, and of things others can do that she can't. But when her jealousy makes her unkind, and her friends say they don't want to play with her, Panda is upset. Can she overcome her jealousy and start to feel happier? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The hugasaurus by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton
One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets off into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn't long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness? The perfect picture book to help children learn to be kind to one another. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Tiger has a tantrum by Sue Graves
Tiger is in a terrible mood. He has been angry with everyone all day. Then Monkey accidentally chooses the book that Tiger wanted and Tiger has a full blown tantrum in the library. How can Miss Bird help Tiger to manage his anger, and how can he make up with his friends? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Whirly twirly me by Manjeet Mann
Here is a sensitive and reassuring picture book on understanding and handling big feelings from award-winning author Manjeet Mann. Some days are good days. Some days are bad days. And some days are whirly twirly days, where the strops have you in a flop and everything is TOO MUCH. But what if you weren't just angry? Written by award-winning author Manjeet Mann, this picture book helps young readers explore difficult feelings and identify their emotions. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Angelfish feels angry by Katie Woolley
Angelfish Feels Angry' is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of anger and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Angelfish is so cross when Whale accidentally damages her painting that she reacts angrily and hurts Whale's feelings. Luckily, their teacher Mr Narwhal helps Angelfish understand how she can deal with angry feelings in future and together they work out how to repair Angelfish's friendship with Whale. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Hippo rides a bike by Sue Graves
Hippo Rides a Bike' offers a gentle introduction to the experience of learning to ride a bike for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of learning how to ride a bike. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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I feel brave: why do I feel brave today? by Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Cute, illustrated characters introduce young readers to being brave, and with the help of this little board book, gives them ways to push past their fears. Youngsters can follow the story of the little brave Rainbow who explores all the things that children can be courageous about. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Lemur feels let down: a book about disappointment by Sue Graves
Lemur Feels Let Down' offers a gentle introduction to the concept of disappointment for young children, helping them finds ways to recognise and overcome their disappointed feelings. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their feelings and behaviour. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Giraffe Goes to the Doctor by Sue Graves
Giraffe Goes to the Doctor' offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the doctor for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the doctor. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Whale feels worried by Katie Woolley and David Arumi
Whale Feels Worried' is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to worrying and offers some ways in which to deal with it. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Why am I afraid? by Katie Daynes
Meet a cast of characterful frogs who hop their way in and out of a range of relatable scenarios, receiving lots of helpful advice along the way. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Cheetah Gets Lost by Sue Graves
When Cheetah gets lost on a day out with his friends and Uncle Hippo, he must try to keep calm and remember what to do to stay safe and find help. The 'Experiences Matter' series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Geoffrey gets the jitters by Nadia Shireen
Geoffrey's got the jitters! It started last night when he was thinking about school - a funny, wiggly feeling in his tummy that grew and grew. But when Geoffrey's tummy jitters started talking to him - that's when he knew they were out of control. Geoffrey had to do something. Through a laugh-out-loud story and loveable character, Nadia Shireen shows how to understand and dispel anxieties, one jitter at a time. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Little Lion goes to a party by Sue Graves
Little Lion has been invited to Panda's party. He is a bit excited, but he is worried about it too. What if he doesn't know many people there? What if he doesn't know how to play the games? Luckily, his family are on hand to help him overcome his fears. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Manny's mood clouds: a story about moods and mood disorders by Lourdes Ubidia
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. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Wolf thinks of others: a book about empathy by Sue Graves
Wolf never thinks about other people. He doesn't share toys, and he doesn't care when Hippo is hurt. But when his friends get cross with him, Wolf is upset. Can he start thinking of others? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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Zebra can cope: a book about resilience by Sue Graves
Zebra often worries about things. She worries whether she will cope if things don't go to plan. Then, when she is out on a canoeing trip, she really does need to find a way to manage her worries and work out a solution. Will she be able to cope? | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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I'm allergic to dairy by Shalini Vallepur
What is an allergy? What does it mean to be vegan? And how do people know what they can and can't eat? Whether you have a diverse diet or know someone that does, find out about some of the smartest food swaps around in this series of clever cookbooks. Grab your apron and head into the kitchen - it's time to cook! | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Going to the dentist by Nicole A. Mansfield
Dentists help us take good care of our teeth. What can you expect when you go to the dentist? How do they help you keep your teeth in tip-top shape? Find out in this illustrated, easy-to-read book that is perfect for early readers. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Keeping your teeth clean by Nicole A. Mansfield
We have all kinds of bacteria in our mouths. Some are good for us. Others are not. What can you do to help keep the bad bacteria off your teeth? Find out in this illustrated, easy-to-read book that is perfect for early readers. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Maisy goes to the dentist by Lucy Cousins
Join Maisy and her friends as they accompany Charley on his first visit to the dentist and help calm his nerves. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Facing your fear of admitting mistakes by Mari Schuh
Are you worried about admitting you made a mistake? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid to admit their mistakes and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide knowledge young readers need to face their fear of admitting mistakes. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Facing your fear of blood by Heather E. Schwartz
Do scrapes make you squeamish? Do papercuts make you cringe? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of blood and discover simple tips for confronting this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of blood. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Facing your fear of dogs by Nicole A. Mansfield
Does the sound of dogs barking make you nervous? Does your heart race when a dog gets too close? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons behind your fears and learn simple ways to help face them. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Facing your fear of flying by Heather E. Schwartz
Does the rumble of a plane's engines make you nervous? Do take-offs and landings make your stomach queasy? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of flying on an aeroplane and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of flying. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Facing your fear of trying new things by Mari Schuh
Are you worried about learning to swim? Are you nervous to try a new food that you may not like? You're not alone. Mari Schuh explores the reasons why it can be scary to try something new and discover simple tips for facing this fear. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fears of trying new things. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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The little fear by Luke Scriven
A picture book debut on facing your fears, overcoming anxiety and being just a little bit brave - perfect for little worriers. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book | eBook |
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Facing your fear of bugs by Renee Biermann
Do spiders make you scream? Do bees send shivers down your spine? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of bugs and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of bugs. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Facing your fear of the dark by Heather E. Schwartz
Does night-time give you the creeps? Do shadows make you jump with fright? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of the dark and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of the dark. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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A bad day for Bear by Duncan Beedie
Bear is in charge of the campfire for the forest party. But as he sets out to collect wood, all sorts of bad things happen: he gets a splinter in his paw, a big bump on his head and falls into a huge muddy puddle. The logs Beaver gives him are now soaking wet - how is Bear ever going to make the campfire? It's a good job Bear's friend Frog is there to show him that things are never as bad as they seem. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Blue by Sarah Christou
Once I had a secret that was big and monstery - I thought of it as Blue. But Blue the monster doesn't have to be scary. And he doesn't have to be a secret. After all, we all feel blue from time to time and talking about it helps. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Feeling shy! by Kay Barnham
This picturebook story tells the story of a small child helping others who feel shy before finding themselves in a situation that makes them feel shy too. Illustrating scenarios of why children become frightened will help readers to identify their feelings and work out the best way to deal with this emotion. Ideal for home or classroom, it contains notes for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children deal with this feeling. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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I am angry by Michael Rosen
This kitten may look cute and cuddly, but better beware: they're angry. Really angry. Angry, angry, angry! And this isn't any old 'angry'. This is a jump-up-and-down, roll-on-the-ground kind of angry. This is a spider-scaring, tiger-scaring kind of angry. This is a burst-balloon-ing, SQUASH-THE-MOON-ING kind of angry. As surreal as things may get, this is also the kind of angry that parents of toddlers will recognize - a bad mood which comes out of nowhere, escalates wildly, then disappears as suddenly as it arrived. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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I'm feeling (a little bit) shy by Anna Milbourne
This little girl sometimes finds it very hard to say hello. She struggles going into groups or parties and is very scared of starting a new school. However, when she shares her feelings, she learns that everyone feels shy sometimes - even her exuberant big brother! Shyness is just a feeling that will pass. This realisation enables her to begin to find her own way to deal with new situations. She can just watch and listen until she is ready to join in. And nervous butterflies she feels on her first day? They help her pay attention - and notice children who might become wonderful new friends! The believable characters, busy scenes and ingenious holes in the pages make this a helpful, heartwarming story that young children can relate to. It's a perfect book to help children cope with feeling shy. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The cat who couldn't be bothered by Jack Kurland
There is a cat. A cat that couldn't be bothered to do anything, anything at all. His friends ask him if he wants to play but he doesn't feel like it. They invite him on adventures to far-off places, but he would rather stay at home. Until one day, a friend asks how he is doing, and the true reason why he'd rather do nothing is revealed. He is feeling sad. This is a story about feelings, friendship and the importance of speaking to someone when you don't feel right. This beautiful socially aware story: reassures kids that feeling sad sometimes is normal; helps them understand others' behaviour and promotes empathy; encourages them to be more in touch with their feelings; and provides a sense of fun while also broaching a tricky topic. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book | eBook |
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The feelings doctor and the emotions toolkit by Anna Llenas
One day, Nuna was in a situation where she didn't know how to say no and it left her feeling strange and confused. So she went to see Colour Monster who is now a doctor and can help to heal emotions, especially those that are big and difficult to understand. To begin with, Nuna cannot find the right words. But with the help of Colour Monster and his emotions toolkit, Nuna learns how to use tools and techniques that will make her feel better. Together they try things like deep breathing, arts and crafts, blowing bubbles and dancing until she starts to feel calmer. Now will Nuna be able to talk about what's bothering her? This story addresses complex themes around consent, saying no and mental wellbeing in a sensitive, age-appropriate way. Through Anna's experience as an art therapist, she has interwoven techniques that can make these conversations easier. | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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When I feel surprised by Paula Bowles
How are you feeling today? Children experience all kinds of feelings in a single day, but they can't always name them or talk about them easily. This book is part of an essential series that focuses on the six major emotions experienced by very young children. Each book uses non-gendered characters to illustrate, identify and talk about a single feeling, suggesting coping strategies where relevant. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Grey by Laura Dockrill
Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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How messy! by Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec
Dot and Duck are best friends, but Dot hates mess and Duck hates tidy. Duck leaves the bed unmade, the cupboards open and breakfast everywhere. How messy! In the morning, Duck makes Dot pancakes for breakfast, how kind! But Duck leaves a BIG mess! At the beach, Dot carefully lays out her towel and picnic - and Duck digs a big hole covering everything with sand! SO messy! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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I am brave by Caryl Hart and Zoe Waring
Here is a rhyming celebration of what it means to be brave by author Caryl Hart and illustrator Zoe Waring. There are all sorts of ways to be brave every day. This picture book highlights and celebrates the different ways that children tackle the difficult things in life - whether it's speaking up in class, or choosing to do something different to their friends, or struggling to make friends in the first place! | Ages: 3+ | Physical Book |
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The colour monster by Anna Llenas
This is the story of a sweet little monster who wants help from his friend to understand the feelings he experiences. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The Wobblysaurus by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton
When Wobblysaurus gets her very first bicycle, she can't wait to go and ride with all her friends. But every time Wobblysaurus sets off her new wheels, she wibbles - wobbles - and falls! This little dinosaur is just about ready to give up, but then a word from a wise Grannysaurus reminds her that when you really want something, it's always worth trying again. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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What feelings do when no one's looking by Tina Oziewicz
What would feelings do if they were little furry creatures? 'What Feelings Do When No One's Looking' is a stunning, charming and brilliantly inventive picture book about the feelings that live inside us, sure to provoke many fascinating conversations with any child. | Ages: 4+ | Physical Book |
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Ear infection by Anita Ganeri and Beatriz Castro
It's music class and the class are busy practising for their end-of-term concert. Jan usually rocks it on the drums, but today his ears hurt and he can't hear very well. Oh no - Jan has an ear infection. Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in 'Get Better Soon!', from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Tonsillitis by Anita Ganeri and Beatriz Castro
It's the class's pirate play today. The children have worked really hard and are very excited to get onto the stage. But poor Maya's got a headache, her throat is hurting, and she can't eat her lunch. Oh no - Maya's got tonsillitis. Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in 'Get Better Soon!', from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Using insulin by Harriet Brundle
Sometimes, we all need a little help from our friends. Come and meet the Human Body Helpers - our trusty team of helping hands. Find out about the gadgets and gizmos our bodies can rely on. Whether a friend for life or only here for a little while - these amazing machines help us work and play - we couldn't do without them! This fun and factual series teaches children about the equipment they might need to help them with injuries, illnesses or disabilities, presented in a friendly and informative way. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Wolf and Bear by Kate Rolfe
A powerful, entertaining story of a playful young wolf trying to help her friend Bear out from under the lonely shadow of sadness which engulfs him. 'Wolf and Bear' is a heart-warming tale of hope and resilience that packs a real emotional punch, and offers an authentic launch pad for important conversations with young children around low mood and depression. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Bipolar blob by Jodie Smith
Join Jodie as she navigates feeling up, down and everything in-between, in this true story of one person's experience of dealing with bipolar every day. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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Taking time by Jo Loring-Fisher
Taking time to listen to a bird's song on the breeze. Taking time to gather up the blossom dancing free. Taking time to imagine the deep sounds of the sea. Taking time to cherish you - and cherish me. This poem is inspired by principles of mindfulness and invites children around the world to experience the wonders of nature and home. | Ages: 5+ | Physical Book |
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The spaces in between by Jaspreet Kaur and Manjit Thapp
Traffic! Road works! Ambulances! Where do you go when the hustle and bustle of the city gets too much? 'The Spaces In Between' weaves between the busy lives of several children who are all seeking secret spaces where they can go to find peace and quiet. With themes of anxiety, fear, kindness and joy, join the children over the course of one day, and explore how each of them copes with their emotions. From the warm embrace of a loved one, finding joy by splashing through puddles, and feeling the crunch of autumn leaves on the pavement, this book is full of ideas on how to find calming spaces in the middle of the hubbub. Tips and suggestions at the back of the book are full of ideas that are accessible to all children, wherever they are in the world. Written by phenomenal TED speaker, poet, writer and activist Jaspreet Kaur with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Manjit Thapp. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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The purple book: use this book when you're feeling nervous! by William Anthony
As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school is going to be very unusual. Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out. | Ages: 7+ | Physical Book |
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Worry boots by Lisa Thompson
As Connie and Mum make their way to the bus stop, they realise that their journey to school is going to be very unusual. Why? Because there is something surprising in Connie's shoe! And that means she can't possibly go to school until she's sorted it out. | Ages: 0+ | Physical Book |
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Worrybot by Simon Packham
Josh worries about everything. But he knows something is really wrong when his mum and dad begin to act strangely. His family is moving to Brighton and he must start a new school. He used to have his own Worrybot - a home-made cardboard robot which was supposed to eat up his worst fears if he wrote them down and posted them into its mouth. It did help a bit - but now Josh is terrified that his anxiety will return when he starts at his new school. He's more than a bit surprised to discover that there's a robot in his new class - a real-life learning robot which sits on the desk next to his and allows classmate Charlie to join lessons remotely. Soon Charlie becomes Josh's best - perhaps his only - friend. Will Charlie's friendship help Josh overcome his fears, or will it just give nasty Noah more reasons to make fun of him? And why won't Charlie come to school anyway? | Ages: 9+ | Physical Book |