Parenting
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Riley the Brave - The Little Cub with Big Feelings!
Help for Cubs Who Have Had A Tough Start in Life
Jessica Sinarski, illustrated by Zachary Kline
Riley is the story of a little bear with big feelings. Join this super-cool cub as he faces his fears with the animals who love him. This picture book is for children who have experienced trauma, to help them understand their overwhelming feelings, and learn to trust the safe grown-ups around them. Includes afterword for adults. Learn More2020, 48pp -
Forever Fingerprints
An Amazing Discovery for Adopted Children
Sherrie Eldridge, illustrated by Rob Williams
An uplifting children's picture book about an adopted child who realises that her fingerprints alone give her a special connection to her birth parents. Learn More2020, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 10.08in / 226mm x 256mm, 32pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97817877566322014, Ebook, ePUB, 32pp, CA$21.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-021-4 -
What Happened to Daddy's Body?
Explaining what happens after death in words very young children can understand
Elke Barber and Alex Barber, illustrated by Anna Jarvis
2020, 40pp -
Cleo the Crocodile Activity Book for Children Who Are Afraid to Get Close
A Therapeutic Story With Creative Activities About Trust, Anger, and Relationships for Children Aged 5-10
Dr. Karen Treisman
This illustrated therapeutic story by Dr. Karen Treisman is designed to help children explore feelings of anger, attachment and trust. It is the perfect guide for counsellors, schools or parents to use with children who have had difficult starts to life. Learn More2019, 160pp -
Supporting Kids and Teens with Exam Stress in School
A Workbook
Joanne Steer, illustrated by Suzy Ross
This fun, interactive workbook offers parents and professionals tried and tested techniques to support children dealing with exam stress, with chapters focused on lifestyle management (exercise, diet, work-fun balance), CBT tools (relaxation, positive self-talk, thought challenging) and other psychological methods (such as mindfulness). Learn More2019, 208pp -
Help! My Feelings Are Too Big!
Making Sense of Yourself and the World After a Difficult Start in Life - for Children with Attachment Issues
K. L. Aspden. Foreword by Louise Michelle Bombèr., illustrated by Illustrated by Charlotte Portier-Tock
How do you cope when your feelings are just too big? Working through complex issues with respect and compassion, this illustrated children's book explores the emotional impact of anxiety, attachment disorders or early trauma. Age-appropriate language and activities help calm children, build trust and repair relationships. Learn More2019, 64pp -
Neon the Ninja Activity Book for Children who Struggle with Sleep and Nightmares
A Therapeutic Story with Creative Activities for Children Aged 5-10
Dr. Karen Treisman, illustrated by Illustrated by Sarah Peacock
Introducing Neon Ninja, this workbook gives children the tools they need to tackle their sleeping difficulties. With a fun story showing what Neon Ninja can do, loads of activities to help soothe a child's worries, and advice for parents or professional, this workbook will help a child to outthink and outfight their nightmares. Learn More2018, 128pp -
Emily Is Being Bullied, What Can She Do?
A Story and Anti-Bullying Guide for Children and Adults to Read Together
Helen Cowie, Harriet Tenenbaum and Ffion Jones, illustrated by Ffion Jones
This guide for children ages 7-11 helps children, parents, teachers and other professionals discuss bullying together. It is based on the latest research and practice in anti-bullying interventions and portrays different perspectives - the child being bullied, the child doing the bullying and the bystanders. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.46in / 216mm x 164mm, 64pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 97817859254812018, Ebook, ePUB, 56pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-948-4 -
Ellie Jelly and the Massive Mum Meltdown
A Story About When Parents Lose Their Temper and Want to Put Things Right
Sarah Naish, illustrated by Kath Grimshaw
Ellie Jelly is grumpy - she's very hungry for breakfast but mum is busy with her baby sister. When Ellie spills milk all over the floor Mum shouts and says mean things. Will they ever be friends again? A simple, reassuring story to help children aged 3-7 and parents to talk about what happens when people lose their temper. Learn More2018, 32pp -
The Mermaid Who Couldn't
How Mariana Overcame Loneliness and Shame and Learned to Sing Her Own Song
Ali Redford, illustrated by Kara Simpson
Abandoned on the ocean floor, Mariana the Mermaid feels useless as she can't swim or join in with the other mermaids. Muriel the Turtle helps her find self-confidence through singing her own mighty song. This therapeutic picture book is for children aged 4-9 who lack self-confidence, including children who have had difficult life experiences. Learn More2018, Hardback, 10.08in x 8.15in / 256mm x 207mm, 32pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 97817859239512018, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, CA$22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-749-7