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by Claire Philip (Author), Katie O'Connell (Author), Stef Murphy (Illustrator)
"Appealing, practical write-in book guaranteed to help children develop confidence" - LoveReading4Kids
This beautifully illustrated full-color activity book has been specially designed to help children build their inner confidence, with activities and exercises devised by childhood development expert Dr. Katie O'Connell. Many children feel nervous or shy when faced with unusual surroundings or stressful situations. Find Your Confidence is filled helpful strategies to guide children through these difficulties and build inner confidence. While some activities include write-in sections, many happen off the page - whether it is dancing, breathing exercises, or making a comic book. These fun projects offer a chance for children to explore, express, and explain their emotions in a safe, no-pressure way. All the activities inside have been devised by child clinical psychologist Dr. Katie O'Connell; so they are perfect for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and youth leaders who want to help children. Includes:- Make and decorate a worry box
- Draw your feelings
- Create a comic book
- Learn to say no Featuring the charming full-color watercolor illustrations by Stef Murphy, this book will build resilience, increase inner calm, and encourage positivity. Perfect for children aged 6+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The beautifully illustrated Thoughts and Feelings series allows children to understand and express their emotions through a series of practical activities and write-in exercises, devised by childhood development experts.
Author Biography
Dr. Katie O'Connell is a child clinical psychologist, family and community educator, and independent consultant. She specializes in early childhood development and the neuroscience of attention deficit disorder, learning issues, anxiety and depression, and related psychological conditions. Dr. O'Connell earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Writing-Intensive English from Marquette University in 1990, and her Master's and PhD degrees in Child Clinical Psychology from DePaul University in 1996. She completed her clinical training at the University of Chicago. Dr. O'Connell resides in Wellesley, Massachusetts USA with her husband and four children. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the Walnut Hill School For The Arts.
Claire Philip is an experienced children's editor and writer based in the Essex countryside. She loves writing nonfiction books to ignite a sense of wonder in children, and has worked on hundreds of titles over the last ten years. Her favourite topics are the natural world, science, history.Stef Murphy is a freelance illustrator based in London. She has been drawing and storytelling from a young age. Her playful style and varied textures are achieved using rollers, sponges, brushes, and sometimes even twigs.
