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by Valentina Jaskina (Illustrator), Jenny Alexander (Author), Alice Brown (Contribution by)
This thoughtful and empathetic activity book is perfectly designed to help children build up their resilience, so that they respond positively to setbacks and keep trying even in the face of opposition.
Written by top self-help author Jenny Alexander in consultation with professional child psychologist Dr. Alice Brown, this beautifully illustrated full-color activity book will equip young readers with the tools they need to become happier and more confident. It is packed with helpful information as well as a selection of 30+ exercises and activities which happen both on and off the page. These offer a chance for all children to explore and express emotions in a safe and pressure-free way. Activities include:- Draw your dream future
- Write a list of new things to try
- A breathing exercise
- Explore your talents
- Write down and draw your heroes Each fun activity supports social emotional learning (SEL), builds resilience, helps to create inner calm, improves understanding of emotions and encourages positive thinking. Perfect for kids age 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
Jenny Alexander is a UK author of fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages. Her children's non-fiction includes funny self-help books on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, happiness, stress, green living and effective learning. Her children's fiction, exploring similar themes, includes Blue Peter Book Club choice, How to Get What You Want, by Peony Pinker and Red House Children's Book Awards Highly Commended, Car-Mad Jack. Her Young Adult novel about sibling suicide, Drift, is recommended by the UK's largest grief counselling organization, Cruse Bereavement Care.
Dr. Alice Brown is a chartered child and educational psychologist with over 15 years experience of supporting children's social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. She completed her doctoral training at the University of Exeter, UK, looking at resilience and aspirations of children in care. Her passion is supporting families and is currently developing a private practice working with parents experiencing stress and burnout. Alice lives with her husband and two young children in Northamptonshire. Valentina Jaskina has studied classical drawing, painting and graphic design. Her charming artworks for children's books have been published all over the world. She lives in Georgia with her husband, two daughters, and a dog.
