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Home » Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews » +FEELING SAFE » FEARS

CATCHING DREAMS – CELESTINE AND THE HARE

– Book by Karin Celestine –

By LuLu

catching-dreams-karin-celestine-front-cover

  Catching Dreams – Celestine and the Hare Author and Illustrator: Karin Celestine From the fibrous felt animal world of Celestine and the Hare comes another beautifully crafted story for your little ones. Catching Dreams is a gentle read, a story about separation anxiety, bad dreams and the answers we lovingly give to little ones when they are fearful. Share the crafty solution with Small and Baby Weasus as they show you how to make your own dream catcher at […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, ADOPTION, BEDTIME, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FEARS, INTERACTIVE, Karin Celestine, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, SEPARATION ANXIETY

PERFECT

– Book by Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher –

By LuLu

Perfect-Nicola-Davies-front-cover

  Perfect Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Cathy Fisher Perfect is a very special book which opens up the subject of disability for young readers. A pure and evocative story about a child’s struggle with expectations, disappointment, understanding and acceptance. It most certainly took my breath away with its powerful imagery and masterful illustrations. Children may find this story helpful, especially those who have had a similar experience, accepting or connecting with a child or sibling with a disability. Perfect for […]

Filed Under: 5 Star Rating | Best Childrens Books, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A BOOKS FOR PARENTS, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Book Review, Cathy Fisher, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FEARS, Nicola Davies, PHYSICAL DISABILITES, Uncategorized

I (DONT) LIKE SNAKES

– Book by Nicola Davies and Luciano Lozano –

By LuLu

Children's book about snakes.

  I (Don’t) Like Snakes Author: Nicola Davies Illustrator: Luciano Lozano Have you ever been scared of something, but not really known why? Perhaps you thought up a list of reasons to justify those uncomfortable feelings, but they didn’t go away. Then one day you hear something intriguing, perhaps something incredible and that fear takes a turn towards curiosity… This is just what happens to a young girl, a girl who’s family loves snakes. In their house snakes are part […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FEARS, Luciano Lozano, Nicola Davies, Uncategorized

MISS HAZELTINE’S HOME FOR SHY AND FEARFUL CATS

– Book by Alicia Potter and Birgitta Sif-

By admin

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  Miss Hazeltine’s Home For Shy And Fearful Cats Author: Alicia Potter Illustrator: Birgitta Sif Hopeless, worthless, afraid of everything! Where could a fearful cat go? People left them and strays found their own way, to a place in the woods where all were welcome… and not just welcome, but appreciated. Miss Hazeltine knew that with kindness and encouragement even the most timid creature could have a chance to shine. She gave lessons on climbing, bird basics and every day […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, Alicia Potter, ANXIETY AND SHYNESS, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Birgitta Sif, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, FEARS, FRIENDSHIP, Uncategorized

VIRGINIA WOLF

– Book by Kyo Maclear and Isabelle Arsenault –

By admin

Virginia wolf childrens book woolf

  Virginia Wolf Author: Kyo Maclear Illustrator: Isabelle Arsenault A story which broaches the complicated subject of the depression of a family member. Kindness, perseverance and creativity prevail. This book suggests kind ways of interacting with people who are having difficulties or have a mood related illness. Virginia and Vanessa are sisters. Vanessa paints and draws making life bright, expansive and cheery. Virginia is cantankerous and unhappy. She withdraws from the world and frightens people away with her ‘wolfish’ behaviour. […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, ANGER, VIOLENCE AND TANTRUMS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, DRAWING & ART, FEARS, Isabelle Arsenault, KINDNESS AND RESPECT, Kyo Maclear, PROBLEM SOLVING

HIP HOP DOG

– Book by Chris Raschka and Vladimir Dadunsky –

By admin

HIP HOP DOG Book cover by Raschka, Dadunsky

  Hip Hop Dog Author: Chris Raschka Illustrator: Vladimir Dadunsky An uplifting super cool tale of a neglected dog who finds his purpose through rapping and rhyming. Written by Caldecott Medallist Chris Raschka, this book is a winner! Lyrical and inspiring, Hip Hop Dog is one of those books which kids will want to read again and again. This little dog does not get a home so has to find his own way in life, which in the big city […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 3+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A FUNNY BOOKS, A OUR BIG WORLD, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, Chris Raschka, CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, DANCING & DRAMA, FEARS, FREEDOM, MUSIC & SINGING, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, RHYMING BOOKS, Vladimir Dadunsky, WRITING & POETRY, Z Authors

THE YES

– Book by Sarah Bee and Satoshi Kitamura –

By admin

THE YES Childrens Book Sarah Bee, Satoshi Kitamura

The Yes Author: Sarah Bee Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura The power of yes.. A strange, yet encouraging story which personifies yes and no into characters which play out the drama of self confidence and doubt. Negative mind chatter or nay-sayers can be overcome with one simple word…YES! The NO’s are pictured as a swam of little black marks and shapes, which follow the big and hefty, orange YES across a landscape of natural obstructions. Each time he comes to an obstacle […]

Filed Under: 3+ Age Group, 5+ Age Group, 7+ Age Group, A CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BIG WORLD, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, BELIEFS, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FEARS, FREEDOM, PERSEVERENCE AND DETERMINATION, PROBLEM SOLVING, Sarah Bee, Satoshi Kitamura

MY PARENTS DIVORCE

– Book by Sally Hewitt –

By admin

MY PARENTS’ DIVORCE book Hewitt

My Parents Divorce Author: Sally Hewitt Alfie’s dad left to live with his girlfriend and Alfie was so angry he didn’t want to visit him. In this dated looking “How can I deal with…” series, we find a wealth of information which aims to support children through common difficulties. My Parents Divorce, is also a book to help parents recognise how kids might be feeling. Issues are approached primarily through the stories of real children and how they felt when […]

Filed Under: 7+ Age Group, 9+ Age Group, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, Book Review, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, EXTENDED FAMILIES, FEARS, SAFETY AND PROTECTION, Sally Hewitt, SEPARATION ANXIETY

TALKING ABOUT DEATH AND DYING

– Book by Bruce Sanders –

By admin

TALKING ABOUT DEATH AND DYING Book Sanders

Talking About Death And Dying Author: Bruce Sanders This book talks about death and explains what happens when people die. It also looks at the feelings around death and dying. So, what does death have to do with me? First hand accounts of children’s own experiences are told with beautiful photos of the children and families expressing each short story in this book. Loved ones can live on in our memories. Different religious view points on death and dying are […]

Filed Under: 5+ Age Group, 5+ Children's Books (5) Star Rating, 7+ Age Group, 7+ Children’s Best Books (5) Star Rating, 9+ Age Group, 9+ Children's Best Books (5) Star Rating, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A FAMILY HARMONY, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, Book Review, Bruce Sanders, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, FEARS, SEPARATION ANXIETY

TALKING ABOUT EATING PROBLEMS

– Book by Nicola Edwards –

By admin

EATING PROBLEMS TALKING Book Edwards

Talking About Eating Problems Author: Nicola Edwards Problems with food can make people uncomfortable and unhappy. It doesn’t matter what the problem is, finding a healthy balance that is right for you is the best answer. Exercise is the best way to balance out your system. Teenagers, especially girls can be at risk from body image issues that can lead to unhealthy patterns. Anorexia is a mental imbalance that makes people starve their bodies. This can be very dangerous and […]

Filed Under: 7+ Age Group, 9+ Age Group, A CARING FOR YOURSELF, A ENCOURAGING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR, A FEELING SAFE, A OUR BODIES, ILLNESS AND HEALTH, BEING DIFFERENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, Book Review, BULLIES, Children’s Books Bedtime Stories Reviews, EXCERCISE, FEARS, HEALTHY EATING, Nicola Edwards, SAFETY AND PROTECTION

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