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Picture books are brilliant for supporting conversations with children about mental health, feelings and emotional honest.
These are some that I have used with my class. I would love it if people added their own recommendations
These are some that I have used with my class. I would love it if people added their own recommendations
The Truth Pixie
by @matthaig1
A charming short story that teaches children life has ups and downs and the importance of learning to love yourself.
by @matthaig1
A charming short story that teaches children life has ups and downs and the importance of learning to love yourself.
When Sadness Comes To Call
by @EvaEland
A beautifully illustrated book that teaches children sadness is normal and suggests some strategies to help them when it comes to call.
by @EvaEland
A beautifully illustrated book that teaches children sadness is normal and suggests some strategies to help them when it comes to call.
Sad Book
by @MichaelRosenYes
A brilliant book about love and loss that teaches children it’s ok to be sad
by @MichaelRosenYes
A brilliant book about love and loss that teaches children it’s ok to be sad
Sweep
by Louise Greig
A story teaching children how anger can build and some strategies to help them when it does.
by Louise Greig
A story teaching children how anger can build and some strategies to help them when it does.
Ruby’s Worry
by @TomPercivalsays
Ruby’s story teaches children that we all have worries and encourages them to talk about their worries with somebody that they trust.
by @TomPercivalsays
Ruby’s story teaches children that we all have worries and encourages them to talk about their worries with somebody that they trust.
Feelings
by @ttwardrobe
This gorgeous book supports conversations about a range of emotions and shows children that all emotions are a normal.
by @ttwardrobe
This gorgeous book supports conversations about a range of emotions and shows children that all emotions are a normal.
The Bear And The Piano
by @dc_litchfield
A brilliant story that I’ve used before to discuss loneliness and empathy.
by @dc_litchfield
A brilliant story that I’ve used before to discuss loneliness and empathy.
I’d also add the more recent Ravi’s Roar.
Another brilliant picture book by @TomPercivalsays that is a great support for conversations about anger or losing your temper
Another brilliant picture book by @TomPercivalsays that is a great support for conversations about anger or losing your temper
