Cirrus@Austlit

'This charming story uses verse, beautiful illustrations and a little person called Quinn to model the meaning of empathy.

'Quinn shows an abundance of understanding, compassion and kindness towards others. Empathy is a learnt trait, and one to nurture in all children. Included are Discussion Questions and activities to promote empathy.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A children's book to encourage resilience, persistence, and to help children bounce back from challenges and adversity.

'Meet Emmi! She is resilient, independent and courageous. She always tries her best, and even when the going gets tough, Emmi never gives in. This charming story uses verse and beautiful illustrations to model resilience, persistence, and the ability to face challenges with tenacity.

'Children who are resilient are brave, curious, confident and problem solvers. Nurturing these traits in our children will go a long way in helping them face the many challenges they will encounter throughout their lives.

'Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators, and suggested activities to promote children's resilience.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Little Bear is a worrier. He worries about everything! But with Mama Bear's help, he soon learns his worries are not so big after all.

'Through this engaging story children will learn that everyday worries and fears can be overcome.

'Discussion questions and extra hints to help children manage anxiety are included.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Frankie loves dress-ups, playing soccer, visiting Grandpa, cooking pancakes, and so much more. Frankie loves what Frankie loves! The choice is always Frankie's. Allowing your child to do the things they love and simply be themselves is one of the greatest gifts you can provide.

'Through Frankie's active and fun encounters, readers soon learn that in Frankie's world there are no gendered roles -- kids are just kids!

'Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators, and extra tips on how to reduce gender stereotyping.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Teaching young children about body boundaries, both theirs and others, is crucial to a child’s growing sense of self, their confidence and how they should expect to be treated by others. A child growing up knowing they have a right to their own personal space, gives that child ownership and choices as to what happens to them and to their body. It is equally important a child understands, from a very young age, they need to respect another person’s body boundary and ask for their consent when entering their personal space.

'This book explores these concepts with children in a child-friendly and easily-understood manner, providing familiar scenarios for children to engage with and discuss. It is important that the reader and the child take the time required to unpack each scenario and explore what they mean both to the character in the book, who may not be respecting someone’s body boundary, and to the character who is being disrespected. It is through these vital discussions that children will learn the meaning of body boundaries, consent and respect. Learning these key social skills through such stories as 'Let’s Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect' and role-modelling by significant adults can, importantly, carry forward into a child’s teenage years and adult life.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept is a beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping our children safe from sexual interference. This book was written as a tool to help parents, carers and teachers broach the subject with children in a non-threatening way.'

Source: Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept website, http://www.somesecrets.info/
Sighted: 06/03/2012