Cirrus@Austlit

'‘When I’m Shining with SELF-CONTROL’ is about mastering and regulating big emotions. It is learning to be stronger within, following rules to be safe and caring for others!

'This story acknowledges that we all experience a range of emotions particularly when we lose SELF-CONTROL. This book teaches how to remain calm, patient and gentle.'

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'‘When I’m shining with FAITHFULNESS’ is about being a faithful friend by developing trusting and loyal friendships.

'This story encourages inclusiveness in play situations by considering others.

'Children learn about the value of committing to their word – to do what you say you will do, and how choices affect friendships.'

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'‘When I’m shining with GENTLENESS’ is about being helpful, humble and even-tempered, balancing life and wellbeing.

'Through GENTLENESS children learn the social skills to enter play, have empathy toward others and achieve satisfaction in friendships.

'This book describes how being gentle with others uses kind, thoughtful words with understanding.'

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'‘When I’m shining with GOODNESS’ is about developing honesty and truthfulness. Children learn how to navigate temptations and restore honesty and trust when mistakes are made.

'This story explores learning how to stop, think and make a choice to do the right thing.

'Children are encouraged to own up to mistakes acknowledging that they are in charge of their own actions.'

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'‘When I’m shining with PATIENCE’ explores the idea that sharing and waiting for a turn creates a sense of fulfillment through endurance.

'Being patient is being calm and content regardless of the outcome of a situation.

'The social skills in this story include thinking of others, taking a deep breath and learning to wait calmly, with a smile.'

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'When I'm shining with JOY explores what being joyful looks and feels like. This story acknowledges that things can and do go wrong in social situations but there is a positive way to restore relationships.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'When I’m shining with LOVE’ explores diversity amongst people. As we are all unique, we seek to teach children about celebrating differences. LOVE in action is putting others before self. This is an important skill for children when learning about living within a family or in community. When we LOVE first, it typically comes to us, fulfilling our distinctive human need to be loved and accepted!' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'When I’m shining with PEACE’ explores our innate need to trust and be trusted. PEACE comes from being in the moment and having a deep sense of contentment. PEACE develops from accepting decisions from trusted adults or peers. It is about developing a flexible, thinking approach to others.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)

'Who is better than a superhero?

'Find out about Jesus as you explore what he did and who he was. And most importantly how Jesus really can be your best friend!' (Publication summary)

'Celia and Nonna is a significant and heart-warming picture book about the special bond between children and grandparents - and what happens when life changes. Grandparents ageing is a universal experience, yet it is rarely told in picture book form. In this story, young Celia finds a delightful and positive way to navigate this confusing time.' (Publication summary)

'Colourfully illustrated Children’s Book about God’s heart of adoption for all his children worldwide. There are no orphans only loved children. The book shows children how they can show love in different ways. At the heart of love is the adoption of one another. It's all about the heart.' (Publication summary)

'Have you ever felt like running away? In Without Me? a small child resolves to runaway but minute-by-minute reasoning raises questions about the impact. Gradually reneging he begins a pied piper walk resulting in all he ran from joining him. A humorous story that confirms the message: we belong in family.

'Much happens in a growing child's mind as they navigate their identity and process emotion. Without Me? introduces escapism and decision reasoning. It is a light-hearted story with an important message of security-belonging. Children will enjoy relating to being a small but significant part of a family.'

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