Child Psychology Book Lady

I came across this book by accident in Better Read than Dead bookstore in Newtown, and am convinced it is a must-have for all teen girls. An approachable, well-researched and friendly guide for girls (and their parents!), this is a book that you can read cover-to-cover or dip in and…

This is a story about Sherman raccoon, who sees something very bad happen. He finds himself feeling angry, sad and confused, sick in the tummy and acting unkindly to other children, but he doesn’t know why he is this way. Eventually, he talks to someone about what he saw. This…

Brains that go fast, brains that go slow, brains that find it easy to transition, and brains that say No! A story that celebrates neurodiversity, this book talks us through all the different ways brains can be wired, and how this affects our thoughts, feelings and reactions. The book makes…

A companion to The Invisible String, this book extends the comforting idea that we remain connected to those we love, even if we may be separated by distance or loss. Karst writes in a gentle and accessible way, sending a reassuring and comforting message that no matter where you are,…

When I found this book in my local library, I read it over and over trying to make sense of what it meant. Simple put, it is a story about a boy who is grey, in spirit and colour. Emotionally blunted from the time he was a baby, he is…

Over recent years, I have seen more and more kids presenting with anxiety about climate change and the planet. It has become a personal challenge to help them make sense of their worries – to not become overwhelmed or frozen, but to turn their fear into meaningful action. This is…