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A stunning and playful graphic novel exploring emotions and how to cope with them, for everyone from 7 to 107!

Did you know:
– When you’re experiencing a feeling, it’s much easier to feel the emotion rather than put it into words?
– The four basic emotions – anger, joy, sadness and fear – all have a positive function?
– You can ease intense feelings by inviting them into your body, and with some deep breathing you can feel calm again?

Join Art-mella and her furry sidekick Rattie as they go on a fascinating voyage of self-discovery where they learn all about emotions; why we have them, how we process them and techniques on how to cope with them.

Drawing on extensive research into how our brains process emotions, My Emotions and Me helps us to find the messages behind our moods and offers simple tips to feel better in times of need.

It’s time to follow the clues to make your own investigations into your amazing brain!

Say hello to a brilliant, resilient new you

Life sometimes throws us a curveball, but with a little bit of help you can learn how to summon your inner strength and bounce back from adversity.

If you struggle to cope with big changes, or you wish you had the hardiness to handle pressure with ease, look no further. Bursting with tips, assertive statements and activities, this book will show you the way to a more flexible, strong and resilient you.

Let life’s light shine bright

Seeing the good in everything is the secret to a happy life. And like any skill, the more we do it, the easier it gets. In every area of your life, at work or at play, while exercising or relaxing, there are simple steps you can take to improve your mood and brighten your day. Full of optimistic advice, cheerful mantras and uplifting quotes from sunny souls, this book will help lighten life’s load and leave you beaming.

Take courage and comfort from the uplifting quotations and powerful affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of unbeatable confidence

There’s nobody quite like you. Your passions and possibilities are limitless, even when the world tries to get you down. This little book, packed full of empowering quotes and valuable reminders, is the perfect companion on your journey to greater happiness and stronger self-belief.

From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to sound advice from modern superstars, these are words to get you feeling great and thinking big.

As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of uplifting mantras and daily reminders such as:

– You don’t have to be perfect to be wonderful
– Everything you need – your courage, strength, compassion and love – is already within you
– You’re only confined by the walls you build yourself
– Don’t just be good to others – be good to yourself too
– You are at your most powerful when you don’t seek the approval of others

Do you ever wish you had more confidence in your abilities? Do you sometimes have negative thoughts, comparing yourself to others? Have you ever been afraid to speak up because you don’t think your opinion is valid?


You are not alone, and there is a way to tackle your low self-esteem. Packed with tips, suggestions and quotes, this book will help give you the strength to turn negatives into positives and BECOME MORE CONFIDENT EVERY DAY.

Give your mind a little TLC

When our bodies aren’t on top form, we rest and take care of them – but we often don’t do the same for our minds. Whether it’s because we don’t know where to start, or because it never feels like a high enough priority, carving out time and space to care for our mental health can be hard.

But it needn’t be. With bite-sized tips and practical advice, this book makes self-care simple and achievable. From finding calm and thinking positively, to stress-busting and balancing your life, everything you need to know about taking care of you is wrapped up in this handy pocket guide, and will give you the tools to help you feel your best.

An interactive activity title for 9-12-year-olds on the power of kindness

You can choose to make the world a better place. The power is within you!

Every one of us experiences the world differently – we have different worries and problems, and we all have unique hopes and dreams – but there’s one thing that can unite us and make the world a better place, and that’s KINDNESS!

Kindness is cool! No, really! Kindness can create positive change in all our lives. Whether it’s being a friend to someone who seems lonely, or simply smiling or giving somebody a thumbs up. When we support each other, we can be our best selves.

Be the Change: Be Kind is your handbook on how to use your own voice to empower yourself and others to spread kindness. Award-winning children’s author Marcus Sedgwick tells the story of kindness – where it comes from, what it feels like and perhaps most importantly why it matters – and asks YOU what you would do in different everyday scenarios.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

From the author of the bestsellers Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

This accessible and interactive guide for 11-15-year-olds will help young people to find their voice and feel more confident

Do you wish you had more confidence?

Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future may hold, and everything else in between. Life can be tough enough, but if you struggle with low self-confidence it can seem much harder.

It’s important to remember that it’s normal to feel unsure of yourself sometimes, but when it starts to affect your health and happiness it’s time to find some strategies for improving the way you feel.

Stronger Than You Know contains insightful and actionable tips and activities to help you feel calm under pressure so your confidence can soar.
You will learn:
– Mindfulness techniques to use for instant calm during exams
– How to quieten the unkind thoughts in your head
– Ways to boost body confidence
– How to create your own confidence action plan
– Where to get help when you need it

A fun and empowering interactive journal for girls aged 9-12

It’s time to discover and celebrate what makes you uniquely YOU!

Welcome to the time in your life when lots of big, exciting stuff happens! This companion is here to guide you along the way. It’s full of fabulous fill-in activities, quizzes to do with friends, tips for sleepover parties, and advice on how to create your dream bedroom sanctuary. Helping you plan and prepare for big days, like starting a new school or taking an exam, and offering some great ideas when you need a happiness boost, this book covers the essentials and so much more!

This Is Me is for you and you alone, so dive in and get started. Pick up a pen and make this journal as awesome and colourful as you are!
– Write a letter to your future self – what would you say?
– Make a family tree and learn more about your living relatives – what questions would you ask?
– How well do you and your best friend really know each other? Take the quiz to find out!

Take a little happiness with you wherever you go

Filled with practical tips, uplifting statements and helpful suggestions for fun activities, this beautiful pocket-sized book will give you the feel-good boost you need to make life shine brighter.

A fun and inspiring interactive journal for boys aged 9-12

It’s time to be the best you can be and celebrate all your awesomeness!

Welcome to the time in your life when lots of big, exciting stuff happens! This companion is here to guide you along the way. It’s full of cool fill-in activities, quizzes to do with friends, tips for achieving your goals and dreams, and advice on how your body will change as you head into your teenage years. Helping you plan and prepare for big days, like starting a new school or taking an exam, and offering some great ideas when you need a confidence boost, this book covers the essentials and so much more!

All About Me is for you and you alone, so dive in and get started. Pick up a pen and make this journal as amazing and original as you are.

Write a letter to your future self – what would you say?
Create the ultimate travel bucket list and dream big.
How well do you and your best friend really know each other? Take the quiz to find out!

When life feels overwhelming it’s important to remember that we’re in this together and brighter days are coming. Let your loved ones know you are always thinking of them with the help of this little book of uplifting quotes on kindness, hope and love.

Live your life to the fullest! Filled with thoughtful advice and inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book will show you how to envision your best, happiest life and make it reality.

Your best life is yours to define. Whether it means reaching for your dreams, finding a sense of purpose or making more time for the things you love, it’s whatever makes you feel like the very best version of yourself.

Through a collection of easy-to-follow tips and words of wisdom, this book will help you to create a life you love.

Learn how to:
– Visualize what your best life looks like for you
– Identify your core values and align your life with them
– Adjust your mindset with small changes and habits to stay motivated and happy
– Find peace within yourself and nurture self-love

We are at our happiest when what we do matches up with who we are, so dive into these beautiful pages to begin your journey towards a life of joy and fulfilment.

Do you worry a lot?

Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future holds and everything in between. It’s normal to feel anxious sometimes, but when it starts to affect your health and happiness it’s time to show worry the door and get your life back on track. No More Worries! contains top tips and activities to help you alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and feel better equipped to cope when it strikes, while remaining positively you.

Grow your confidence and embrace self-love with this proactive guide to becoming a stronger, more empowered you

Low self-confidence affects us all from time to time, but studies have shown that women are even more likely to avoid self-promotion and less likely to champion themselves. If you’re someone who struggles to be your own cheerleader, then look no further. This empowering little book will teach you all you need to know to become the most confident version of yourself.

Filled with practical tips and inspiring quotes, How to Find Confidence in Five Minutes a Day is a must-read for any woman who has struggled to make her voice heard. The advice inside will help you discover your full potential and learn to be authentically and unapologetically yourself.

This book will teach you to:

· Silence your inner critic and fully embrace who you are
· Celebrate your successes and stop comparing yourself to others
· Confidently articulate your needs, desires and boundaries
· Follow your dreams and ambitions

Let this book serve as your reminder to never apologize for who you are and always exist loudly and proudly.

Learn how to manage your emotions and improve your people skills with this book, which is bursting with advice on emotional intelligence and how to harness it

Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage and handle emotions – and it is becoming an increasingly valued skill set in our personal and professional lives.

How to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence is a practical guide filled with tips to help you hone your skills in the four key areas of emotional intelligence.

In its pages you will find out how to:

– Develop self-awareness – you will be able to recognize and manage your emotions, objectively evaluate yourself, and understand how others perceive you
– Master self-regulation – you will learn how to control your emotions and channel them appropriately
– Be more socially aware – you will discover how to be more empathetic and a better listener
– Build healthy relationships – you will find out what the building blocks of a strong relationship are, how to manage conflict and why effective communication matters (and how to improve yours)

This is your one-stop shop to unlocking the art of emotional intelligence and becoming a more discerning, resilient individual.

Release your inner happiness and learn to live your best life with this guided journal, filled with activities and inspiration for finding joy in every day

Self-care is such an important part of life, yet it can be the last thing we prioritize in our busy schedules – until now! It’s time to step away from the constant pressures of social media and find your “happy” – in doing so you might just find that you are able to spread that joy.

Everyone strives to be happy, but with so many demands coming at us left, right and centre, sometimes happiness is difficult to grasp. Filled with plenty of activities to make positivity your way of life, not an unattainable dream, this journal aims to give you the boost you need to shine.

Inside you will find:
– Inspiration on how and where to find happiness
– Uplifting quotes to help you on your way
– Space for you to document your journey
– Tips on how to practise self-care every day

Success does not mean happiness, but happiness is the ultimate success!

Life doesn’t need to be a struggle. Letting go is the strongest thing I’ve ever done…

‘A practical and heartfelt guide to healing for anyone who has suffered from low self-esteem, a lack of confidence, or disordered eating. Woolf writes with intelligence, wisdom and compassion for a generation of women battling an enduring media onslaught of perfectionism. The fightback continues.’
Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, The Vagenda

‘Psychology, philosophy and personal growth marvellously rolled into one, Letting Go is a must-read. This book shows us how to develop inner confidence, open new doors, and rediscover joy and meaning in our lives.’
Deanne Jade, psychologist and founder of the National Centre For Eating Disorders

‘Letting Go is not about giving up, but about letting freedom in. This brave and personal account shows us that the path to true liberation is through embracing our true selves, however flawed we fear they might be.’
Sally Brampton, author of Shoot the Damn Dog and columnist for Top Santé and Psychologies

‘A timely reminder that though we may take ourselves for granted at times, self-care is a divine responsibility. In Woolf’s intimately personal yet relatable voice, Letting Go empowers us to accept both the role of wounded and healer.’
Caroline Kent, Telegraph journalist

‘Gutsy and engaging, Letting Go combines research and real-life advice on fulfilling your inner potential and building self-belief… Woolf’s latest book is highly recommended.’
Tim Weeks, Olympic trainer

‘Emma Woolf is the voice of friendly sanity; she is the warm, assured hand that reaches out and grasps yours. A wonderfully helpful book.’
Kate Long, author of The Bad Mother’s Handbook

Exploring the issues of love, loss, healing and happiness, this manifesto for freedom from one of feminism’s liveliest voices will guide you on the path to feeling newly, truly confident.

Say hello to a new, mindful you
Would you like to feel less stressed, live more calmly and be more content? The simple ideas that mindfulness teaches can help you achieve all these things, by allowing you to live in the moment and embrace all that life has to offer.  
Bursting with tips, centring statements and activities, How to Be Mindful will provide you with everything you need to make every day full of gratitude and peace.

A guided journal for learning to fully love and accept yourself as you are

There are so many things to celebrate about your body. Just think of everything it’s got you through – the happy times and the challenges – and all the wonderful things it enables you to do each day. Sometimes, it’s important to be reminded that your body is uniquely yours, and that’s what makes it so special.

This beautiful guided journal is here to help you shed body shame for good, so that you can feel confident in yourself every day. By engaging with the tips and activities inside, you’ll learn how to see your body in a different light, quit negative self-talk and start speaking to yourself with love and kindness.

By encouraging you to wholly embrace yourself, this empowering guide promotes changing your attitude rather than changing your body. So whatever your shape or size, this book reassures you that all bodies are good bodies, and yours is perfect as it is.

Empowered women empower women! This small but mighty book – bursting with kick-ass quotes and uplifting statements – is a celebration of female strength and solidarity.

There’s nothing more powerful than a strong woman – except for two strong women supporting each other!

When girls stick together, amazing things can happen, and this little book is here to make sure you never forget it. Whether you need a boost to help you follow your dreams, or you want to lift up the women around you, this book is in your corner. It’s filled with inspiring quotes and affirmations to put a spring in your step and fire in your heart.

– Featuring a groovy design to lift your vibe
– Includes awesome affirmations to help you feel like a badass
– Serves up fearless feminist wisdom to keep you focused on your goals
– 160 pages of empowerment, with quotes from a diverse range of inspirational women, from Taylor Swift to Audre Lorde

Make everyday moments delightfully dazzling and appreciate simple pleasures with this uplifting guide to romanticizing your life

Sometimes the most magical things in life are the simplest: a good book, the soft pitter-patter of rain, the feel of grass beneath bare feet. If we could fill our lives with these small pleasures and find ways to make even the most mundane activities feel special and exciting, just think how lovely our worlds could be.

Learn how to elevate your everyday with this stunning guide to finding joy in everything you do. “Romanticizing your life” doesn’t mean living a flashy lifestyle or spending like a superstar; it simply means taking small steps to make even the most ordinary day feel extraordinary.

This book is filled with fun and easy ideas to add sparkle to your daily routine, including:

– Using your fanciest dinnerware to make all meals feel like special occasions
– Infusing your glass of water with delicious fruits and flavours
– Listening to mood-boosting music to transform daily tasks and chores

And much more! With the help of this book, you’ll soon be on the path to a life that’s filled with gratitude, self-kindness, and simple, magical moments.

An interactive activity book for 9-12-year-olds on overcoming anxiety

You can conquer your worries. The power is within you!

We all experience anxiety from time to time. It can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, and stops us from doing the things we enjoy – so what on earth can we do about it?

Be the Change: Be Calm will show you how to shut down anxiety with fun and simple ways to calm your mind by listening to what your body is telling you. Ever tried the half-salamander exercise? You should! And have you ever performed a body scan? Thought not. These amazing activities along with many others will become your toolkit to a calmer and happier life.

Award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick takes us on a fascinating journey to find out where anxiety comes from, looking at the power of storytelling in terms of training our brain to overcome worries. He also shows us what animals can teach us about dealing with stress AND introduces us to our second brain! Hello! It’s time to make CALM your superpower.

ARE YOU READY TO BE KIND TO YOUR MIND?

Calm your mind, ease your worries and quieten your thoughts with this stunning guide to living an anxiety-free life

Life is full of beautiful, joyous experiences just waiting to be had. But when you struggle with anxiety, your brain can come up with all sorts of reasons not to do the things you love. By learning to ease anxious thinking and restore a sense of calm, you can start to live the life of your dreams in peace and serenity.

Through simple tips and kind advice, this book will show you how to tune out negative thinking and find mental tranquillity. Over the course of its chapters, you will learn to:

– Identify and avoid anxious thought patterns
– Treat your mind with kindness and embrace positive thinking
– Take good care of your mind, body and soul
– Adopt healthy coping strategies for a calmer future

By learning to overcome the mental obstacles anxiety throws your way, you can discover the many positives life has in store for you. So dive into these pages and give yourself the gift of a calmer mind.