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A new journal inspired by the number-one best-selling children’s mental health title Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Poppy O’Neill

This activity journal contains cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help children aged 7+ manage their worries

Everyone worries – it’s a normal part of life – but whenever it feels a bit too much we need to stop, take a breath, and do something fun!

My Worry Journal is for those times. It contains a fabulous selection of activities and doodling pages designed to help manage feelings of worry and doubt.
Inside you can:
– Fill in a smile diary
– Create your own positive affirmations
– Take some mindful breaths
– Doodle your way to calm with the help of some friendly monsters

This engaging journal allows children to tune into their feelings and find creative and lasting ways to cope with their worries. It contains simple ideas and activities throughout, allowing the child to work independently or with guidance from a grown-up.

This guide is for young people aged 11+ to introduce them to the power of Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community

Pride has different meanings for different people. It can be about protesting for equal rights for everyone, a celebration of our differences and identities, and a way of finding your tribe and a supportive community that values you and accepts you wholeheartedly.

Pride Power is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and will help you to navigate pronouns and key terms, learn about the fascinating history of Pride and modern queer culture, highlighting game-changers and unsung heroes alike, from Marsha P. Johnson to Nick and Charlie in Heartstopper.

Inside you will:
– See what Pride is and why people celebrate it
– Learn about the game-changers in the LGBTQIA+ community
– Follow the essential timeline of queer world history
– Discover classic works of queer art, literature, music, TV and film
– See how you can be an advocate for Pride and everything it stands for

The future isn’t binary but it’s definitely exciting!

A vibrant and fun activity book for 4-7-year-olds to help children feel calm and happy

Help your child tune in to their feelings and feel calmer while having lots of fun with the help of this engaging activity book. Calm Monsters uses the techniques employed by child psychotherapists, including mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to overcome difficult feelings and encourage calm.

Let the Calm Monsters guide you and your child through a range of simple exercises, including:

– Press the magical pause button whenever you need a moment of calm
– Get creative and draw your feelings as animals
– Sing your worries away
And so much more!

Part of the new My Healthy Mind series from Vie, a thoughtful and inspiring range of activity and story books for children.

This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

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!

Do you often feel you’re not good enough?

Your teens are full of new challenges – exams, peer pressure, planning your future and anything and everything in between. This can turn every day into a minefield of emotions and lead to one big headache. How you feel about yourself in all this chaos can make life even tougher. When you think you don’t measure up, it can be hard to pick yourself up again, but when you feel good about yourself, you can approach every situation with confidence and say “I’ve got this!” This book contains top tips and activities to help your self-esteem flourish and make you proud to be awesomely you.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about finding inner calm, for kids aged 4+

Contains: mud splat hats, cobweb lollies and Bumps in the Dark!

Cal the little monster is so excited to go to their friend’s birthday party. But once there, they feel overwhelmed with emotions.

With the help of Grandad and their friends, Cal learns how to calm down when their feelings start to feel too big. Follow along as Cal discovers how to ease anxiety, recognize their emotions and self-regulate so they can feel calm and in control.

Are you ready to feel calm too?

This book will help your child to:
– Ease feelings of stress
– Recognize emotions and identify why they are feeling them
– Learn how to self-regulate and behave constructively in any situation
– Problem-solve for themselves

The approaches explored in this book can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to manage their feelings and discover inner calm.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about building confidence, for kids aged 4+

Contains: a big bike ride, eyeball ice cream and a slimy swamp-swimming gala!

Pip the little monster can get very nervous and often lacks the confidence to try new things.

With the help of their brother, Flint, and monster friends, Pip learns all about what confidence is and how to find it. Follow Pip as they set achievable goals, learn from mistakes and celebrate differences.

Are you ready to feel confident too?

This book will help your child to:
-Find out what it means to be confident
-Embrace the fact that we all learn at our own pace
-Use positive self-talk
-Not be afraid to try new things and build on mistakes
-Understand that encouraging and helping others will make them feel more self-assured

The approaches explored in this book can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to feel more confident and secure in themselves.

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!

This friendly deck of 52 cards contains open questions and simple exercises to transform the way your child expresses and understands their feelings. The box also includes a pocket-sized booklet with information for caring adults.

Let’s get talking!

Find new ways to connect, share and communicate with your child with the help of this supportive deck of 52 prompt cards. These thought-provoking conversation starters and gentle activities provide a fun and engaging way to spark conversation, encouraging children to talk openly about their feelings and develop their emotional awareness.

Compiled by an experienced child therapist and accompanied by helpful instructions, the colour-coded cards are divided into four categories for easy selection, including feelings, well-being, self-esteem and mindfulness. The open questions and prompts in this deck will inspire children to connect with their feelings and thought patterns and grow their emotional intelligence.

Get Talking Cards for Kids offers an enjoyable way to help improve communication, encourage self-discovery and foster an essential life skill.

A beautifully illustrated, positive picture book exploring ADHD for kids aged 4+

Contains: crazy inventions, stinky socks, a colourful collection of monsters and some super-slimy mud pie!

Pip is a confident little monster who has ADHD. In this book, they enthusiastically share what that means for them and how it has some really brilliant benefits.

Pip also discusses things they can find tricky, and how they are learning to control their impulses and be more mindful and organized so they can spend more time having lots of fun!

My Amazing ADHD Brain is packed with reassuring words, practical advice and skill-building activity ideas, and has a fun, relatable voice.

This book will help your child to:
·Understand what an ADHD diagnosis may mean for them.
·Celebrate the wonderful strengths having ADHD can offer.
·Reframe negative assumptions about ADHD.
·Discover practical ideas and engaging activities.
·Explore the idea of self-regulation and making mindful choices.

A vibrant and fun activity book for 4-7-year-olds to help children overcome their worries and feel happy

Help your child explore their emotions and work through their worries while having lots of fun with the help of this engaging activity book. Worry Monsters uses the techniques employed by child psychotherapists, including mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to overcome feelings of anxiety and promote calm.

Let the Worry Monsters guide you and your child through a range of simple exercises, including:

– Find your battle cry to help you feel braver
– Get creative and draw your worry animal
– Find out what makes us all different, and why every one of us is special
And so much more!

Part of the new My Healthy Mind series from Vie, a thoughtful and inspiring range of activity and story books for children.

This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

Breathe in, breathe out…

A fun and thoughtful story book, What’s the Hurry, Murray? helps children to slow down and take things one step at a time

Murray the dog can’t wait for his friend Florrie, the hedgehog, to come round to play. That’s until he starts to panic about it! Before long, Murray is in a tizzy, and he doesn’t know how to get himself out of it. Luckily, Hoots the owl is here to help Murray slow down, take a breath and keep calm.

This encouraging and accessible book includes practical steps to help children identify what’s causing them stress, and to work out how to resolve their worries mindfully. With the help of the main characters, your child will learn how to approach difficult and demanding situations with a calm and positive outlook.

This book is entertaining, engaging and easy to follow for readers aged 4 to 7. The enchanting illustrations help to bring the story to life, and the lovable characters help young minds connect to the story’s overall message.

Don’t worry, be happy!

A vibrant and fun story book, Don’t Worry, Murray! helps guide young minds towards a calmer and more positive outlook

It’s Murray the dog’s first day at his new school and he can’t wait to start his next BIG adventure. That’s until he begins to worry! Luckily, Hoots the owl is here to guide Murray over the Worry Hill and help him overcome his fears.

This encouraging and thoughtful book includes practical steps to help children learn calming breathing techniques, and to show them the benefits of mindfulness and positive thinking. With the help of the main characters, your child will learn how to tackle their worries, and bring them calmly under control.

This book is entertaining, engaging and easy to follow for readers aged 4 to 7. The enchanting illustrations help to bring the story to life, and the lovable characters help young minds connect to the story’s overall message.

Every child should know just how awesome they are

This deck of 52 cards is a powerful and positive tool to help your child’s confidence bloom. With kind statements and mood-boosting mantras that can be displayed anywhere, this collection of bright and inspiring pick-me-ups will empower your child to feel ready for anything!

16.5 x 11 cm, 52 cards, plus card stand.

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?

This deck of beautifully illustrated cards is packed with empowering statements and uplifting words to help your child feel confident every day

See your child’s self-esteem soar with this delightful pack of uplifting affirmation cards. Whether you’re looking to inspire a little bit of confidence or just want to bring a ray of sunshine into every day, this collection of positive prompts will remind your child that they’re capable of anything they put their mind to.

Featuring a joyful design to brighten up any shelf, windowsill, desk or table, each card can be displayed individually using the high-quality wooden stand included. These cheerful statements are the perfect tool to boost your child’s self-esteem and help them to see how brilliant they are!

– Box includes 52 individual cards, a 16-page booklet and a high-quality wooden stand
– Let your child choose their favourite affirmations and display them proudly in their room
– An ideal gift for children aged 4+ to develop the skill of positive thinking

A calm thought a day keeps worries away

Help your child find a little bit of a calm each day with this deck of comforting and easy-to-understand activities

Mindfulness matters, and just a few moments of quiet thought can soothe your child’s mind and encourage them to approach their day with a little more ease. Help your child practise the art of mindfulness anywhere with this collection of uplifting cards, filled with ideas for calming activities and peaceful thoughts.

This deck of 52 cards is packed with ideas to minimize anxiety, promote happiness and help kids harness positive energy. Each card, which can be displayed individually using the high-quality wooden stand, features a stunning bespoke design to brighten up any room.
– Box includes 52 individual cards, a 16-page booklet and a high-quality wooden stand
– Perfect to display in your child’s room, or anywhere in the home, to encourage peaceful moments and positive thinking
– Beautifully presented and featuring bespoke card designs

I am awesome

This set of 52 cards is full of inspiring affirmations to help improve your child’s self-esteem and give them the confidence to do anything they set their mind to! Whether you’re looking to bring a bit of sunshine into their day or show them how amazingly awesome they really are, add an extra dose of happiness to each and every day with this collection of sunny sentiments and positive prompts.

Each card, which can be displayed individually using the high-quality wooden stand included, features a joyful design to brighten up any shelf, windowsill, desk or table.

These cheerful cards are the perfect pick-me-up to boost your child’s overall happiness and leave them smiling from ear to ear.
– Box includes 52 individual cards and a wooden holder
– Each powerful affirmation can be used as a decoration anywhere in your home
– Beautifully presented and featuring colourful card designs

See them shine

Remind your child how awesome they are with this deck of 52 uplifting cards, here to help their self-belief soar. Each colourful design features a powerful affirmation that will boost confidence and nurture self-worth, adding an extra dose of happiness to each and every day.

– Box includes 52 individual cards and a wooden holder
– Each powerful affirmation can be used as a decoration anywhere in your home
– Beautifully presented and featuring colourful card designs

Bring more joy into every day

This deck of beautifully illustrated cards is packed with sunny statements and uplifting words to help your child feel empowered and happy. Each of the 52 cards includes an affirmation to encourage positive thinking and will help your child to look on the bright side every day.

– Box includes 52 individual cards and a wooden holder
– Perfect to display in your child’s room, or anywhere in the home
– Beautifully presented and featuring bespoke card designs

Bring more calm into every day

This deck of beautifully illustrated cards is packed with soothing statements and mindful words to help your child relax and reset. Each of the 52 cards includes a mindfulness mantra to encourage calm and kindness and will help your child to manage their moods and find peaceful moments every day.

– Box includes 52 individual cards and a wooden holder
– Perfect to display in your child’s room, or anywhere in the home
– Beautifully presented and featuring bespoke card designs

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?

An invaluable tool to get boys talking

Talking costs nothing but it can change your life for the better

Growing up is hard work! You’re expected to ace your exams, be responsible, keep up a hectic social life both online and IRL, make big decisions about your future, and somehow stay happy at the same time. But, as we know, no one feels OK all the time, so what happens then? What happens when we don’t feel great and don’t know what to do about it or where to get help?

Let’s Talk provides the tools to get boys talking about how they’re feeling. Within this insightful guide you will find activities to figure out what help you might need, advice on where to get help, and case studies to show how others have voiced their feelings and found help.
Learn to:
– Articulate how you’re feeling
– Build a support network
– Create your own well-being toolkit
– Bounce back from low mood
– Help others who might be struggling

Remember: if you’re not feeling OK, you have the power to do something about it and this book will show you how.

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.