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Find calm 365 days of the year with this little book of tips and quotes. It’ll transport you to a peaceful place, where you can focus on being present and reap the rewards of a more relaxed life.

Staying calm is about how you deal with your emotions, and this little book is here to help you pinpoint what makes you stressed so you can stay in charge of your feelings. Within these pages are simple but effective tips on how to:
– Use breathing techniques and meditation to help you feel grounded
– Practise mindfulness to avoid catastrophizing
– Improve your health and well-being for a happier mind

As well as its many practical ideas, 365 Days of Calm includes a range of insightful quotes, from Lao Tzu to Cara Delevingne, to help restore the peace in your day.

Learning how to create calm in your life will boost your well-being, mental health and inner strength, helping you to become a happier and healthier person.

Being a teenager means learning how to deal with exams, new experiences and body changes. Are you prepared? No?

Teenage life stretches you in more ways than you could imagine, but it is also an exciting time in which you start to consider your future, new relationships and big questions about your identity and beliefs. Sometimes this heady mix might feel like a bit too much to handle, and that’s where introducing self-care into your daily life can help.

Far from being about drinking kale smoothies and taking bubble baths, self-care provides you with the tools to sustain your mental and physical health so you can be your best self.

Find out how to:
– Stay positive and focused through exam season
– Feel better equipped to cope with everyday stress
– Love the skin you’re in
– Be an ally to yourself and those around you

Discover the fascinating world of mushrooms with this beautiful pocket guide, featuring trivia, history, identification tips, delicious recipes and more

One of nature’s most extraordinary organisms can be found right under your feet: the mushroom. For thousands of years these fungi have intrigued humankind, providing food, inspiring folklore and proving to be both poison and cure.

The Little Book of Mushrooms will allow you to uncover this mysterious kingdom for yourself. Learn the difference between a giant puffball and a scarlet elf cup and discover how mushrooms and the fungal network help plant life to communicate. You will also find:

– Fascinating facts about the fungi kingdom
– Mushroom folklore from around the world
– A beginner’s guide to identifying common wild mushrooms
– A collection of delicious mushroom-based recipes
Mushrooms are vital to life on earth, and this book will be your guide to these spectacular organisms that have influenced our past and could shape our future.

Embrace your spiritual side with this little book of tips and quotes that will help you on your journey to a more positive and peaceful life.

For many, spirituality is a difficult concept to grasp. But the good news is anyone can understand and cultivate it. Whether you are new to spirituality or need some extra inspiration, you’ll find everything you need to get started in this book.

Within these pages you will discover what spirituality is and how it can enhance your life, including:
– Meditation for mindful living
– Sensory activities for a deeper connection with nature
– Practising gratitude for a happier mindset
– Daily positive mantras for better self-acceptance

From discovering your inner zen to learning how to chant, the tips, techniques and philosophies in this book will help you find serenity and look at the world with a new sense of wonder.

Open your heart… feel at peace… and let this little guide show you how to find calm and tranquillity.

A fun fill-in activity journal for kids age 7+ to help boost self-esteem and mental well-being

Write down all the things that you are thankful for

This daily gratitude journal is your special place to record the things that bring you joy. It includes a diary where you can write about three things that you are thankful for each day, along with some fun ideas to get you thinking about ways to reflect on all the good things in your life.

The simple habit of keeping a gratitude journal has many mental health benefits. Studies have shown that regularly thinking about the good things in your life can make you happier and healthier, help you sleep better, and boost feelings of self-worth and empathy for others.

Spend a little time each day reflecting on the things you’re most grateful for – big and small – such as your health, your family and friends, your special talents, a funny joke or a sunny day.

Tap into the tingly world of ASMR and experience the soothing power of sound with this immersive activity book

A soft whisper in your ear. Someone playing with your hair. A feather lightly brushing your skin. If these things give you pleasant tingles up and down your body, then you already know the joy of ASMR.

ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, relates to the tingly, pins-and-needles sensation and positive feelings you experience when you’re exposed to audio or visual stimuli. It’s a practice you can engage with to soothe your mind, relax your body and enter a state of low-grade euphoria.

Teeming with tips, activities, breathing exercises and colouring pages, this mesmerizing book will trigger your ASMR reactions. Use the pages of the book for folding, brushing, crinkling, or cutting, and discover how to trigger your ASMR using techniques such as lip smacking, sound baths, massages and playing with slime.

Whether you’re tracing patterns, whispering words or creating your own tingle-inducing tools, one thing is for sure: this book will give you ASMR.

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.

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.

This inspiring collection gathers together Winston Churchill’s wisest and wittiest quotations.

Quotable Churchill showcases his finest hour and is sure to delight all lovers of this great British statesman’s rousing and compelling way with words.

This little book is here to send you some love. Packed with quotes to inspire you and statements full of compassion, this ink-and-paper hug will help you to keep your chin up, your chest out and to BE STRONG.

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

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 on their journey to self-acceptance, inspiring them to embrace their uniqueness and realize their true potential

Do you struggle with low self-worth or feel you have to hide your true self?

Your teens are full of new challenges – peer pressure, exams, wondering what the future holds and everything in between. And what if you feel like you don’t fit in or you’re not enough somehow? Persistent feelings like these can have a negative effect on your mental health and well-being, so it’s important to develop strategies for boosting your sense of self-worth.

Just Be You contains top tips and activities to help you find the courage to stand tall and be proud of who you are, because there is no “right” way to be – it’s all about what’s right for you.
You will learn:
– To love the skin you’re in
– How to accept your differences and those of others
– Ways to develop the confidence to say what you think and feel
– Mindfulness and grounding techniques to instil calm
– The importance of self-care and self-kindness
– Where to get help when you need it

Hop into this uplifting little book, filled with positive affirmations on self-love and empowerment, as told by the internet’s beloved mushroom frog

“Don’t forget about the subtle magic that is happening all around you every day”

Meet the little frog! With its mushroom cap and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement or an honest view on the world, the little frog will be your guide.

Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:
– Over 40 hand-drawn illustrations of the little frog
– Beautiful life lessons and empowering reminders that it’s okay to be gentle with yourself and to feel your feelings
– A humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivity

These illustrations will fill your heart with love for yourself and others, and remind you that it’s brave and wonderful of you to exist!

Discover empowering self-love wisdom from the internet’s beloved mushroom frog in this beautiful deck of 52 affirmation cards

“I am as worthy of my dreams as anyone else!”

The little frog is here! This adorable amphibian has all the words you ever needed to hear to help your self-love flourish. Whether you’re looking for gentle pearls of wisdom for hard days, or encouraging affirmations to help heal your inner child, this deck of cards is overflowing with beautiful reminders that you deserve to treat yourself with love and care.

Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this thoughtful deck of cards is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:
– 52 cards, each one featuring a loving affirmation and a hand-drawn illustration of the little frog
– A high-quality wooden stand to display the cards in your home
– A thoughtful booklet with self-care advice

Allow the words of the little frog to kindle cosy, happy feelings, and remind you of your inner strength and goodness.

This accessible guide for 11–15-year-olds will help young people to understand and manage their mental health

Do you ever find it hard to explain what you’re thinking and feeling? Have you often pretended to be okay when in reality you’re anxious or sad? However you’re feeling, you’re not alone – because many people find it difficult to talk about their mental health.

This book will help you be kind to your mind. Whether you want to understand your thoughts and emotions a little better, or learn some handy tips to help you to de-stress, it’s filled with information on how to look after your well-being and stay feeling good.

Topics covered include:
– An A-Z of mental-health conditions
– Neurodiversity in young people
– Simple self-care methods
– Healthy habits for your mind and body
– How to track your thoughts and feelings

In My Head will help you get to know your own mind, and give you the tools and techniques to make sure you’re feeling happy and healthy.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the best-selling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child struggle to speak up for themselves?
Do they tend to avoid new things and find change hard?
Perhaps they negatively compare themselves to others and put themselves down?

These could all be signs that your child is struggling with their self-esteem.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child’s confidence soar. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s self-esteem, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Buzz the monster – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

You are enough

You are brave and determined, and you can overcome any obstacle or setback that stands in your way.

Whenever you struggle with your self-belief, pick yourself up with this little book of feel-good quotes and statements that will remind you how incredibly strong you are.

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the best-selling titles Don’t Worry, Be Happy: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You’re a Star: A Child’s Guide to Self-Esteem

Does your child appear nervous and isolated in social settings?

Perhaps they find it difficult to approach other children or make friends?

Do they seem to avoid engaging in hobbies and activities?

These could all be signs that your child is struggling with shyness.

This practical guide combines cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness methods with simple activities to help your child overcome shyness. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s confidence, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Jem – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.

Does your child often feel isolated and do they struggle to get involved in social situations?

Are they nervous about what people think of them, or maybe they’re just a little unsure of how they feel about themselves?

These could be signs that your child is experiencing low self-esteem.

This practical guide combines proven cognitive-behavioural therapy methods used by child psychologists in schools with simple activities to help your child grow their self-esteem. It’s aimed at children aged 7-11 because a lot happens in these years that can impact a child’s sense of self-worth, not just now but for years to come.

Your child will be guided, with the help of Bop – a friendly and supportive character they can identify with – through fun and engaging activities which are interspersed with useful tips, inspirational statements and practical information for parents.