Our latest recommendation for our younger children is: 'Meesha Makes Friends' by Tom Percival.
Waterstones Review
Meesha loves making things... but there's one thing she finds difficult to make – friends. She doesn't know quite what to do, what to say or when to say it. But one day she discovers that she has a special talent that might just help her navigate social situations - and maybe even make new friends.
A warm and affectionate look at the joys and difficulties of making and keeping friends, relating to others, and finding your place in the world. Empowering and emotionally resonant, Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series is the perfect springboard for conversations about mental and emotional health, building self-confidence and managing feelings.
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Our latest recommendation for our older children is: Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different by Ben Brooks.
Waterstones Review
'This book can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of boys who dare to be different.' (Benjamin Zephaniah)
Prince charming, dragon slayer, mischievous prankster… more often than not, these are the role-models boys encounter in the books they read at home and at school.
Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different offers a welcome alternative narrative. From Salvador Dali to Barack Obama, welcome to an extraordinary compilation of one hundred stories of famous and not-so-famous men from the past to the present day.
All saw, and dealt with the world differently. All are rule-breakers and innovators; all have achieved amazing things. For those who need the courage to reject peer pressure and go against the grain, this book seeks to inspire. The must-have book for all those boys who worry about stuff and all those parents who worry about their boys who worry about stuff.
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