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The Kids Book of Anti-Bullying Self-Awareness, Resilience and Strategies for Managing Bullying (The Kids Books of Socia...

by Catherine Stephenson

Book Details

Publisher:Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published:2024
Pages:104
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1739091442

Reading Info

Age Range:7-12

About This Book

This gentle book supports children's emotional wellbeing during a divorce or separation, offering them reassurance, comfort, and practical tools Age-appropriate explanations: helps children understand the concept of divorce or break-up in a clear and accessible manner. Emotion recognition and expression: guides children in identifying and naming their emotions. recognizing the connection between emotions and bodily cues and articulating their feelings. Facilitates open communication: opens up ch

Our Review

This gentle picture book provides essential emotional support for children navigating their parents' divorce or separation, offering age-appropriate explanations about family changes in clear, accessible language. The narrative thoughtfully guides young readers through recognizing and naming their complex feelings, helping them understand the connection between emotions and physical sensations. It creates a safe space for children to see their own experiences reflected while learning practical vocabulary for articulating what they're feeling inside. The story's compassionate approach facilitates open communication between children and caring adults during this challenging family transition.

What distinguishes this resource is its dual focus on emotional validation and practical coping skills, making it particularly valuable for children aged 5-8 who need reassurance that their feelings are normal and manageable. The book's therapeutic framework helps build emotional intelligence through relatable scenarios and gentle guidance, providing both comfort and concrete tools for expression. Parents and caregivers will appreciate how it opens difficult conversations with sensitivity while giving children language to process their experience. This becomes an invaluable tool for maintaining emotional connection and stability throughout the family's adjustment period.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction