Stories for Feelings for Children

Written by Hilary Hawkes

Narrated by LouiseRobinsonBrouze

 A collection of seven short stories that can help children explore different feelings, thoughts and emotions in themselves or others. Thought-provoking positive and nurturing messages are contained in the stories which can be talked about and explored after listening. Themes include dealing with loss, feeling excluded, worries and anxieties, not bottling things up and being yourself. Stories for Feelings for children can be used in school, at home or by play therapists/counsellors etc working with children (guide only) aged at least six/seven to twelve. "... a valuable tool in supporting children to understand their feelings and emotions." The Play Doctors. "modern-day Aesop's Fables designed to help children realize that they're not the only ones who have feelings, and provides examples of how to cope with them. This collection is upbeat and filled with easily accessible tales that are neither preachy nor didactic...highly recommended.' Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite.

Themes of stories: The Tree: being glad to be who you are. The Little Stream: letting go, moving on. A Heavy Load: not carrying other people's worries. The Flower: allowing change and growth. Jack and the Rucksack: asking for help. The Wish: confidence, self-belief, dealing with bullying. Broken: acceptance, finding a way forward.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Strawberry Jam Books/Story Therapy
• Release date: Jan 7, 2016
• ISBN: 9781910257630