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Little Volcanoes is a practical book that helps teach children to handle their anger in a constructive way. It does this by looking at the causes of anger such as hurt, loss and fear. It helps parents and other caregivers to help children under 5 to deal more positively with their angry thoughts and feelings. Little Volcano features colourful stories to illustrate anger management skills in an engaging way. It is a must have for all parents, caregivers, teachers, and counsellors of children aged 0-5 years.

By working through the activities in this book, children with anger control problems can develop better emotional and behavioral control. Kids will learn how to identify the things that make them angry, become better problem solvers, talk about their frustrations, and much more.

Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous for no reason. Sometimes his stomach hurt. He had bad dreams. And he started to feel angry and do mean things, which got him in trouble. Then he met Ms. Maple, who helped him talk about the terrible thing that he had tried to forget. Now Sherman is feeling much better. This gently told and tenderly illustrated story is for children who have witnessed any kind of violent or tra... read more

Wherever Jenny goes, her worries follow her - in a big blue bag. They are there when she goes swimming, when she is watching TV, and even when she is in the lavatory. Jenny decides they will have to go. But who can help her?

Dr. Sisemore's book draws on scientifically proven strategies for dealing with childhood anxiety and utilizes them to develop pleasant, compelling activities that teach children how to defeat anxiety. The activities can be used in counseling sessions or as homework activities. 35 simple, fun activities to help kids: Stop worrying; Overcome fears; Enjoy being a kid.

"Some days are yellow. Some are blue. On different days I'm different too." Dr Seuss takes the reader on a journey through the many different moods that can be experienced in life.

Everyone feels sad sometimes. It's a quiet, lonely feeling. But it can often help to talk to someone about it. What do you do when your child is feeling sad? In Notes for Parents at the back of the book, a child psychologist offers some helpful insights.

Strong feelings are hard to cope with at any age. But they are particularly difficult for small children, who have no experience or perspective. They may not even have the words to express what they're going through. What do you do when your child is feeling angry? In the notes for parents at the back of the book, a child psychologist offers some helpful insights.

Strong feelings are hard to cope with at any age. But they are particularly difficult for small children, who have no experience or perspective. They may not even have the words to express what they're going through. This work is suitable for ages 3 and above.

From dread of spiders to panic attacks, kids have worries and fears, just like adults. This is a book kids can turn to when they need advice, reassurance, and ideas. They'll find out where fears and worries come from, practice Fear Chasers and Worry Erasers, and learn to seek help for hard-to-handle fears they can't manage on their own.

Everyone feels sad and lonely sometimes. Increasing numbers of children are living with depression, often unrecognised or diagnosed. Here is a book that kids can turn to when they need advice, reassurance, and ideas. The author explains how the body and mind react to painful feelings of sadness and loneliness, then offers "Ten Tips for Beating the Blues" - coping skills kids can read, learn, and practice. Additional strategies help kids get a handle on their feelings, make and keep friends, and enjoy their alone time. The second pa... read more

One sunny day in the park, a boxer dog named Oz meets Devon, a seven-year-old boy who is feeling both sad and angry. Devon sleeps often and doesn't eat. He worries about his schoolwork, things he's bad at sports, and feels the other kids don't like him. Oz soon starts to follow Devon home so he can make Devon's family aware that the boy needs help. An estimated six million children and adolescents suffer from depression, which often goes undiagnosed. This sympathetic book includes reassuring advice and important tips for both child... read more

Once there was a country where the people were always happy. They would smile and laugh when the sun shone down, when it poured with rain and even when the snow fell and their teeth were chattering. Nothing ever made them sad or cross. But this is the story of a small boy who breaks the law. He cries. He is taken straight to the king who, it is said, is the happiest person in the land. Can the boy convince the king that it's all right to be sad sometimes? First published 2007.

Tony Ross and Jeanne Willis at their irrepressible best: a heart-warming tale with exuberant illustrations. There was once a cow who was always miserable, and a lamb who was always trying to cheer her up. But she was impossible to cheer up! Even Father Christmas was too jolly. The poor lamb burst into tears, and wallowed in misery himself. Finally the cow started to miss him, and gave him the best birthday present ever - a great big grin!

Today's children are stressed--they need fun, memorable coping skills. Here's a practical, humorous stress management guide for children ages seven to 12. Cats teach children "nine secrets for keeping cool and calm". Each chapter has proven relaxation and assertive techniques for kids, such as "taking catnaps" and "hanging in there". Included is an "Adult Purr-spective" section for parents, teachers, and counselors. A warm and playful book... children will learn a lot about self-esteem and how to relax from these furry friends!'... read more

A book that describes what it is like to feel angry, as it is experienced by young children. Readers will identify with Mike Gordon's humorous and inventive depictions of this feeling, and be insprired by the various solutions on offer. Your Emotions Series

A delightful and vivid Todd Parr book that explores all the different things that make people feel good.

This CD-ROM is all about helping children understand their anger - where it comes from, and how to handle it well. It features everyday scenarios where children will have to use their judgment to learn how to deal with their anger, the value of co-operation, and how to be assertive but not aggressive. In the process we encourage parents and caregivers to do some learning too! Games for children aged 5-12, with insights and information for teachers, parents, caregivers and everyone else! This is an NZ-produced, interactive CD Rom.

A delightful, easy introduction to saying how you feel using te reo. Young and old alike will be able to describe whether they are feeling hoha (bored), makariri (cold), matekai (hungry) or simply tinopai rawe (fantastic)! A pronunciation guide in the back of the book gives new learners to te reo a simple guide to the language.

Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.Rufus is in the school playground when his friend John kicks a ball that hit him in the stomach, and wakes up the sleeping red beast: 'I hate you - I'm gonna sort you out!' The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's OK. It doesn't see that John is sorry - how can Rufus tame the red beast?This vibrant fully illustrated childre... read more