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OverviewThe sound of Sam's life was like the best piece of music you have ever heard. Everyone liked Sam, and Sam liked himself. But then one day the mud words begin and they get inside his head - and Sam can't hear the music anymore. Mud Boy is an illustrated book for ages 5-11, showing how children can go from being joyfully buoyant to totally deflated when being bullied and teased, and offering advice to get them back to their best. Mud, music and a family cat are used to conjure up the story to children in a very new and real way, showing that recovery happens through talking to others about our problems. The book also includes a guide for further talking points by Dr Pooky Knightsmith on how to discuss the topic, and the emotions that come up on reading the book, with children. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sarah Siggs , Amy CrosbyPublisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Edition: Illustrated edition Dimensions: Width: 21.40cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.293kg ISBN: 9781785928703ISBN 10: 1785928708 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 18 July 2019 Recommended Age: From 5 to 11 years Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children/juvenile , Educational: Primary & Secondary , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsMud Boy has been such a special project to be a part of - from the moment Sarah, the author, first described the concept I could see that this would be a hugely powerful story to help children feel less alone and to encourage them to seek the support of an adult they trust if they need help with bullying. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Mental Health Advisor, Author, Speaker & Educator Mud Boy is an excellent story for children about bullying. It explains the process of bullying really well, particularly the experience of being a victim. I really like how Sarah Siggs has explained the feelings of being victimised and how she uses mud as a metaphor to explain how bullied children can feel stigmatised and become ostracised by their peers. Sarah provides a useful way of how victimised children can move from feeling helpless to feeling empowered, and also helping other bullied children. There are also excellent resources at the end of the book to support adults to discuss the important issues raised in the book, including what children can do about bullying, and how they can help others who are bullies. -- Elizabeth Nassem, Educational Researcher, Birmingham City University Author InformationSarah Siggs has a B.Ed Hons Degree in Primary and Special Education. She has previously been a SEN teacher working in pre-school, primary and secondary education, as well as family-based support. She currently lives in West Sussex. Amy Crosby is an author and illustrator who has provided illustrations for children and young adult books on a freelance basis. Illustrations cover a range of issues including segregation from peers, mental health difficulties and issues concerning self-image and self-worth. She currently lives in West Sussex. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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