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OverviewDiscover simple ways children can look after themselves, from naming feelings and moving their body, to building boundaries and caring for their friends! Learning to look after yourself is an important part of growing up, and it can also be fun! By being mindful of their mental, physical and social wellbeing, children can be more confident in navigating tricky situations and new experiences. Whether it is taking care of their senses, learning about respect or unwinding when they feel overwhelmed, this book is packed full of helpful ideas and tips for little ones and their grown-ups. Written by clinical psychologist and author, Nancy Shapiro, who believes that teaching children how to care for themselves can help them in later life, this book's impactful information is balanced out by cute and bright illustrations from Vnia Sacramento. This book will teach little ones about: Sleep Caring for their senses Nutritious food Being active Learning new skills What to do when something doesn't feel right Checking in with their body Friendships Boundaries Time alone and time with others Asking for help Knowing their opinion and how to say 'no' Expecting respect Naming their feelings Communication Caring for other people Unwinding Wonderful Me is a fantastic first introduction for kids to key topics and skills that will help them to care for themselves as they grow and navigate the world they live in. With a sunny and cheerful colour scheme, this book is comforting yet revolutionary, at a time when it's becoming more important than ever to teach children these vital skills. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nancy Shapiro , Vânia SacramentoPublisher: Quarto Publishing PLC Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books Weight: 0.350kg ISBN: 9780711287563ISBN 10: 0711287562 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 09 May 2024 Recommended Age: From 4 to 6 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews“a pleasure to read and a wonderful resource for instilling the importance of self-care and mental health in young readers.” * INIS Magazine * Author InformationDr. Nancy Shapiro helped found TurnUp Activism, a non-profit organisation whose mission is promoting youth voter turnout and activism. She created and directs their training program that has helped over 1,000 young people on their path towards becoming civically engaged. She is also a clinical psychologist and has a side career performing and teaching the oboe. Her education has included a BA from Simon's Rock of Bard College, MA from Lesley University and finally a Psy.D. from Antioch New England Graduate School. Outside of work, she is a mother of 3, plays tennis, composes music, cycles and reads.Vania Sacramento is a Portuguese illustrator who loves drawing children, nature and animals. Her style is colourful and whimsical and celebrates the diversity of our world. She lives in Frankfurt, Germany with her husband and son. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |