Our Children's mental wellbeing

Date Added: 15/02/2021

Books you can borrow to read with your child.
These selections for children provide advice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing made worse by lockdown. Books have been chosen and recommended by health professionals and librarians for children and families.

The selections are targeted at children but include titles aimed at a wide range of reading levels to support less confident readers, and to encourage children to read together with their siblings and carers. All books can be reserved through our online catalogue Arena or by clicking on the links, then reserve using your library card number and PIN. You can then collect them, via our select & collect service.

Children's feelings and worries about life

How are You Feeling Today by Molly Potter - children can choose a feeling that relates to them, and then it provides child-friendly strategies for dealing with that feeling.
How do You Feel by Anthony Browne- a book that reassures children and helps them understand how they are feeling.
Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones - Izzy puts her frustration aside to help her new friend fly again.
Ruby’s Worry by Tom Percival- Ruby has a worry it gets bigger and it makes her sad. How can she get rid of her worry and feel like herself again?
Today I’m Strong by Nadiya Hussain - some days I just want to stay at home, a story all about finding your inner strength.
Everybody Feels Sad by Moira Butterfield- read about what Chloe and Omar did when they did felt sad.
Feeling Frightened by Kay Barham - ideal for parents and teachers with suggestions of ways to help children cope.
Exploring Emotions by Paul Christellis - a mindfulness guide to exploring emotions.
Grobblechops by Elizabeth Laird - dad reassures Amir that if the monster family comes to play, then the parents will have a good old chat whilst Amir makes a new friend.
A Friend for Bear by Steve Smallman - a book of mindfulness for busy bears.
While We Can’t Hug by Eoin Laughlin - Uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun!
Happy to Be Me by Emma Dodd - the perfect way to build body confidence and self-esteem in young children.

Difficulties we face in the world around us

What’s going on inside my head by Molly Potter - this book will help children develop healthy habits and good coping strategies.
Something Bad happened by Dawn Huebner - guides children and the adults through tough conversations about national and international tragedies.
Dealing with Bullying by Jane Lacey.
Bullying by Louise Spilsbury - sometimes you can sort out a problem on your own, but sometimes you need to ask for help. This book helps young children to make this decision.
Ella on the outside by Cath Howe - Ella is the new girl at school, she doesn't know anyone, and she doesn't have any friends.
#Goldilocks by Jeanne Willis - a hilarious cautionary tale for a new generation of internet-users.
Accidental Trouble magnet: Planet Omar by Zanib Mian - having changed school, I’ve had to make new friends and the class bully thinks I'm the perfect target.
Clownfish by Alan Durant - Dak's dad has been dead for seven days, when suddenly he reappears. He's the same in almost every way except he has turned into a clownfish.
Boy who built a wall by Kara Simpson - help’s children who have experienced trauma, loss or neglect to come to terms with their experiences and to build healthy relationships.

Children with underlying conditions

Illustrated guide to Dyslexia by Kate Power - an engaging visual explanation of dyslexia, what it means, and how to embrace it.
Can I tell You About ADHD? by Susan Yarney -. guide for friends, family and professionals.
Double Felix by Sally Harris - Felix skips every second step on the stairs, taps door handles twice and positions objects in pairs. The problem has become so bad that Felix is on the verge of being expelled from school.
Isaac and his Amazing Aspergers Superpowers! By Melanie Walsh - Isaac will tell you all about what it's like to have his Asperger superpowers.
Autism by Louise Spilsbury - explores the many aspects of autism in a child-friendly way.

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