#7: The Red Tree By Shaun Tan

Recognizing feelings such as loneliness, low mood and depression through "showing" visuals, ending with the lasting message that even in darkness, hope can and will bloom!

Buy on amazon here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Red-Tree-Shaun-Tan/dp/0734411375

#6: 50 Ways To Be Happy by Vanessa King

The first of two science & fact based books in this post. This book is broken down into 10 key areas of happiness such as Resilience, Giving and Connecting, sharing creative ideas to enagage & try yourself. This one feels better suited for KS2 & KS3 (going onto secondary school) kids.

Buy on amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ways-Feel-Happy-activities-happiness/dp/1784930857

#5: Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival

This book is part of the Big Bright Feelings series & focuses on building resilience, managing anxiety, and coping with change. I loved seeing how Tilda navigated a "topsy-turvy" world, learning to overcome challenges with a "can-do" attitude, never giving up.

Buy on amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tilda-Tries-Again-Bright-Feelings/dp/1526612992

#4: The Very Hungry Worry Monsters by Rosie Greening

A Funny story that made my 5yo giggle, with a simple introduction to different kinds of worriesbfor little ones to easily grasp & anxiety relieving tips hidden in amongst the fun "discussion".

Buy on amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Very-Hungry-Worry-Monsters/dp/1789470137

#3: Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak Phd

What a fun way to learn about the brain. I love this simple geek out of a book as a Physicist. It's Neuroplasticity made easy - teaching kids how to make their brains stronger & how it continues to stretch & grow throughout their whole lives.

Buy on amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fantastic-Elastic-Brain-Stretch-Shape/dp/0982993803

#2: The Wobblysauraus by Rachel Bright

We all have wobbles and falls in life, but that's not the end of the story, that's just the beginning. This lovely story teaches that success comes from trying, failing & trying again, without giving up. That's when we feel most proud of ourselves! I absolutely love the illustrations in this book as with all her others and the rhymes are a delight to read!

Buy on amazon here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wobblysaurus-Rachel-Bright/dp/1408356198

#1: You're Pretty Amazing by Sumaira Ahmed

I'm putting it first because mental health doesn't start with managing anxiety or processing feelings. It starts with a child knowing, deep down, that they matter. You're Pretty Amazing builds that foundation in rhyme, in easy language children remember & carry long after. Read it before the wobbles come, during them & after. The message lands differently every time. Think of it as the root. Everything else grows from here.

Buy on amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Youre-Pretty-Amazing-Sumaira-Ahmed/dp/1919316809

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Which of these will you be reading with your kids this week?✨

...and comment down below 👇 which of these have you read & is your favourite?

I'd love for us to share our thoughts, feelings & experiences, especially as parents.

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