Description
The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle emotions and address anxieties which children may be experiencing during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. From feeling isolated from friends and families, to missing out on experiences at school, many children will be feeling worried about the sudden change to their usual routine.
Children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling, drawing, DIY and physical activities.
Keep Calm! will show children how to feel more comfortable with the current uncertainty, stay safe, enjoy the positives, find hidden advantages, look forward to the future, and talk to others about their concerns and worries.
The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calming activity.
There's also a section at the back of the book for parents, guardians and carers with important information on how to support their child through this difficult time.
Part of Mindful Kids a thoughtful range of activity books for children from Studio Press that includes No Worries, Hello Happy, Stay Strong, Be Brave, Be Positive and Letting Go.
Filled with activities, Keep Calm! is a self-care book for children during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
About the Author
Dr Sharie Coombes (Author)
Dr. Sharie is a child, adolescent & family psychotherapist who loves to use neuroscience to help people understand themselves and live happier lives. She used to be a headteacher and has worked extensively with young people and families in schools and in the NHS, and has been part of the British Red Cross psychosocial team. Sharie is the author of many books for young people: as well as writing for the Mindful Kids series, Sharie is the author of Choose You!
Katie Abey (Illustrator)
Katie Abey is a yellow-haired illustrator human who lives in a teeny hobbit-like house in Derbyshire. She lives with a cat, a hedgehog, a husband and the world's smiliest baby. Her work provides doses of happiness and motivation with a little dash of sarcasm. Her love of colour is reflected in her brightly coloured studio space and her hair, which frequently changes colour to match its surroundings. As well as illustrating the Mindful Kids series, Katie is the author and illustrator of We Wear Pants and We Eat Bananas.
Book Information
ISBN 9781787418806
Author Dr Sharie Coombes
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Studio Press
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 100g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 7mm