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Showing Reviews for the category Primary & ECE (46 results, page 1 of 4)
Primary & ECE, 20 Mar 24
Little Ruby & friends
Review by Rochelle Cave, Community Engagement and Health Promotion Manager, MHF
Professional rugby player Ruby Tui has written a kid’s book about friendship and how to be a supportive friend based on her life experiences.
Primary & ECE, 19 Feb 24
Little big bully
Review by Rachel Walker, Primary School Teacher
This book sensitively describes how and why bullying happens, and offers a range of well-researched techniques to help children develop coping skills along with proactive strategies.
Primary & ECE, 19 Feb 24
You can stop bullying: Stand by or stand up?
Review by Whaea Robyn, Year 5 and 6 Teacher, and pupils at Owhata School
In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Elizabeth witnesses John getting bullied and readers make choices, with each story path leading to a different consequence.
Primary & ECE, 17 May 23
The Gubyllub
Review by Kate Fox, Primary School Teacher
An easy-to-read rhyming story about Rose, who used to be a bully, and how she found her way back to being kind.
Primary & ECE, 27 Mar 23
The little tiger with the big temper: A story of mindfulness, meditation and conscious communication
Review by Faith McGregor, parent.
This book can help adults navigate and soothe a child's challenging emotions and to introduce to children the benefits of mindfulness and self-regulation
Primary & ECE, 27 Mar 23
My shadow is pink
Review by Jack (5 years), mum Elissa Jordan, and grandparents.
My Shadow is Pink is about a young boy, born with a pink shadow that loves princess, dresses & "things not for boys".
Primary & ECE, 28 Mar 22
Fantastic Florence, it’s not your fault
Review by Rachel Walker, Primary School Teacher
A story is designed to be a safe space for children to see themselves in the story's characters and is an invaluable tool for parents and caregivers, therapists and educators.
Primary & ECE, 27 Mar 22
Draw the line
Review by Deb Marsden, Guidance Counsellor & Secondary School teacher
Black and white illustrations with thoughtful splashes of color create a powerful, multi-layered statement about friendship, boundaries, and healing after conflict.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
What is empathy? A bullying storybook for kids
Review by Ky McWilliam
Two sides to every story--helping kids learn compassion and understanding by putting themselves in someone else's shoes.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
The proudest blue: A story of Hijab and family
Review by Kirstie Stevens, School Library Assistant
An uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. Sibling Faizah tells the story of her older sister, Asiya's, first-day wearing a hijab at school.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
Stick up for yourself: Every kid's guide to personal power and positive self-esteem
Review by Datoka Shute
Questions from real kids are paired with answers about how to handle specific situations calmly, confidently, and effectively.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22
Raven Wild
Review by Taonga Tangaere, Artist, Writer, and Trans Person
The tale of a mystical gem and one woman's journey of self-determination in transition from the boy she once presented herself to be into the woman and hero that she would come to know herself as.
