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Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22

Inclusion alphabet: ABCs for everyone
Review by Jill Proops, mum to a child with additional needs
Inclusion Alphabet: ABC’s for everyone is a picture book which guides the reader through some key features of inclusion.
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 22

It gets better: Coming out, overcoming bullying and creating a life worth living
Review by Karen, Health Teacher
It Gets Better is a great compilation of stories about coming out, from a wide variety of contributors, offering a range of diverse perspectives and lived experiences.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 22

The kindness snippet jar
Review by Kimberley Fatt, Primary School Teacher
The story suggests to the reader that whilst doing kind things for others is great, "Sometimes all it takes is doing something kind for someone right in front of you!"
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 22

Mind your head
Review by Rachel McLean, Darfield College
Juno Dawson leads the way with this frank, factual and funny book, with added information and support from clinical psychologist Dr Olivia Hewitt.
Primary & ECE, 29 Mar 21

You, me and empathy
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
This charming story uses verse, beautiful illustrations and a little person called Quinn to model the meaning of empathy.
Primary & ECE, 29 Mar 21

Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, respect, and being in charge of YOU
Reviews by William and Deanne Douglas
Rachel Brian's book sets out to help children to speak up and tell others when they don’t want to be hugged or tickled, or if they feel uncomfortable with another person.
Intermediate & Secondary, 28 Mar 21

Mophead: How your difference makes a difference
Review by Deb Marsden, Guidance Counsellor & Secondary School teacher
An inspirational graphic memoir, full of wry humour, as NZ’s bestselling Poet Laureate tells the true story of a how her difference made a difference.
Primary & ECE, 28 Mar 21

ACE: A horsey tail of courage
Review by Vivienne Martini, Learning Advisor, Oranga Tamariki and Sam
An anti bullying story book for children with a story that follows the life of a horse who despite being bullied ends up achieving his long held dreams and goals.
Primary & ECE, 28 Mar 21

A little bit different
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
This book is intended as a funny and touching story about accepting and celebrating what makes each of us different and special.
Intermediate & Secondary, 28 Mar 21

The survival guide to bullying: Written by a teen
Review by Neeve Edwards-Brown, Avonside Girls High School
Author, Aija Mayrock, offers guidance as well as different strategies that helped her get through even the toughest of days.
Primary & ECE, 28 Mar 21

Ali's first day at school
Reviews by Sasi and Latika
This book wonderfully portrays a refugee boy’s first day at school in New Zealand.
Intermediate & Secondary, 28 Mar 21

Starving the anger gremlin
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
This imaginative workbook shows young people how to starve their anger gremlin and control their anger effectively.