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Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 21
From worrier to warrior: A guide to conquering your fears
Review by Anna Mowat, who works as part of the All Right? wellbeing campaign in Otautahi
From Worrier to Warrior will teach you how to create your very own "toolbox" of ways to combat fear and anxiety to carry with you and conquer the Worry Monster at any time.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
I am Jack
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
Susanne Gervay's thoughtful story sheds light on the contagious and destructive nature of school bullying, and the power of humor, love, and community to overcome it.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Invisible Jerry
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
This is a picture book with humour and heart for everyone who has ever felt like they’re on the outside looking in.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Just breathe: A mindfulness adventure
Reviewed by Charmaine Denney, Early Childhood Teacher and mum to two boys
A picture book that tells a story that takes children (and parents) through a simple and engaging mindfulness exercise. This introduced a wonderful way of dealing with difficult emotions and preventing anxiety.
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 21
Kick Depression
Review by Meg Rogers, Saint Hilda's Collegiate School
This free e-book contains a number of scientifically proven ways to help you to get through the hard times, with a sprinkling of ‘honest’ language and graphics.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Kiwicorn
Review by Amanda Schulze, Community Engagement & Health Promotion Specialist. MHF
Kiwicorn is a cute and funny story about being unique. Gorgeous illustrations and writing, help children to understand their emotions and to open a light-hearted dialogue about diversity.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Llama Llama and the Bully Goat
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
Taking on a difficult but important part of children's lives, Anna Dewdney gives readers a way to experience and discuss bullying in a safe and comforting way.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Made by Raffi
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
A story of a little boy who is different from his peers and is bullied at school, Pomranz celebrates just how good it is to march to a different beat.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Maiden voyage
Review by Leanne Stubbing, Year 6 Teacher
A brand new tale of discovery about the importance of truth, family and love. Maiden Voyage is the follow-up to the internationally acclaimed LGBTQ themed fairytale Promised Land.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Maia and the Worry Bug | Māia rāua ko te ngārara pāwera
Review by Kate Cherven, Communications and Marketing Officer, MHF
'Maia and the worry bug' is a story and resource book to help families experiencing mild to moderate anxiety manage their worries and understand anxiety better.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Moth
Reviews by Kellie Christophersen and Anna Mowat
Moth is a picture book about friendship and belonging, and how it feels when you don't fit in. It aims to help children to better understand social anxiety and introversion in a safe and relatable way.
Intermediate & Secondary, 3 Mar 21
My Anxiety handbook: Getting back on track
Reviews by Kiefer Hunt and Kristina Pinto
Co-written with a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, this anxiety survival guide teaches 12 to 18 year olds how they can overcome their biggest worries.
