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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.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Nobody! A story about overcoming bullying in school
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
With support from friends, classmates, and adults, Thomas starts to feel more confident in himself and his hobbies, while Kyle learns the importance of kindness to others.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Odd Velvet
Review by Kim Higginson, Information Management Specialist, MHF
This is a tale about being different and the pressures of fitting in. In the end, Velvet's classmates discover that being different is what makes Velvet so much fun.
Primary & ECE, 3 Mar 21
Only freaks turn things into bones
Review by Susy Carryer, secondary school English teacher and mother, who has worked with children and young people
Only Freaks Turn Things Into Bones uses the sort of macabre humour that appeals particularly to new entrant age children to present some important messages to anyone who feels like they don’t fit.
