Books with author Dr Audrey Coatesworth

This is the ebook, Kindle edition of the paperback, 'Poems for 3-7 years' ,by retired psychiatrist, Dr Audrey Coatesworth, published 2011. It contains 60 poems in rhyming verse - these are often humorous, thought provoking stories and metaphors. They are written to enable children to develop new ways of understanding themselves and their world. The verses encourage the development, at this formative stage of life, of qualities most likely to sustain lasting fulfilment, such as kindness, caring, sharing and endeavour. It is in these early years that children 'learn how to be'.These are intended to be read to children, without analysis, so that the messages within the poems can be absorbed and integrated at the child's level of understanding.Any comments should come from the child.The poems can also be listened to by children on the Kindle with the 'text to speech' facilty. When necessary,the author has, for this specific purpose, added extra punctuation so that the poems are read by the digital reader in a natural way. Perfect for the long journey!

This book contains a story for children, in particular,girls aged between 6-11 years of age, and ten related poems. All written by Dr Audrey Coatesworth. As with all her writings, the story and poems are interesting, challenging and often amusing. All have a purpose, as she believes that learning of any kind should be enjoyable.The story is about a princess and gives the clear message that friendship, kindness, caring and endeavour are more valuable than any possessions.The story can act as a play-script at home and in classrooms, to encourage, not only these values in children, but also to enhance imaginative play,language and interaction. The poems are about real life situations - eg the excitement and honour of being a bridesmaid - in 'A Dream come true'.

The 80 poems in this book are written for children aged 6-12yrs ( depending on their level of understanding), by Dr Audrey Coatesworth, a retired psychiatrist.They are written to encourage such values as kindness, enthusiasm, courage, determination, love, caring and sharing, and to understand that happiness and fulfillment comes from within, not necessarily or always from having material possessions - as many people think.Reviews 1)I am truly touched by every word I read in "Verses that mean a lot, Growing up," by Dr. Audrey Coatesworth. I laughed out loud at her "Letter to Mrs Mouse," and as a long-term, long distance Granny, was brought to tears by "Distance." The book might be verses for young people, but Dr. Coatesworth understands the inner emotions that drive us at any age and expresses them in a simple but moving style. 2)This beautiful collection of poems for children first came to my attention in my capacity as a University trainer of Elementary teachers. I was quickly struck by how these little verses appeal to the good in human nature: and how they can help our children – to learn about the values and behaviour that are most likely to bring them fulfilment and hope.Dr Coatesworth writes as someone who loves children and understands how they think and feel. She knows that in a busy, high-tech world children’s greatest chance of lasting well-being and happiness lies within themselves.An important aspect of these verses is that they never patronise young children. Dr Coatesworth knows that growing up is rarely ‘plain sailing’ and her writing doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable truths. In spite of this the effect is never threatening or negative for her young readers. . A recurring theme in ‘Growing Up’ is that, in a busy, materialistic world, true happiness is born out of human kindness, courage and endurance. However, a great comfort to hard-pressed parents is that Dr Coatesworth understands the competing demands they face and some of her verses gently seek to make children more aware of this fact. For children, as well as their busy parents, there is a useful message here – that everyone is far from perfect but with enough humility and open-mindedness, young and old can learn from each other. M B, Warwick University

This is a book of 90 poems by Dr Audrey Coatesworth, a retired English Consultant Psychiatrist. They address various issues of having to cope with grief and illness. The poems are arranged alphabetically, with either (I) for illness or (G) for grief alongside the title.'This is not a comprehensive selection and not intended to be a 'text book', but the verses were written from her experience and knowledge. Dr Coatesworth writes,' Despite every possible love and care, we do not live in an ideal world. Everyone, at some time, has to face grief, and many suffer illness in their lives. These poems were originally written for children and teenagers, but are relevant for many adults, particularly those suffering grief or illness in childhood years. Awareness of possible distress in children is important.'

This book contains 131 poems, specifically written for young teenagers - 13yrs to 16 years, by Dr Audrey Coatesworth, a retired English psychiatrist.She writes,' Having been a psychiatrist for so long (35 years) I cannot help but see beyond present actions. We must all learn to cope with 'normal' traumas of life's experience, but, over and above these, there are increasing opportunities in our present culture for damaging traumas, which could affect a young person's future life. Teenagers taking drugs or excess alcohol are just two examples. I wrote this book to share some of my knowledge and experience with teenagers, without being patronising or confrontational. Many are written as metaphorical stories, some humourous and some challenging, I do not attempt to cover all aspects of life.'

Growing Up is a collection of 78 poems, written by retired Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Audrey Coatesworth,for children between the ages of 7yrs - 12 years, happy or not, well or ill. Every child is different and some younger or older may enjoy the poems.Dr Coatesworth writes,'... life is eventful and traumas of illness and grief cannot be avoided and successfully overcoming adversity, big or small, is an essential part of emotional growth. .... I write these verses to let another voice be heard on behalf of children. I hope the verses will be read by children, but also to children by parents, grandparents or teachers, and without being analysed or explained ( other than any word which the child doesn't know or understand).Many are written as stories, and all are deliberately written in rhyming verse and all have a gentle message. Understand- life is not easy, whether priviledged or poor, neither is is about having material possessions, but aboutsuch qualities as kindness, enthusiasm, courage, determination, effort and hope. Happiness and fulfilment come from within.

This book has 78 poems, but, to save the cost, it is being printed without any illustrations. The poems are the same as in 'Growing Up', Illustrated version. Some of the verses telll meaningful stories. All have a message and many contain humour. Others show how wisdom, pleasure, and growth can spring from the simplest and most natural things within a busy and materialistic world. Dr Audrey Coatesworth writes from her concern for children, but these poems do not patronise children and the effect is never threatening or negative. On the contrary, she learning takes place in a safe and manageable context. The collection of poems is written from her experience and knowledge and aims to encourage values such as kindness, courage, sharing and caring. Children can read them for themselves. If adults read them, either parents, carers or teachers, then Dr Coatesworth would prefer that they do so without explanation or analysis unless instigated by the child/children. The poems speak for themselves.

The book contains 55 poems for 'times of illness' and 33 poems for ' times of grief'. Dr Audrey Coatesworth is a retired, English psychiatrist. She writes from her knowledge and experience, gained through her own life events and from her thirty five years of psychotherapeutic work. Though the poems in this book were written primarily for children aged 7-13 years, who have to cope with illness or grief, adults have found comfort from these gentle poems.