Books with author Hilary Hawkes

Illustrated edition. Winner of the prestigious MOM'S CHOICE SILVER AWARD. A collection of colour illustrated short stories that can help children explore different feelings, thoughts and emotions in themselves or others. The stories can be read on a one to one basis with a child or to a group or class - or read by children themselves. Thought-provoking positive and nurturing messages are contained in the stories which can be talked about and explored after sharing. Themes include dealing with loss, feeling excluded, worries and anxieties, not bottling things up and being yourself. Stories for Feelings for children can be used in school, at home or by play therapists/counsellors etc working with children aged six to twelve. The book contains exactly the same seven stories as the non-illustrated version.'a modern-day Aesop's Fables designed to help children realize that they're not the only ones who have feelings, and provides examples of how to cope with them. This collection is upbeat and filled with easily accessible tales that are neither preachy nor didactic...highly recommended.' Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite.Part of the Story Therapy series and a Strawberry Jam Books title. Strawberry Jam Books produce stories and fun resources for children from preschool to 12 that promote kindness, friendship, acceptance of differences or disabilities and understanding of ourselves and others.

Updated April 2018 Illustrated edition. Winner of the prestigious MOM'S CHOICE SILVER AWARD. E-Book and Audio also available. A collection of colour illustrated short stories that can help children explore different feelings, thoughts and emotions in themselves or others. The stories can be read to children on a one to one basis with or to a group or class - or read by older children themselves. Thought-provoking positive and nurturing messages are contained in the stories which can be talked about and explored after sharing. Themes include dealing with loss, feeling excluded, worries and anxieties, not bottling things up and being yourself. Stories for Feelings for children can be used in school, at home or by play therapists/counsellors etc working with children (guide only) aged at least six/seven to twelve. The stories in this edition are accompanied by colour illustrations. The book contains exactly the same seven stories as the non-illustrated version. To see some of the illustrations inside the book see 'StoryShop' on Strawberry Jam Books website: http://strawberryjambooksstoryshop.blogspot.co.uk/EDITORIAL REVIEWS: "modern-day Aesop's Fables designed to help children realize that they're not the only ones who have feelings, and provides examples of how to cope with them. This collection is upbeat and filled with easily accessible tales that are neither preachy nor didactic...highly recommended.' Jack Magnus, Readers' Favorite. "THE FRONT COVER (paperback) IS WONDERFUL, LOVELY PRINT AND COLOUR. IT'S EXCITING AND DRAWS THE EYE OVER AND ABOVE OTHER BOOKS. I LOVE THE ILLUSTRATION...We feel that this book would be a good addition to any collection and can become a valuable tool in supporting children to understand their feelings and emotions." The Play Doctors.“Thought-provoking. A perfect way for young children to explore their emotional world”. The Wishing Shelf Book AwardsThe stories are now also available on CD.Part of the Story Therapy series and a Strawberry Jam Books title. Story Therapy® create resources that support children's emotional health and mental well-being.

Down in the soil, where it is snuggly safe, warm and cosy, Little Acorn begins to grow!The light, the rain, the sun, his friends and Big Oak’s kind words feel like a Great Big Happy Hug. And so Little Acorn becomes Little Oak and grows big and strong and happy. Join in with the story actions and grow along with Little Acorn. Or find Snippy Snail in each of the story’s pictures.Two additional interactive activities are included. A fun, nurturing story activity. Age guide five to eight. Part of the Story Therapy® series from Strawberry Jam Books. Strawberry Jam Books produce stories and resources that promote friendship, inclusion, understanding of ourselves and others.

A collection of short stories that can help children explore different feelings, thoughts and emotions in themselves or others. NOTE THAT THIS IS THE NON-ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE BOOK! IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN A COLOUR ILLUSTRATED VERSION. The stories can be read to children on a one to one basis with or to a group or class - or read by older children themselves. Thought-provoking positive and nurturing messages are contained in the stories which can be talked about and explored after sharing.Themes include dealing with loss, feeling excluded, worries and anxieties, not bottling things up and being yourself.Stories for Feelings for children can be used in school, at home or by play therapists/counsellors etc working with children aged (guide only) at least six/seven and up to twelve.The stories are also now available on CD.Part of the award winning Story Therapy Series and a Strawberry Jam Books title. Story Therapy® create resources that support children's emotional health and mental well-being.

The Wishing Shelf Book Awards BRONZE WINNER and winner of the prestigious MOM'S CHOICE SILVER AWARD. The Forever Tree is an interactive and nurturing narrative that helps children explore emotions, thoughts and feelings. It can be a fun and nurturing activity for a child and parent or carer (or other adult) to share together at any time - but especially at times of stress, change, sadness or difficulty. Imagine you are like the Forever Tree - seasons and weather come and pass away again. Your strong roots keep you safe and sound. Photocopy and cut out the page of different coloured leaves - these represent different emotions or situations - and use the ideas to encourage a child to talk about their feelings and thoughts.To share with a child aged seven to twelve. You can view some of the inside illustrations from the book at 'StoryShop' on the Strawberry Jam Books website: http://strawberryjambooksstoryshop.blogspot.co.uk/The Forever Tree: '...a world where children can get in touch with themselves...bright and beautiful visuals...inspiring, well thought out...' R. Dzemo, Readers' Favorite.Part of the Story Therapy® Series and a Strawberry Jam Books title. Story Therapy® create resources that support children's emotional health and mental well being.

This story is now available via the Strawberry Jam Books free story collection. Harry, who has dyslexia, loves playing tricks on people - especially his annoyingly clever, older sister Clara. Harry and his best friend, Jake, find a damaged computer game in a skip. The strange game shows them predictions of possible future events. The boys decide to have fun by changing the future and stopping possible disasters.However, the game always seems to outwit or trick them and their interventions go wrong every time. Then the game shows them a more serious prediction. Can the boys race against time and stop disaster?This is the new cover and illustrated edition of the book. Reader age guide: 9/10+A Strawberry Jam Books title. Strawberry Jam Books produce stories and fun resources for children from preschool to 12 that promote kindness, friendship, awareness of differences and disabilities and understanding of ourselves and others.

Night-time is owl-time. But Little Owl doesn’t like being different—all his friends are asleep at night. Then Ollie Owl tells him about the amazing and wonderful things owls see at night-time. And Little Owl decides it’s great being an owl after all. Especially at Christmas!A Christmas story about being glad to be who you are.A Strawberry Jam Books title. Strawberry Jam Books produce stories and fun resources for children from preschool to 12 that promote kindness, friendship, acceptance of differences or disabilities and understanding of ourselves and others.

Night-time is owl-time. But Little Owl doesn’t like being different—all his friends are asleep at night. Then Ollie Owl tells him about the amazing and wonderful things owls see at night-time. And Little Owl decides it’s great being an owl after all. Especially at Christmas! A Christmas story about being glad to be who you are. A Strawberry Jam Books title. Strawberry Jam Books produce stories and fun resources for children from preschool to 12 that promote kindness, friendship, acceptance of differences or disabilities and understanding of ourselves and others.