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A selection of books hand-curated by our team
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Children's Books

Me and my fear - Paperback

Sanna, Francesca
When a young refugee girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, she is accompanied by her Fear who tells her to be alone and afraid, growing bigger and bigger every day with questions like 'how can you hope to make new friends if you d
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Fiction

All birds have anxiety - Paperback

Hoopmann, Kathy
'All Birds Have Anxiety' explores the symptoms of anxiety disorder and their impact on day-to-day life through colourful images of life as a bird.
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Children's Books

The boy who built a wall around himself - Paperback

Redford, Ali
Boy hides behind his wall because he doesn't trust people and he knows how it feels to be hurt and let down.
Children's Books

Ruby's worry - Paperback

Percival, Tom
Ruby loves being Ruby. Until, one day, she finds a worry. At first it's not such a big worry, and that's alright, but then it starts to grow.
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Children's Books

The colour thief : a family's story of depression - Paperback

Peters, Andrew
Their life was full of colour until one day a thief came and took it away. This is a story of despair and hope for families who are touched by the devastating effects of depression.
Children's Books

Mum's jumper - Paperback

Perkin, Jayde
If Mum has gone, how do you carry on? Missing her feels like a dark cloud that follows you around, or like swimming to a shore that never comes any nearer.
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Non-fiction

Be happy, be you : the teenage guide - Paperback

Alexander, Penny
This positive and insightful guide gives you the tools to build your confidence, eliminate negative feelings and boost happiness in all areas of your life.
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Non-fiction

Be Resilient : how to build a strong teenage mind for tough times - Paperback

Morgan, Nicola
Some events in life will always be out of our control, whether it's a global crisis or a traumatic event at home.
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Non-fiction

Be Resilient : How to Build a Strong Teenage Mind for Tough Times - eBook

Morgan, Nicola
Some events in life will always be out of our control, whether it's a global crisis or a traumatic event at home – but Be Resilient shows that the power to cope is in our hands.
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Non-fiction

Tomorrow is beautiful : poems to comfort, uplift and delight - Paperback

Multiple Authors
Sometimes it's hard to find the right words. This poetry anthology provides the antidote, offering calm, hope and peace to all.
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Non-fiction

Tomorrow is beautiful - eBook

Crossan, Sarah
Sometimes it's hard to find the right words. This poetry anthology provides the antidote, offering calm, hope and peace to all. Focusing on positivity, this is the perfect collection to dip into whenever you need a boost.
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Non-fiction

Failosophy for teens : a handbook for when things go wrong - Paperback

Day, Elizabeth
Welcome to 'Failosophy For Teens', a warm, practical and empowering guide to those moments when life doesn't go to plan. Elizabeth's seven principles of failure reveal how to turn any setback, big or small, into a success.
Non-fiction

Yes you can : ace school without losing your mind - Paperback

Devon, Natasha
Secondary school can seem overwhelming - but it doesn't have to be. Ace school without losing your mind with this one-stop, inspiring and empowering guide.
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Non-fiction

Yes you can : ace your exams without losing your mind - Paperback

Devon, Natasha
Mental health campaigner and exam expert Natasha Devon uses her expertise to show you not just how to stay calm in the face of exams, but also how you can absolutely smash them.

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