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Do you have any suggestions for #picturebooks or #earlyreaders that can help children understand & process differing emotions?
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky #childrensbooks
@clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social @katethompson.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Thank you for including RABBITYNESS by Jo Empson and for one of our all-time favourite reviews ❤️
#GriefAwarenessWeek #Booksthathelp #StorySnug
storysnug.com Catherine Friess @ Story Snug @storysnug.com · Dec 4
This week is #nationalgriefawarenessweek
We‘ve chosen #picturebooks to help children talk about how they feel after a bereavement or loss. These stories can support children as they deal with differing emotions at a difficult time ❤️‍🩹
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#booksthathelp #StorySnug #UKKidLit
Picture books to support children through grief & loss
December 4, 2024 at 1:32 PM
clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/sleep-and-be...

@littletigeruk.bsky.social @karlnewson.bsky.social #TimBudgen #BooksThatHelp
December 3, 2024 at 1:17 PM
mikkidefever.bsky.social
Writing highlights of 2024:

* Wrote more PBs
* Attended 1st #kidlit conference #MMW
* #PitchMe finalist
* #KidLitChuckleChallenge winner
* #BooksThatHelp runner-up
* #SpringFlingKidLit HM
*Query Milestone: 100 all-time sent
* #12x12 & #SCBWI learning

Tell me yours.
December 27, 2024 at 2:48 AM
clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
📚 Reminder for Aspiring Writers! ✍️
The #BooksThatHelp FREE mentorship program with Little Tiger Press is closing applications very soon, so don’t wait! Head to booksthathelp.co.uk/writers to apply now.
#WritingCommunity #BooksThatHelp
#KidLitUK
December 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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#Picturebooks by #TomPercival @rashmiwriting.bsky.social #RuchiMhasane #JoEmpson @johndougherty.bsky.social @thomasdocherty.bsky.social @laurenkerstein.bsky.social @nanetteregan.bsky.social #IsabelOtter #KatieRewse
#GriefAwarnessWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BlueSky
storysnug.com Catherine Friess @ Story Snug @storysnug.com · Dec 4
This week is #nationalgriefawarenessweek
We‘ve chosen #picturebooks to help children talk about how they feel after a bereavement or loss. These stories can support children as they deal with differing emotions at a difficult time ❤️‍🩹
storysnug.com/2024/12/grie...
#booksthathelp #StorySnug #UKKidLit
Picture books to support children through grief & loss
December 5, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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#WhenYouMeetMyFriend, a beautifully illustrated, heartwarming #picturebook by #MarkSperring & #MarisaMorea can help stimulate conversation about making friends & the first day at a new school 🏫
storysnug.com/2026/07/when...
@littletigeruk.bsky.social #BooksThatHelp #BookSky #amreading #EarlyYears
When You Meet My Friend When You Meet My Friend When You Meet My Friend When You Meet My Friend
July 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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This week is #nationalgriefawarenessweek
We‘ve chosen #picturebooks to help children talk about how they feel after a bereavement or loss. These stories can support children as they deal with differing emotions at a difficult time ❤️‍🩹
storysnug.com/2024/12/grie...
#booksthathelp #StorySnug #UKKidLit
Picture books to support children through grief & loss
December 4, 2024 at 8:56 AM
clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
A lovely piece in the Write Mentor newsletter today from writer, Flora Cruft, who won last year's #BooksThatHelp mentorship!

Read details of this year's mentorship here (in collaboration with publisher, Little Tiger Press) 👇

Deadline 30th Dec 2024

www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers #kidlit
November 18, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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Little Red doesn’t want to share Tree with anybody! But Tree welcomes everybody from bugs to birds to animals 🌳
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#SquirrelAppreciationDay #OurTree @littletigeruk.bsky.social #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky #Kindness #Friendship #community #BooksThatHelp #jessicameserve
Our Tree Our Tree Our Tree
January 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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'This comforting #picturebook introduces a colourful cast of mice experiencing a wide range of thoughts & feelings. It acknowledges that all feelings, whether positive or negative, are valid 🐭
#SharonHopwood #MarisaMorea #BookSky #UKKidLit @farshorebooks.bsky.social #BooksThatHelp #KidLitUK #kidlit
January 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
The October #BooksThatHelp newsletter will be going out soon! This will be my first attempt at a mailing list, sharing reviews & #BooksThatHelp news, including a monthly feature on an independent bookshop. You can sign up at the bottom of this page: www.booksthathelp.co.uk #kidkit #picturebooks :-)
October 1, 2023 at 2:48 PM
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Such a great collection of books for #childrensmentalhealthweek!
10 #blogposts - one for each emotion portrayed in #InsideOut2 plus a general list. Thank you for sharing @madhmstr.bsky.social 😊
#BooksThatHelp #BookSky #SEL
February 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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#childrensmentalhealthweek: With @place2becharity.bsky.social's theme ‘This is My Place’ in mind we’ve chosen #picturebooks about finding & creating homes & spaces where you can feel a sense of belonging.
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#Booksky #StorySnug #amreading #booksthathelp #UKKidLit #KidLitUK
Children's Mental Health Week: This is My Place · Story Snug
This year’s theme for children's mental health week is ‘This is My Place’.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:35 AM
pubspotlight.bsky.social
"My Must-Have Mum (@lantanapub.bsky.social 2022) features Jake and his beloved mum who loves to upcycle - in fact she's upcycled every last thing in the apartment!" featured in #BooksThatHelp #bodies www.booksthathelp.co.uk/bodies
January 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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#PictureBooks can help children deal with feelings, problems & situations in which they may need support. I've chosen 10 books that can help children understand that all emotions are valid, positive or negative 😀😢
storysnug.com/2025/02/know...
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit
Children’s Mental Health Week – Know Yourself, Grow Yourself · Story Snug
Picture books to support the theme of this year's children's mental health week - Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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You're very welcome! I'm always happy to spread the word about this beautiful & powerful picture book. #Rabbityness is still one of my top recommendations for helping a child come to terms with loss 🐇
#GriefAwarenessWeek #BooksThatHelp
December 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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#Picturebooks can often help children deal with feelings, problems & situations in which they may need support. With the theme ‘This is My Place’ in mind we’ve chosen books about finding & creating homes & spaces where you can feel a sense of belonging 🏡
#BooksThatHelp #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
February 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
@storysnug.com is sharing some very special and beautiful picture books on loss for #GriefAwarenessWeek : storysnug.com/2024/12/grie... 💛📚 #BooksThatHelp
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Open up a whole new world with picture books & early readers recommendations and book inspired learning & activities and crafts.
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December 7, 2024 at 6:43 PM
clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
'No Longer Alone' by Joseph Coelho & Robyn Wilson-Owen is a touching picture book that gently explores the complex emotions of loss and the healing power of sharing one's feelings. This book comes reviewed by Esther at @mrsbrownsbookbox ! #BooksThatHelp

www.booksthathelp.co.uk/grief-and-loss
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
This time next week, there’ll be a #BooksThatHelp webinar to support creatives applying for this year’s mentorship. Don’t miss it - Nov 14th at 7pm hosted by Write Mentor

You can sign up here ➡️ www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers

Please spread the word!
November 7, 2023 at 3:41 PM
mikkidefever.bsky.social
I’m excited to be named runner up for the #BooksThatHelp mentorship by @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social & @LittleTigerUK and to be part of this winning selection of empowering stories for kids.

Read about winner Flora Cruft, runner up @its_Jo_Dearden & more: booksthathelp.co.uk/writers
April 14, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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#GrandadsStar can be used to support children who may have relatives or friends with #dementia. It can stimulate conversations about children’s own situations & help them express their feelings whilst promoting understanding & empathy towards people with dementia ⭐
#BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit #KidLitUK
storysnug.com Catherine Friess @ Story Snug @storysnug.com · May 5
#GrandadsStar: A little girl tells us how her astronomer Grandad starts to forget names of stars & how she & her mum cope as his memory loss worsens 🤗
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@francestosdevin.bsky.social #RhianStone @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social #StorySnug #Booksky #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #dementia
Grandad's Star cover Grandad's Star Grandad's Star
May 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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'A young boy enters the school gates alone but is soon swept into classroom routines & activities by a friendly, helpful little girl. She stays by his side as he joins in with circle time, drawing, snacks, gym, gardening, music & playtime.'
@littletigeruk.bsky.social #BookSky #BooksThatHelp
storysnug.com Catherine Friess @ Story Snug @storysnug.com · Jul 7
#WhenYouMeetMyFriend, a beautifully illustrated, heartwarming #picturebook by #MarkSperring & #MarisaMorea can help stimulate conversation about making friends & the first day at a new school 🏫
storysnug.com/2026/07/when...
@littletigeruk.bsky.social #BooksThatHelp #BookSky #amreading #EarlyYears
When You Meet My Friend When You Meet My Friend When You Meet My Friend When You Meet My Friend
July 7, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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#PictureBooks can help children deal with feelings, problems & situations in which they may need support. The 10 books I've chosen can help them understand that all emotions are valid - positive or negative 😀😢
storysnug.com/2025/02/know...
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit #BookSky
Children’s Mental Health Week – Know Yourself, Grow Yourself · Story Snug
Picture books to support the theme of this year's children's mental health week - Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM