To get the full Being With Our Feelings experience, this book can be purchased alongside the guidebook. All books can be purchased together as a set, Being With Our Feelings: Guidebook and Four Storybooks Set, 978-0-367-77231-4. In this beautifully illustrated story meet Amelie, a little girl that feels as if she doesn’t want to be who she is. One day she goes on a walk where she meets a series of friends all just being themselves -- a tree, a pea, the sea, a bee and a flea. Amelie tries very hard to become each one, but discovers that it’s exhausting and painful trying to become something other than yourself. Full of enchanting illustrations and relatable characters this book: encourages self-exploration as we follow Amelie on her walk, exploring the different things she could potentially be introduces children to the ideas of self-acceptance as they arrive, alongside Amelie at the notion that the best thing you can be is who you are depicts emotional wellbeing through a greater sense of self-worth understanding that acknowledging feelings is key to acceptance. ends with reflection questions to encourage deeper understanding of what it means to be yourself. This book is essential reading for teachers, parents, and anyone who wishes to help children feel heard, seen and accepted just as they are. Reviews ‘Immensely appealing…’ Adrian Bethune, Author of Wellbeing In The Primary Classroom, Education Policy Co-Lead at The Mindfulness Initiative, Teacher and founder of Teachappy. ‘Vivid illustrations and wonderful poetry’ Adrian Bethune, Author of Wellbeing In The Primary Classroom, Education Policy Co-Lead at The Mindfulness Initiative, Teacher and founder of Teachappy. ‘I love these books! The stories and illustrations are just beautiful.’ Penny Whelan, SENCO, Luton. ‘Beautifully illustrated.’ Andrew Cowley, Wellbeing Speaker and Writer, author of ‘The Wellbeing Toolkit’ and ‘The Wellbeing Curriculum’. ‘The Red String…will resonate with any young person who has felt a build up of emotion.’ Andrew Cowley, Wellbeing Speaker and Writer, author of ‘The Wellbeing Toolkit’ and ‘The Wellbeing Curriculum’. ‘Written with a strong youth voice element running through.’ Sharon Mee, Creativity and Wellbeing in Education Developer, CEO and Founder of Artpod and Melting Pot - Arts and Wellbeing in Education, Sussex and South East. ‘Unique and very honest.’ Sharon Mee, Creativity and Wellbeing in Education Developer, CEO and Founder of Artpod and Melting Pot - Arts and Wellbeing in Education, Sussex and South East. ‘Love the gender neutral characters…Fabulous!’ Gaynor Price, SEMH Advisory Teacher, City of Birmingham School. About the Author: Anita Kate Garai is a teacher, poet and mindfulness wellbeing consultant and facilitator, with a BEd Hons from Cambridge University and an Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic and Educational Application of the Arts. She has been a primary school classroom teacher for over 25 years, leading on personal, social and emotional development, and has worked with local authorities as a specialist in behaviour, emotional wellbeing and creativity, developing programmes for pupils and delivering training to school communities. Anita offers wellbeing programmes to individuals, schools and organisations, using mindfulness, embodiment and creativity. @anitakateg |