Category: Storybooks
Parkinson’s in My Family: Free Resources for Children
My Dad has Parkinson’s Booklet “My Dad has Parkinson’s” is an illustrated book designed to help children aged 3-7 understand Parkinson’s disease. It explains in simple language what Parkinson’s is,…
Jasper’s Wish: A Story for a Child with a Parent Struggling with Alcohol
“Jasper’s Wish” by Dr. Jessica Munafò is a touching and insightful children’s book dedicated to helping young readers understand and cope with the complexities of living with a parent who…
It’s Okay to Be Different: Storybook Celebrating Diversity and Acceptance
“It’s Okay to Be Different” by Todd Parr is a wonderfully inclusive and accessible children’s book. In simple and clear language, it celebrates diversity and encourages acceptance of differences. The…
There’s a Spider in my Hair: Storybook Promoting Children’s Well-being and Safety
This children’s book is designed to help young children aged 3-6, along with their parents, carers, and educators, talk about important concepts of wellbeing and safety. The story features two…
Fluffy Finds a Safe Space: Story with Safety Planning Worksheets for Children Dealing with Parents Fighting
“Fluffy Finds a Safe Space: A Story with Safety Planning Worksheets for Children Dealing with Parents’ Fighting” provides a story, guide for professionals and worksheets to help children think about…
Sticky Brain Storybook: Mindfulness Learning for Children
This illustrated children’s book uses the story of a girl named Aria to explain the concept of negativity bias in a child-friendly way. It depicts Aria having a difficult week…
My Inside Weather: Storybook about Emotions
This picture book aims to help children understand and express their emotions using the metaphor of weather. It begins by acknowledging that while it’s easy to talk about the weather…
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry (storybook)
“When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry” by Molly Bang is a profound and visually striking children’s book that delves into the complex emotions of anger and frustration. The…
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept Storybook
“Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept” is a key resource designed to help kids and the adults in their lives discuss body safety. Focused on the critical concept of safe…
Have You Filled A Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids Book
“Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids” by Carol McCloud, with illustrations by David Messing, is a children’s book with a strong message about…
A Terrible Thing Happened: A Child’s Story About Overcoming Trauma
“A Terrible Thing Happened” is a powerful and compassionate children’s story that addresses the impact of trauma. Through the experiences of Sherman Smith, the book explores the emotional struggles faced…
The Don’t Worry Book for Young Children
“The Don’t Worry Book” by Tedd Parr is a delightful and supportive resource specifically designed for young children. With colourful illustrations and a child-friendly approach, this book aims to help…
Words Are Not for Hurting Book
“Words Are Not for Hurting” is a book aimed at children aged 4-7. It emphasises the importance of kind words and teaches children to think before they speak. The book…
Big Feelings Come and Go Storybook
The “Big Feelings Come and Go Storybook” is a valuable resource developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to help children navigate their emotions and develop essential self-regulation skills….
Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heart (Storybook about death)
“Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heart” is a beautifully illustrated storybook that explores the journey of a young girl named Rosie who is struggling with the loss of her…
Ready to Remember: Jeremy’s Journey of Hope and Healing (Storybook about death)
Ready to Remember: Jeremy’s Journey of Hope and Healing is a heartfelt storybook that sensitively addresses the topic of death and its impact on a 10-year-old boy named Jeremy. After…
The Flying Dream: Storybook about parental dual diagnosis
This beautifully illustrated storybook assists children aged 8 – 12 with parental dual diagnosis (mental illness/substance abuse) and transition towards understanding and acceptance. The storybook portrays a boy named Casey…
The Blue Polar Bear: Storybook about parental dual diagnosis
This beautifully illustrated book is for children 5-7 years. Its aim is to help workers, carers and parents to introduce the issues of parental dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance…
Zoe and Molly Online – Comic book about online sexual exploitation (ages 9–10)
This comic book, developed by Canadian Centre for Child Protection, is based on a true case submitted to Cybertip.ca – Canada’s national tipline to report the online sexual exploitation of…
Smoking and Quitting: Clean Air for All (educational storybook)
The “Smoking and Quitting: Clean Air for All” is an educational storybook designed to answer children’s questions about smoking, particularly when a parent or adult in their life smokes cigarettes….
Project: Kids, Let’s Talk – Storybook for military families
“Kids, Let’s Talk” is a storybook specifically designed for military families, addressing the unique challenges they face. The story revolves around a young boy named Luc, whose parents serve in…
He Shoots! He Scores! – A children’s book dealing with child and youth mental health challenges and stigma
“He Shoots! He Scores!” is a children’s book that addresses the topic of child and youth mental health challenges, with a particular focus on bipolar disorder. The story follows a…
I Can Fix It! – A children’s book dealing with Asperger Syndrome and Stigma
“I Can Fix It!” is a children’s book that addresses the challenges of living with Asperger Syndrome and the issue of stigma. The story revolves around a young girl named…
Hole in One – Children’s dealing with anxiety disorder book
“Hole in One” is a children’s book that tackles the topic of anxiety disorders, with a specific focus on school and performance anxiety. The story revolves around a young boy…
Lucky Horseshoes – Children’s dealing with ADHD book
“Lucky Horseshoes” is a children’s book that addresses the challenges faced by young individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The story revolves around a young girl named Skippy, who…
Catch a Falling Star – Storybook for children with a mental illness
“Catch a Falling Star” is a storybook designed to provide support and understanding for children with a mental illness. The story revolves around a young boy named Fish, who begins…
Digiduck’s Big Decision – Storybook & App about Friendship and Responsibility Online
Digiduck PDF BOOK A beautifully illustrated storybook for children about friendship and responsibility online. Learning how to be a good friend online is now a key part of a young…
Something Small: A Story about Remembering (for young children)
“Something Small: A Story about Remembering” is a children’s book which helps young children cope with grief by following the journey of Elmo’s cousin, Jesse. Jesse discovers simple ways to…
Little Children Big Challenges: Incarceration (Story Book)
“Little Children Big Challenges: Incarceration” is a storybook about Jada, whose daddy is in prison. During Family Fun Night at school, Jada feels sad and angry because her daddy can’t…
Two-hug Day (Storybook about Divorce)
“Two-Hug Day” is a heartwarming storybook that revolves around the character of Niko, a child whose parents are divorced. The book centers on the significance of “two-hug day,” which symbolises…