Minnie has had a bad day at school. Some children made fun of her looks, and she wishes she was more like them.Max, Minnie's dog, wishes he looked different too. And he doesn't understand why Grandma doesn't like his singing!When Grandma sees that Minnie and Max aren't OK, she takes them to the park. There, they see lots of children and dogs - all with different shapes, sizes, colours and special traits. If they all looked the same, would it be better or worse?Body ...

Anxiety is the biggest mental health problem in children, and research tells us it’s on the rise. Modern life creates many challenges and pressures for them and the COVID-19 pandemic has only added to this growing problem.Tackling Anxiety in Schools supports all children to get into good habits of recognising their feelings of anxiety and equips them with a repertoire of coping strategies they can use in their day-to-day lives.This book explains how schools can cre...

80% of primary aged children have been on a diet.75% of 10- to 11-year-olds would like to change their appearance.Children as young as 6 are worrying about their shape and size.Body image is an important aspect of children’s self-esteem and confidence. Unfortunately, many young children are suffering from anxieties about their appearance, which has a harmful effect on their overall mental health and wellbeing.This updated second edition of t...