Molly Salans has been a storyteller for many years, visiting children in deprived areas who have depression, AD/HD and behavioural problems caused by poverty, absent fathers, depressed mothers, run-down schools and violence. Describing her therapy sessions as they happened, Molly Salans puts the children in the context of their lives and recounts her sessions, the folk and fairy stories she told and the ones they developed themselves. In doing so, she shows how storytelling and listening, thinking about characters in the stories and talking about alternative endings inspires the imagination, compassion and way of thinking needed to cope with such emotionally difficult lives. This remarkable book includes over fifteen original children's drawings and reveals the methodology Molly uses to help heal these children and their families, making it essential for all those involved in therapy and in storytelling.
The bus went up and the bus went down. The bus went over and the bus went around. Every day, Little Cat and her big sister catch the bus home from school. Winter and summer, rain or shine, it is always the same. But one day, Little Cat catches the bus all by herself. . . A heart-warming and reassuring story about one small girl's adventure. More info
Every day all over Australia, children are laughing and crying, playing and learning, eating and sleeping. They may not look the same. They may not speak the same language. And their lives may be quite different. But inside, they are just like you. More info
A series of guided meditations to help kids find beauty within, increase confidence, recognise the power of positive thoughts and develop respect for others. Julie Pappas has used all of her teaching experience and wisdom to offer you this gift for your children. It may be the most important thing that you ever do for them... and they will love it! "When my children were very little I used to give them a meditation experience through a bedtime story where they visualised a walk through a forest to... More info