AustLit

'This title is a simple introduction to mindfulness. During challenging times, children can feel quite anxious. Learning mindfulness techniques from a young age will help them build resilience and reduce anxiety and stress as they grow into adulthood. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary)

'Families celebrates diversity in families. And there are so many kinds of families to celebrate! Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary)

'This title introduces children to the difference between secrets and surprises. Children understanding that they don't keep secrets only happy surprises because they will always be told is part of their 'toolkit' to help keep them safe. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.'(Publication summary) 

'Everyone is Equal is a simple introduction to gender equality, diversity, acceptance and inclusion. Children need to understand that everyone has the right to be who they want to be - regardless of their gender, race, appearance or ability. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.'(Publication summary)

'This title introduces your child to the concept of a Safety Network. These are 3 to 5 trusted adults in your child's life who they could confidently turn to if they feel worried or unsafe. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary)

'This title is a simple introduction to empathy. Showing empathy to another person is a learnt trait, and one we can nurture in our children from a young age through modelling, stories such as this, and ongoing discussions. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary)

'I Always Try will help young children understand and develop the skills of resilience and persistence. Developing a growth mindset from a young age will assist children to cope with the ups and downs of life which will inevitably occur! Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary)

'This title will help children explore their feelings and emotions. It will provide them with the skills and vocabulary to express themselves. Such skills are crucial to their social and emotional development. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary) 

'This title explores children's Early Warning Signs. Adults and children alike all experience these signs when they feel unsafe, worried, scared and/or excited. Helping children to understand our body's natural reaction to feeling unsafe and alerting them to know exactly what to do is empowering. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary)

'Private Parts are Private reinforces the correct anatomical names children and adults should use for the private parts; and teaches children what they should do if they are touched inappropriately. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary)

'This title is a simple introduction to consent and a child's right to their own personal space. Teaching children about body boundaries is crucial to a child's growing sense of self, their confidence and how they should expect to be treated by others. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.' (Publication summary)

'Around the World celebrates racial equality, diversity, acceptance and inclusion. In all the 'big' ways (love, kindness, empathy) humans are the same. Our 'little' differences make us unique but our 'sameness' makes us part of the human race. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.

'The Little BIG Chats series has been written to assist parents, caregivers and educators to have open and age-appropriate conversations with early learners around crucial, and yet at times, 'tough' topics. And what better way than using children's picture books! Some pages will have questions for your child to interact with and discuss. Feel free to use these questions and the Discussion Questions provided on the inside back cover of each book to help you assist your child with the topic being explored. Stop at any time to unpack the text together; and try to follow your child's lead wherever that conversation may take you!' (Publication summary)

'Jonathon's home was not a happy one. But hope soon arrived when Auntie Edie came to stay. This beautifully illustrated book was written to provide children in family violence homes with a sense of hope and to lessen the traumatic effects of their living situations. As Jonathon knows, there is always hope that things might change.

'This book aims to help children voice their concerns and their fears, and to express these with an adult or adults they trust such as a family member, teacher, caregiver or the police. Too often children in these environments blame themselves for the violence in their homes and take on the burden of shame and guilt. This book aims to reassure children that family violence is never ever their fault and that there is also hope that things might change.

'Hope includes a Safety Plan developed by Eastern Domestic Violence Service that can be used by health professionals working with children, early years educators, teachers and family members or friends who might know a child that may be experiencing family violence.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Theodore is calm. But everyone else in his family isn't! In a time of stress and anxiety, Theodore shows his family ways he's learned to stay calm.

'Through this engaging and beautifully illustrated story, children will learn that in stressful situations they can still find a place of calm and peace through mindfulness techniques.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'This charming story uses verse, beautiful illustrations and a little person called Quinn to model the meaning of empathy.

'Quinn shows an abundance of understanding, compassion and kindness towards others. Empathy is a learnt trait, and one to nurture in all children. Included are Discussion Questions and activities to promote empathy.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The 26 'key' letters and accompanying words will help children to learn and consolidate age-appropriate, crucial and life-changing body safety and consent skills. Designed as a 'dip in and dip out' book, the text, the child-centred questions and the stunning illustrations will reinforce key skills such as consent, respect, body boundaries, safe and unsafe touch, Early Warning Signs, Safety Network, private parts, and the difference between secrets and surprises. Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Follow Becky's journey as she tries lots of exciting new things to find her amazing superpowers! This engaging and interactive children's book provides a number of simple and very achievable 'tasks' to help kids to develop a growth mindset of resilience, persistence, self-confidence, self-reliance and self-esteem.

'The aim of this book is to encourage kids to believe in themselves and to develop a self-confidence 'foundation' - especially those children who lack self-belief and can often lose their will to even try. One superpower may lead to two superpowers, and on it goes, until that child has a deeper belief in his or herself.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Princess Petal is NOT what you would expect the 'perfect' princess to be. In fact, she is quite the opposite. Her princess dresses are torn and scruffy, she wears an old woolly hat instead of a golden crown and she is very (very) loud. So when Princess Petal meets a fire-breathing dragon while out hiking in the forest, both are in for a bit of a shock!

'An enchanting tale about friendship, diversity, acceptance and being exactly who we are meant to be. The moral behind this story is imperative yet simple: we are all different and that's okay, making judgements and assumptions about people is NOT okay, all genders should be treated equally.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.