The ‘Finding Your Way’ Series
Welcome to the new Finding Your Way series of books for children, written by Kay Brophy. There are six books in the series focusing on the core human emotions of sadness, fear, anger, disgust, surprise and happiness.
In each book we are introduced to a character struggling to understand their emotions as they journey through 'Lifeland' – a magical place where the six BIG feelings of sadness, fear, happiness, anger, disgust and surprise are waiting to be explored. Helping them along their way are their friends and confidants and so the magical adventure begins, brought to life by fantastic illustration by Katy Boys.
Kay has worked in educational and NHS settings for over 20 years, helping children and families build emotional resilience, foster empathy and nurture positive mental health. Her aim is to help educate children about emotions in a fun and creative way. Each book includes excellent professional guidance notes for parents, carers and teachers.
Reviews
Published through Splendid Publications
“A story that will be enjoyed over and over again… children will enjoy the characterization of the skeleton, the quirky illustrations and the good advice about tackling big feelings by talking them through with another person. ”
“This book, with its fun rhyming storyline and appealing illustrations, is an excellent tool for developing emotional intelligence and equipping young children with strategies for tackling feelings of fear.”
“We recommend this series for helping to develop emotional literacy in a child-friendly way”
“Helping children deal with ‘big feelings’ can have a profoundly positive impact on their development, both academic and personal – and sharing specially chosen stories is a way of doing so that’s as gentle as it is powerful.”
“Finding Your Way, explicitly aimed at encouraging youngsters to identify, understand and manage a range of emotions that can easily prove overwhelming at any age. Its creator, Kay Brophy, is an experienced and respected creative therapist and family practitioner who has worked in schools and NHS settings for over 20 years.”Teach Early Years / Teach Primary Magazines
