Why picture books about children's
​emotional  & Mental health?

PICTURE BOOKS:
  • Provide a starting point for the conversation about emotional/mental health
  • ​Serve as a resource for explicit teaching by educators, counsellors and parents
  • Can be taught in segments to solidify understanding (not intended for quick reads or bedtime stories)​
  • Help to reduce the stigma and build empathy in others
  • Provide characters with whom children can connect, letting them know they are not alone
  • Offer a few simple coping strategies

teaching resources & student activities available under the 'resources' and 'for kids' links above