Reading Well for Children

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Reading Well for children recommends reading to help children understand their feelings and worries and cope with tough times. The books have been chosen by children, carers, health experts and librarians. They are endorsed by leading health organisations such as NHS England, Mind and the Royal College of GPs.
The booklist is targeted at children in Key Stage 2 (aged 7-11) and includes a wide range of reading levels to support less confident readers, and to encourage children to read together with their siblings and carers.

You will find the collection in Bedford Central Library, Kempston Library, Putnoe Library and Leighton Buzzard Library but don't forget it is free to request a book if you are under 16.

Click on the book cover to see which libraries have copies, or request for free if you are under 16.

Healthy Minds

What's Going On Inside My Head? by Molly Porter and Sarah Jennings
Age : 4+

Self-esteem and Mental Health by Anna Claybourne and Dan Brammall
Age: 9+

How Not To Lose It: Mental Health Sorted by Anna Williamson and Sophie Beer
Age: 9+

Feelings

How Are You Feeling Today? by Molly Porter and Sarah Jennings
Age : 4+

Exploring Emotions by Paul Christelis and Elisa Paganelli
Age: 5+

Feeling Angry! by Katie Douglass and Mike Gordon
Age: 5+

Sometimes I Feel Sad by Tom Alexander
Age: 5+

Worries

Ruby's Worry by Tom Percival Age: 4+	Worries by Paul Christelis and Ximena Jeria Age: 5+	Grobblechops by Elizabeth Laird and Jenny Lucander Age: 5+	Me and My Fear by Francesca Sanna Age: 5+
All Birds Have Anxiety by Kathy Hoopmann Age: 6+	Worry Angels by Sita Brahmachari Age: 8+	Outsmarting Worry by Dawn Huebner and Kara McHale Age: 9+