children's books Archives - Byron Bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy Symposium

bibliotherapy / children's books / event July 1, 2021 July 1, 2021

Join me as keynote speaker at the online Bibliotherapy Symposium hosted by SCBWI Australia New Zealand (QLD).

GO AWAY, WORRY MONSTER!: A children’s book about anxiety

anxiety / bibliotherapy / Brooke Graham / children's books / EK Books / general practice / picture books / Robin Tatlow-Lord / schools / teachers / worry September 6, 2020 September 6, 2020

It can be hard to find a picture book about anxiety that appeals to kids and isn’t too much like a self-help manual. Go Away, Worry Monster! is highly recommended for anyone dealing personally or professionally with anxious kids.

Ramona Forever: THE ART OF RAMONA QUIMBY

beverly cleary / children's books / Chronicle Books / coffee table books / design / illustration / non-fiction / ramona quimby September 4, 2020 September 4, 2020

I have to admit I’m a fan of Beverly Cleary, and the Ramona books in particular. So much so that I named my firstborn after that irrepressible young character!

Is it bad to read kids’ books as an adult?

children's books / YA July 25, 2018 August 16, 2018

Short answer: No way! But you probably knew I was going to say that. We read for lots of reasons. Sometimes we want to be comforted or cheered up. We read to feel emotions or connect to an issue. We read to challenge ourselves and we read for the sheer …