Gilly the Giraffe Self-Esteem Activity Book: A Therapeutic Story with Creative Activities for Children Aged 5-10

Featuring a wealth of creative, interactive activities, this therapeutic story and activity book by Dr. Karen Treisman is designed to help children explore difficult feelings and build their self-esteem. Ideal for counsellors, schools or parents, it's full of ready-to-use, low-cost ideas that will make a positive difference in children's lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2019
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Even though Gilly the Giraffe has many wonderful things in her life, she sometimes lacks confidence. Why does she have to stand out so much with her long neck, her long black tongue, and her mosaic patches? Why do some of the other animals point and laugh at her? Can it be possible to be different and to be cool?

This activity book developed by expert child psychologist Dr Karen Treisman combines a colorfully illustrated therapeutic story about Gilly the Giraffe to help start conversations, which is followed by a wealth of creative activities for children to explore and build upon some of the ideas raised in the story, and beyond! The activities are accompanied by extensive advice and practical strategies for parents, carers, and professionals on how to help children aged 5–10 boost their self-esteem and confidence. This activity book is complemented by a standalone picture book of Gilly's story, also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Gilly the Giraffe, ISBN 9781839970290).

Gilly the Giraffe is a unique giraffe with a long neck, a long black tongue, and mosaic patches. She stands out from the other animals, and they often point and laugh at her. Gilly feels self-conscious and wonders why she can't be like everyone else.

One day, Gilly meets a wise old owl who tells her that being different is a good thing. The owl explains that each animal has its own special qualities that make it unique. Gilly starts to see that her long neck and tongue are actually her strengths, and she uses them to help her friends and family.

Gilly's confidence grows, and she no longer cares about what the other animals think. She embraces her differences and uses them to make a positive impact on the world.

Through the story of Gilly the Giraffe, children learn that it's okay to be different. They are encouraged to embrace their unique qualities and use them to make a positive impact on the world. The activities in the activity book help children to develop self-esteem and confidence, and the standalone picture book provides a visual representation of the story.

This activity book is a valuable resource for parents, carers, and professionals who work with children aged 5–10. It can help to start conversations about self-esteem and confidence, and provide practical strategies for building these important skills. By encouraging children to be different and to use their unique qualities to make a positive impact, we can help them to develop a sense of pride and self-worth.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 293 x 208 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785925528