First Aid for Fairies

Be the Rainbow in Their Storm - A Remarkable Help Others Book

This book is a fantastic resource. First Aid for Fairies is beautifully written and designed. I can see it being of enormous help in guiding young people through challenging times.

- Dr. Dervila Homes, Family Physician, Australia

First Aid for Fairies: From Rain to Rainbows is a groundbreaking guide that empowers teens to transform stress into strength. This quick read offers practical, science-backed tips to help young people shift from chaos to calm. Plus, each tip is visually captivating thanks to acclaimed designer Felice Della Gatta.

Youth mental health is declining. If you care about the young people in your life, hand them a tool that helps. Award-winning writer Louise Karch has teamed up with teens, educators, and

wellbeing experts to create the world's first micro-resilience guide (little tips that make a big difference) especially for young minds.

With 7 powerful tips, your teen will discover how to:

1. Understand their brain under stress
2. Reduce overwhelm with in-the-moment tools
3. Return to calm with self-leadership skills
4. Gain prevention tips to boost resilience
5. Know when it's time to ask for help
6. Ask better questions to support their friends
7. Embrace gratitude to cherish the good in life

Give More Than a Hug

As a parent, relative, teacher, or friend, you want to support your teen-but sometimes they need more than just comfort. First Aid for Fairies is your magic wand to help them bounce forward, not back. It's the ultimate gift for any teen needing extra strength to weather life's inevitable storms.

This book has simple steps for navigating the challenging ups and downs of adolescence.

- Kathy Karn, M.Ed., Psychotherapist, Canada

A Help Others Book

Teens look to their peers for advice. When you give these tools to one teen, you are helping their friends as well.

One-of-a-Kind

Easily the only book that mixes resilience science with steampunk, it is as unique as the teens it's meant to help. Lyrical, humorous, and deeply practical, it's a must-have for anyone who cares about the well-being of young people.

The Gift of Resilience

Don't just hope they'll feel better-give them tools.

I am giving a copy to every student and teacher at my son's middle school.

- Heat Dziczek, USA

"This book is a fantastic resource. First Aid for Fairies is beautifully written and designed. I can see it being of enormous help in guiding young people through challenging times." - Dr. Dervila Homes, Family Physician, Australia

"Through its vivid imagery, imagination and soothing advice, First Aid for Fairies is incredibly useful." - Mak, First-year university student

"First Aid for Fairies is stunning, educational and healed my inner child." - Andrea, High school student

"I love this book. My favourite tool is the butterfly hug." - Grayson, Primary school student

"A perfect book for a cloudy day. R.A.I.N.B.O.W.S makes things better." - Karen-Tui Boyes, Educator of the Year and CEO of Spectrum Education, New Zealand

"The world needs this book. I need this book." - Saurabh Mithal, Entrepreneur, Goa, India

"This book is a warm hug." - Jamie Engel, CEO of Neutopia, Australia

"First Aid for Fairies wraps compassionate self-healing tools in a beautiful book. Evidence-based resources are easy to integrate and practice. There's magic, humour and inspiration delivered in a poetic style. Louise's gentle and affirming wisdom is good medicine for us all." - Kathy Karn, M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist, Canada

"Beautiful words and pictures on a subject dear to my heart, self-compassion. Thank you for this gift to the world." - Dr. James Jap, Palliative Care Specialist and Author of Bedside Lessons, New Zealand

"A little book packed with insight." - Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, Netflix Word Party Consultant and Author of Little Bun, USA

"We are our own greatest mystery. Louise's book, with a bit of magic and fun thrown in, gives us pathway back to ourselves." - Brian McIvor, Broadcaster, Author and Career Advisor, Ireland

"This is a beautiful book that is easy to understand, inspiring, and nurturing. Everyone should get a copy, and put it next to the bed or in their 'first aid box' for emotions!" - Ricky Foo, Partner, Mercuri Urval, Singapore

"A beautiful book, made more so by being what I needed to hear." - Amy Crippen, USA

"I really needed a R.A.I.N.B.O.W. today. Thank you for sharing so much information in such a beautiful way." - Khushi Katyal, Poet, India

"This book IS magical and WILL make a life-changing difference." - Sharon Steele, Australia

"Science-based tips, musical prose and heartfelt encouragement from the Fairy Godmother I always wanted." - Tonya Cole, Award-winning author of The Questioning, USA

"We need accessible, helpful resources that appeal to young people. I'm grateful Louise used a co-design approach. She made something valuable for youth with youth." - Marnie van Luinen, Williamstown High School Librarian, Australia

"In an expansive constellation of life-long reading, four connecting stars stand out: Dr. Seuss, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Anne Lamott, and Louise Karch. Unique, timeless voices that light the way - making galaxies shine with intelligence, truth, and wonder." - kHyal, Artist and Principal of fiZz Agency, Chief Imaginator, MegaGlam, USA.

"In the face of climate change, species loss and global conflicts, here's some wisdom to keep you going." - Diane Osgood, PhD, USA / France

"Captivating, with a deep and gratifying dive into practical tools to help when the world catches you off guard. Louise creates magic for positive, healthy change. I'm in love with First Aid for Fairies." - Michael Feeley, Leadership Coach, Caribbean Island of Saba

"This book sings in a heart rhythm to your soul." - Elana Conor, global solo sailor.

"This magical poem weaves together a lifetime of wisdom." - Inbar Lee Hyams, Seth Godin's Purple Together Community

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