Lessons of a LAC
It can be hard to stop worrying when you're a Little Anxious Creature!
$18.14
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
19 March 2018
Summary
Loppy is a LAC, or ‘Little Anxiety Creature’. He always focuses his attention on what could go wrong and can’t seem to stop worrying.
Curly the Calmster is just the opposite, and gently encourages Loppy to think differently about his worries. Along the way, Loppy (and the reader) are given simple, effective ways to reframe their thoughts and learn the right words to reassure themselves when they’re feeling anxious or worried. After all, just because bad things might h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781925335828 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1925335828 |
| Author: | Lynn Jenkins, Kirrili Lonergan |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | EK Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 19 March 2018 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 305mm |
| Series: | Lessons of a LAC |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
“Picture books with ‘life lessons’ introducing little ones to new ideas are a growing trend, and Lessons of a LAC is the first in a new series about coping with common emotional difficulties.”
“Picture books with ‘life lessons’ introducing little ones to new ideas are a growing trend, and Lessons of A LAC is the first in a new series about coping with common emotional difficulties.” * Books + Publishing *
” Using minimal text and large expressive drawings, this picture book aims to help children to understand their anxieties. Written by a clinical psychologist, it gives ideas about how to stop worrying.” * Reading Time *
“Written by clinical psychologist, Lynn Jenkins, the story shows children that just because bad things might happen it doesn’t mean they will!” * New Idea *
“This great book is aimed at helping little anxious creatures manage anxieties … written by a clinical psychologist, this is a wonderful book for parents of anxious children” * The Herald Sun *
“Primary schoolchildren will be shown how to channel their inner calm in this story about managing anxiety. Written by clinical psychologist and mother-of three Lynn Jenkins, Lessons Of A LAC has been branded as an emotional resource to help kids develop strategies to manage their anxiety. And there are probably a few lessons in there for mum or dad as well.” * The Daily Telegraph *
“This wonderful book was written by an experienced Australian clinical psychologist and it is full of valuable messages for Little Anxious Creatures all over the world. We love that this book offers skills to deal with anxiety and worries. It’s clever, funny and USEFUL. Helping children think about their anxiety is the first step in managing them. It opened up very useful conversations and I must say it’s even helped my anxieties a little too with being given the knowledge of some easy self-help tools! .” * Early Childhood Book Reviews *
Lynn Jenkins
Lynn Jenkins is a clinical psychologist, author, and mother of three. She is passionate about early intervention in the social and emotional development of children and has written several children’s books on such topics.
Kirrili Lonergan is a children’s book illustrator, art therapist, and mother of four. She has illustrated several picture books as well as creating designs for clothes, prints, and pottery. She is passionate about illustrating picture books that have a ‘healing’ message.
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