Jayneen Sanders Boeken

Focusing on emotional literacy, this book serves as a resource for adults to help children understand and express their feelings in a safe, interactive manner. It encourages caregivers, teachers, and health professionals to engage in meaningful discussions, allowing children to explore their emotions at their own pace. The content is designed as a flexible guide rather than a strict questionnaire, promoting active listening and responsiveness. By equipping children with the vocabulary to articulate their emotions, it aims to foster positive emotional development and reduce negative behaviors.

Through age-appropriate illustrations and engaging text, this book will empower children by teaching them crucial skills in personal body safety. This in turn will help protect them from inappropriate touch. Also included are in-depth Discussion Questions to further enhance the learning and to initiate important conversations around body autonomy.

Empowering children to protect their bodies, this book provides essential skills for recognizing inappropriate touch. Through engaging illustrations and text, it teaches concepts like identifying safe versus unsafe feelings, understanding body boundaries, and distinguishing between secrets and surprises. With a focus on body autonomy, it encourages children to assert their rights confidently. Additionally, it includes discussion questions to facilitate important conversations among parents, caregivers, and educators, ensuring a proactive approach to safeguarding children against abuse.

The story revolves around six unique children—Sam, Rishi, Jay, Audrey, Ty, and Zara—each bringing their own charm and personality to the narrative. As they navigate their adventures together, the book explores themes of friendship, diversity, and the challenges of growing up, showcasing the special bonds they form and the lessons they learn along the way.

Meet Emmi! She is resilient, independent and courageous. She always tries her best, and even when the going gets tough, Emmi never gives in. This charming story uses verse and beautiful illustrations to model resilience, persistence, and the ability to face challenges with tenacity. Children who are resilient are brave, curious, confident and problem solvers. Nurturing these traits in our children will go a long way in helping them face the many challenges they will encounter throughout their lives. Also included are Discussion Questions for parents, caregivers and educators, and suggested activities to promote children's resilience.

A beautifully illustrated picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch.

Meet Quinn! A little person with a big heart full of empathy, kindness and compassion. One of the most important social skills a child can learn is empathy. This charming story uses carefully crafted verse, beautiful illustrations and a little person called Quinn to model the meaning of empathy. Empathy is a learnt trait and one to nurture in all children. Being able to understand how another person is feeling and recognizing their needs helps people connect to one another, across race, culture, and the diversity that is ever-present and so important to our world. Helpful and thought-provoking Discussion Questions are included as well as extra activities to promote empathy.

Emmi is a determined and brave character who embodies resilience and independence. Her unwavering spirit shines through as she faces challenges head-on, always striving to do her best despite difficulties. This portrayal of her character highlights themes of perseverance and strength in the face of adversity.

Focusing on empathy, equality, and environmental stewardship, this book presents over 40 actionable ideas for children to effect positive change. With engaging text and vibrant illustrations, it encourages young readers to embrace kindness and social responsibility, highlighting the mental and physical benefits of doing good. Designed for both individual and group settings, the book includes discussion questions to facilitate deeper understanding and conversation, making it a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, and educators alike.

Focusing on the concept of empathy, this book serves as an engaging introduction for young children aged 2 to 6. It emphasizes that empathy is a learned trait that can be nurtured through modeling and storytelling. The narrative encourages ongoing discussions among parents, caregivers, and educators, featuring discussion questions to facilitate deeper understanding. As part of the Little BIG Chats series, it aims to foster emotional intelligence in early childhood.