AustLit

'BEING WILDLY KIND is an infectious, fun and hope-filled book packed full of ideas to build empathy and compassion in kids of all ages.

'We all need kindness now more than ever. Award-winning children’s author Josh Langley returns with the fourth book in his Australian Book Industry Award winning series. Adored by kids and parents, Langley’s little books with big messages are favourites in homes all over Australia.

'With trademark full-colour, quirky illustrations and simple yet empowering messages, Being Wildly Kind inspires kids to find their magical wildly kind power and help make the world a better place. Langley shows that kindness can be more than being ‘nice’ to people, unleashing little acts of compassion and empathy can make a BIG difference to people, animals and the planet.

'Packed full of fun, practical ideas and inspiration, Being Wildly Kind, is a great way to show kids how powerful their words and actions can be.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Mistakes can be magnificent! Failures fantastic! And problems turned upside down!

'Refreshingly simple and delightfully quirky, Magnificent Mistakes and Fantastic Failures will help kids build resilience. They'll discover how life's little upsets can be big opportunities to learn and grow. And how good friends, positive self-talk, creativity and curiosity can help them become more confident.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Everyone has feelings ... sometimes we just don’t know what to do with them!

'Happy, sad, lonely, angry, anxious, proud, scared – they’re all feelings and emotions and they’re all OK! Yes – every single one of them!

'In this bright and heartening book, Josh Langley helps kids get to know and make friends with their feelings.

'Bursting with simple and effective ways that kids can notice and handle difficult emotions like anger, anxiety, and loss and also rejoice in the positive feelings such as joy, empathy and happiness, this is a little book with a big message.

'It’s Ok to Feel the Way You Do empowers kids to understand and share their feelings so they can enjoy life a whole lot more.'  (Publication summary)

'Being You Is Enough is the perfect antidote for the pressures of being a kid in this day and age. This entertaining and refreshing book that will inspire kids be themselves and stand up tall. This bright, fun book uses simple messages and quirky illustrations to encourage kids to celebrate themselves for who they are. Kids will love the easy, upbeat style delivering deeper messages about self-acceptance, positive thinking and friendship that every child needs to feel strong, happy and confident. This is the perfect conversation starter for parents, teachers or children on the issues that children may be facing or trying really hard to avoid! Josh uses charming, cheeky and humorous drawings and messages to touch on topics such as: ? You don't need to fit in. ? No-one is perfect ? Everyone makes mistakes ? Always dream big. ? You are not alone. ? You are loved. Within the pages kids will revel in the serious and silly - and - discover the importance of being brave, confident and proud - even if that doesnt fit everyones idea of perfect. This perfect pick me-up book will appeal to children aged from 6 years up to middle primary. But kids and adults of all ages will love.' (Publication summary)