Conker the Chameleon

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This heart-warming story by Hannah Peckham will delight and engage young children while encouraging them to talk openly about their feelings.

However, he soon learns that his special gift is to help others share how they are feeling by talking. As I say it’s been so valuable for us as a family while we have been dealing with poorly family members and me needing to spend more time taking care of others giving rise to some separation anxiety and grief.In this engaging illustrated children’s book by Hannah Peckham, Conker the Chameleon sets out on an adventure to teach us how important it is to talk about our feelings. Little Bodhi Books is an independent publisher founded by counsellor and children's author Hannah Peckham. Named after her son 'Bodhi,' meaning awakening, these books focus on social and emotion skills that can be carried forward to help shape children's lives. Conker the chameleon is back, and he has some unlikely new friends he’d like you to meet… a lost lorikeet and a monkey in a trap!

This important life skill is essential for supporting the mental health of our children as they grow into young adults. Hi I'm Lisa, an erstwhile early years and primary school teacher, SENCo and PGCE/ NQT university tutor with a passion for learning through play, creativity and books. Yet after we’ve shared this book several times she’s begun to come up to me and say ‘mommy I feel worried’ or ‘mommy I feel a bit funny but I don’t know why’. The keenly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Conker the Chameleon from bestselling author Hannah Peckham, Conker and the Monkey Trap is an absolute must for fans old and new! Little Bodhi have already worked with Place2Be, Happy Little Learners and Books2All, donating their books and helping give children valuable life lessons and a great introduction to reading.In a world where chameleons have lost the words to explain how they are feeling, they have all got in a bit of a muddle! Author Hannah Peckham is a person-centred counsellor who works in schools and youth centres, encouraging emotional literacy from a young age. Her character Conker delivers an important message that can shape a child’s future, providing vital emotional and social skills needed for mental well-being.

It will encourage them to feel confident and safe to share with us how they are feeling rather than bottling those emotions up. With fun and exciting stories, these colourful picture books offer a great reading experience that will keep children engaged and enjoying reading. Can you imagine what it would be like if you could tell how someone was feeling just by looking at them? If you and your family have been affected by loss you may find my post – How to Talk to Children About Death helpful. Conker the Chameleon teachers us, in such a tender way, that no matter how you may look on the outside, there may be more going on inside.The pre-loved books are carefully cleaned and maintained offering a wide variety of general and specialist titles from children's to adults. Hannah’s latest book Climb is another brilliant read about Hetty the elephant and how she keeps on trying and triumphs at being herself. They are things that may help your little one if they need some help to regulate how they are feeling. Pairing together with some emotions resources such as the stars or even making your own picture cards would make the perfect addition to help explore feelings further.

This children’s story is a great way open up conversations with your child on the importance of talking about our feelings. Conker isn’t sure that he’s the best creature to help them, but together they learn that brave comes in all shapes and sizes and can be found in the most unlikely places. My disability means I can no longer do the job I love in the classroom and I now enjoy sharing my passion through my blog; helping parents and educators inspire the next generation.As an independent publisher, Little Bodhi Books offer a premium quality look and feel, with colourful and detailed illustrations that help bring the story to life and show off all the wonderful characters.