Children's Books
We believe that stories have the power to heal and inspire hopeful hearts! That children's books can be more than just tales of adventure and whimsy. They can also be compassionate companions, addressing the tough topics that young readers encounter.
From navigating the depths of grief to understanding mental and physical illnesses, our collection of children's books explores challenging themes with empathy, warmth, and hope.
Discover captivating stories that tackle life's delicate subjects, helping young hearts navigate the complexities of their emotions while fostering empathy and resilience. Every book holds a key to understanding and healing, offering solace and strength to both children and their caregivers.
Join us as we embark on a journey to empower children, one page at a time, and ignite conversations that matter.
Books by Rebecca May Smith
Need the perfect children's book to gently explain death, grief, or depression?
We've got you covered.
Part of Everything
The loss of a loved one can be a complicated and confusing experience, especially for children.
In “Part of Everything,” author Rebecca May Smith and illustrator Amalia Desta Mahardhita offer a poignant and hopeful story of how those who have died remain a part of our lives in ways we may not always see.
♥ Narrated from the perspective of a departed loved one, this picture book is written in gentle, poetic rhyme and illustrated with beautiful imagery to help children process their grief. By using the beauty of the world around us — the stars ★, the seasons, the sky, and our very best dreams — the book offers a comforting secular reminder that our loved ones are always with us.
written in gentle, poetic rhyme
two versions: one for the loss of a girl and one for the loss of a boy
includes BONUS gifts
illustrated with beautiful imagery
2 language versions: UK/AUS/NZ or USA
printed on premium, coloured paper
Thomas's Drawings
"What if Mommy's mind played a trick on her and swapped her coloured crayons for grey ones? And no matter how hard she tried, she could only see things that were dull and dreary."
Life can be challenging for kids, especially when they don't know why their loved ones don't seem like their usual selves. "Thomas's Drawings" is a heartwarming story about a little boy named Thomas who learns about his mummy's sadness and finds hope and understanding through creativity and love.
♥ This touching and uplifting story about the power of love, imagination, and creativity in adversity is written in gentle, empathy-filled, age-appropriate language and illustrated with beautiful images.
written in gentle, accessible language
a powerful tool to help young children make sense of clinical depression
includes BONUS gifts
illustrated with beautiful imagery
2 language versions: UK/AUS/NZ or USA
printed on premium, coloured paper
There's a Bear on Dad's Back
Most bears we know are cute and fluffy, but the one on dad’s back isn’t very friendly at all. Read along to discover how Dad tries to tame his mean bear with lots of help and love from his family.
This beautifully illustrated, unique storybook allows the reader to follow the thoughts and feelings of a child whose parent is living with depression. Tackling difficult conversations and concepts head on, A Bear on Dad’s Back is the ideal book to share with little ones when the balance of a happy home life is affected by negative mental health.
♥ With fun rhymes and clever analogy, this book is perfectly designed to suit 5 – 8 year olds.
COMING SOON!
written in gentle, poetic rhyme
a powerful tool to help young children make sense of clinical depression
includes BONUS gifts
illustrated with beautiful imagery
2 language versions: UK/AUS/NZ or USA
printed on premium, coloured paper
ABOUT
Rebecca May Smith is passionate about helping adults and children tenderly explore difficult conversations.
As a health professional with a postgrad in Paediatrics, she writes to foster compassion, understanding, and resilience.
Life's challenges will continue to occur. The right resources - including the right books - play an important role in helping bridge the before with the after in a healthy, supported and loving way.
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