Author

Sunderland, Margot

Armstrong, Nicky (illustrator)

Place of Publication

Oxon, UK

Publisher

Speechmark

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

Spiral bound, paperback; 91 p. and picture book: paperback, col. ill.; (unpaged).

Series

Helping Children with Feelings

Subject

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Children's Emotions

Child Behaviour

Abstract

Ruby hates herself so much that she often feels more like a piece of rubbish than a little girl. Sometimes Ruby feels so miserable that she wants to sleep and sleep and never wake up again. Then Ruby meets Dot and, over time, Dot helps Ruby to move from self-hate to self-respect. After a very important dream, and help from Dot, Ruby finds her voice and her anger, and stands up to the bullies. She makes new friends and knows what it's like to feel happy for the first time in her life. The guidebook helps children who: don't like themselves or feel there is something fundamentally wrong with them; have been deeply shamed; have received too much criticism or haven't been encouraged enough; let people treat them badly because they feel they don't deserve better; do not accept praise or appreciation because they feel they don't deserve it; feel defeated by life, fundamentally unimportant, unwanted or unlovable; bully because they think they are worthless or think they are worthless because they are bullied; and, feel they don't belong or do not seek friends because they think no-one would want to be their friend.

Notes

This book is accompanied by the children's story book, Ruby and the rubbish bin. (ISBN 0863884709)

ISBN

0863884660

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

CF 200 SUN 2003

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Author

Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Guilford Press

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

Paperback, 317 p.

Subject

Weight Control

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Parenting

Young Adults-Diet/Nutrition

Young Adults-Fitness

Abstract

Today's media-saturated teenagers are bombarded with mixed messages that distort their self-image and lead many to overeat and others to starve themselves. When "I feel fat" becomes a teen's common refrain, how can worried parents respond constructively? With this book, Dr. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer shows parents how to strike the difficult balance between bolstering self-esteem and offering constructive advice. Drawing on her study, Project EAT (Eating Among Teens), and her experience as a mother of four, Neumark-Sztainer offers science-based, practical ideas for instilling healthy eating and exercise habits, educating teens about nutrition and portion size, and talking about body image. Here is a foundation that parents can build on to help their teens stay fit, eat well, and feel good about their looks in a world where too-perfect bodies are used to sell everything from cosmetic surgery to fast food.

ISBN

1572309806

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

BB 400 NEU 2005

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Author

Parr, Todd

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Little, Brown and Company

Publication Date

2001

Physical Description

32 pages

Subject

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Children's Emotions

Children-Self Help

Abstract

"It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence.

It's Okay to be Different is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth."

Ages 0-5

ISBN

9780316666039

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CF 200 PAR 2001

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