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Developing resilience and positivity in young children

Resilient Hedgehog is a publisher with a mission. That mission is to create unique materials and resources that help parents develop their children to be the best version of themselves that they can be.

The heart of these resources are children’s books which are carefully crafted, using a very well evidenced concept called mental toughness.

This describes resilience and positivity – two qualities important for success and wellbeing.

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Reception children really enjoyed this story and commented on how nice the illustrations were. I thought the story was lovely with a good meaning behind it and also that there were opportunities for language development. The questions on each page were good as a point of discussion as were the questions at the end of the book.

Reception class teacher, Emma Thomas - Sudell Primary School, Darwen

Dorien’s keen interest is in early years development and helping parents to provide the best upbringing they can manage.

She is co-authoring a book for parents due in 2022.

The Resilient Creatures series

Words by Dorien van ‘t Ende MA

Illustrations by Helen Robinson MA

Pilot studies indicate that these books are exactly the kind of resources that parents and teachers find useful and valuable... and children find engaging. Professor Peter Clough

The Resilient Creatures series of eight books describe challenges and situations to which a child can relate using animals as metaphors.

The books enable children to learn about 8 factors that contribute to developing a resilient and positive mindset.

Books are written to be used in two ways:

To be read by parents or teachers and explored with children (3 – 6 years)

To be read by children (typically 6 years or older) and explored with parents

Key sales points:

The beautifully detailed illustrations encourage a child to explore what’s happening in the story

Written in rhyming text perfect for reading aloud

Triggers for discussion are shown throughout the story including extra characters and talking points

The website supports each story with downloadable resources for parents/teachers

Engages parents with children and with teachers

Helen gained her BA(hons) in Children's Illustration and Masters in Design Practice from Glyndwr University.

Helen's passion is to enable others to become the best they can be.

Dorien van ‘t Ende MA

Helen Robinson MA Jaminosh Designs

ISBN 9781914611001

Price £7.99

Format Paperback

Size 240mm x 240mm

Extent 32

Ages 3-8 yrs

BIC YBB

This story of the Little Beaver is a great resource to allow children to identify with the Little Beaver and their own strengths, and how they can overcome challenges. There is real therapeutic value in the story and the scope for additional activities will provide hours of fun and learning about Mental Toughness.’ Maria Lawless, Play Therapist and Primary School Teacher, Ireland

Little Beaver BIG Achiever!

Disaster strikes Beaver Town! All the beavers are upset, except for Little Beaver. She's determined to rebuild her town. But will she be able to do it? She's only little, after all!

Little Beaver, Big Achiever is a story about what can happen when something goes wrong and how we can put it right.

Resilient Creatures Series

How Hedgehog found his smile

Hedgehog is heartbroken! He has lost his toy crocodile. He searches here, there and everywhere, but Crocodile is nowhere to be found. Will Hedgehog ever smile again?

How Hedgehog found his smile is about dealing with loss, determination, asking for and accepting help from others and acceptance of what has happened.

ISBN 9781914611018

Price £7 99

Format Paperback

Size 240mm x 240mm

Extent 32

Ages 3-8 yrs

BIC YBB

ISBN 9781914611049

Price £7 99

Format Paperback

Size 210mm x 210mm

Extent 24

Ages 3-8 yrs

BIC YBB

This special edition has been produced with the sole aim of raising funds for humanitarian agencies working with Ukrainian victims of Russia’s war.

Apart from bona fide costs such as printing and distribution, which Resilient Hedgehog is underwriting, all are contributing their time and effort without charge. All profits will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).

The nightingale and the bear

The story of the nightingale and the bear describes how we can deal with bullying. It is also about learning why it is important to stand up for yourself, for others and for issues that really matter to you.

At one level this is a story about bullying. At another it uses the events of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 to help parents make sense of events like these with their children.

Resilient Creatures Series

All llustrations have been provided by a generous and talented team of illustrators. Including children wanting to help others.

ISBN 9781914611025

Price £7 99

Format Paperback

Size 240mm x 240mm

Extent 32

Ages 3-8 yrs

BIC YBB

How the pelican got its name

The pelicants are bored and listless. Whenever they have an opportunity to do something interesting, they say “no!”. But two of the pelicants decide they will have a go.

How the pelican got its name is about having a sense of self-worth, being prepared to try things even though you’re not sure you can do it… and finding out that it can be fun.

I’m delighted to support this charming book as a positive tool to support and empower children from an early age to think about their mental toughness, and to build their own coping strategies.A valuable and much needed resource!

Heather Akehurst, CEO Open Awards (UK)

The fastest sloth in the world

Sloth wants to be the speediest in the world! His friends think it’s impossible, but Sloth is determined and starts to train. Will Sloth ever be fast?

The fastest sloth in the world is also about having a goal and working hard to achieve it. It is also about having self-belief and self-worth, from within and not from others.

The children responded well to the questions and I found that even children who are usually less likely to answer were encouraged when reading this story. It was good to have questions throughout the story in order to prompt discussion.

As a teacher, I will also say that the additional activities in the back of the book were really useful. In addition to this, the book would appeal to parents for the same reasons.

Year 2 teacher, Tom ArrandaleSudell Primary School, Darwen

ISBN 9781914611032

Price £7 99

Format Paperback

Size 240mm x 240mm

Extent 32

Ages 3-8 yrs

BIC YBB

Junior 1 really enjoyed the book. It was a fantastic resource for their age, they really enjoyed the story and it was a great jumping off point for discussions about stereotypes, teamwork and resilience.

The questions printed on each page meant it was easy to pick up and just run with as a standalone lesson but there was lots of ideas in the back to develop into more in depth EP lessons. Year 3 teacher

Austin Friars School, Carlisle

Further Resources

Although all Resilient Hedgehog stories look like a normal children’s story, each offers clear learning opportunities about an aspect of resilience and positivity. These cover key elements such as developing a sense of “can do”, building confidence, having courage and making and keeping promises.

In each book

Prompts and guidance for parents to explore the stories with children

Hints and tips for discussion

Fun facts about animal characters in the books

On the website

Explanations on the framework

More guidance – how to use it

More hints and tips for discussion

Downloadable colouring in pages and worksheets

Access to support

This beautiful series of books introduces characters each with their own challenges and aims to promote Mental Toughness. We particularly like the additional activities which help us to engage with our children and discuss the deeper meaning behind the story.

Dodleston Church of England PTFA

Titles coming soon

Hermit Crab's new home

If you made the problem, you can also solve it. Hermit Crab's home is in a mess but she needs to move to a new house. How can she cope?

Elephant learns to dance

You might not always get what you want. You can still be happy.

Elephant has a dream to be an ice skater. But it isn't possible. How can elephant come to terms with that? Do friends help?

Frog turns his frown around

It takes more muscles to frown that it does to smile.

We all have an off day. Maybe that’s just in our heads? What happens when we look on the bright side of things?

Miss Turkey gets to fly

It stops being impossible when you have done it. Turkeys can't fly... can they? People can't fly... but they do! How can Turkey achieve her dream?

Polar bear travels south

There is always a solution. If you are prepared to look for one.

Polar bear isn't happy with his lot. He longs for a warmer place to live. Can he get that and will he be happy if he does?

The imperfect giraffe

How to be comfortable in your own skin. Things seem to always go wrong for giraffe and he feels silly. But maybe it doesn't matter?

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