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.

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).