The boy who built a wall around himself

by Ali Redford

Other authorsKara Simpson (Illustrator.)
Hardcover, 2016

Status

Available

Call number

823.92

Publication

London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016.

Description

Boy built a wall to keep himself safe. Behind it he felt strong and more protected. Then Someone Kind came along. She bounced a ball, sang and painted on the other side of the wall, and Boy began to wonder if life on the other side might be better after all. Written for children aged 4 to 9, this gentle full-colour picture book uses a simple metaphor to explain how children who have had painful or traumatic experiences can build barriers between themselves and other people. It will help children explore their feelings and encourage communication.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Carlathelibrarian
This is a picture book to read with adults to help children understand how to trust others to help them when they have suffered something serious and are afraid to share their feelings with others. It would definitely need to have an adult to help children to understand how to trust like the little
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boy in the story. It is a very powerful story.

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Language

ISBN

9781849056830

Barcode

91100000187528

DDC/MDS

823.92
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