The Feeling Good Club: Smash Your Worries, Bella!

LoveReading4Kids Says

Poor Bella! Her best friend, Rosh, has moved away and the dreaded class talk she has to give is looming. To make matters worse, it’s Feeling Good Week at school – the last thing Bella needs when she’s feeling this low… Or is it? An inspirational talk from mindfulness teacher Kris helps to settle a few nerves and opens up some healthy discussion about emotions and how we manage them. It also presents the perfect opportunity for Bella to connect with new friends, tune into how she’s really feeling…and set herself a pretty big challenge for five days’ time! 

Kelly McKain captures the ups and downs of school-life, friendships and family with a gorgeous blend of humour and tenderness. The accessible journal format allows readers an insight straight into Bella’s world, with every little (or big) worry laid bare. Cute and quirky illustrations – think angry bear mums and breakdancing armadillos! – bring energy to each page, and authentic characters like Shazmin and Archie add a warm glow throughout; they’re the crazy, honest, caring friends every child needs in their life.

Exploring anxiety with young readers is invaluable, but not always easy to nail for this age group. The Feeling Good Club manages to strike just the right balance – it’s fun, it’s practical (real mindfulness activities are peppered throughout) and above all, it’s written from the heart. An uplifting story for homes, classrooms, or anywhere that young people with big emotions can find it. 

Lindsay Quayle

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