{"title":"Kids Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a treasure trove of adventures and lessons, carefully crafted to guide children through the complexities of emotions and the beauty of the world around them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether delving into the magical world of gryphons or exploring the emotional depth with Aroha, each book and accompanying resource is a step towards nurturing resilient, empathetic, and happy children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-jack-scratch-the-quest-for-the-hiss-paniola","title":"Jack Scratch - Book One - The Quest for the Hiss-paniola","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e🐾 Pirate-cats, treasure hunts and full-colour comic adventure for kids aged ~6-10 (and younger kids when read by parents with all the voices!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eMeet Jack Scratch: pint-sized pirate-cat, fearless swashbuckler, and singer of highly questionable sea-shanties. 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It's a story that makes kids feel seen and empowered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ ITEM 4 --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre there tips for parents or teachers in the book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! At the end of the story, you'll find parent\/teacher notes which expand on the story. They provide questions you can ask your child to create deeper conversations and connection, and they expand on the tools that Aroha uses in the story and explain how to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also get a free Aroha Belly Breathing poster with the purchase of some of our books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ ITEM 5 --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I use Aroha's Way daily to support my child's mental health?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead it at bedtime as a ritual. 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One story a night = calmer days ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA story about managing anxiety 🌪️ \u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Best Seller!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrdering direct from Wildling Books ensures you receive the book with \u003cspan\u003edyslexia friendly font and text that is gentle for neurodivergent children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAroha’s Way is a bestselling picture book for children around uncomfortable emotions; fear, apprehension, worrying thoughts and nervousness with ways to manage them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCIQJLTpOxVQNT_G5fmX77lQ?view_as=subscriber\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are just a few reviews:\u003cbr\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My five-year-old boy enjoyed the book upon first reading. The next day, I found him reading the book by himself during a stressful moment: \"I'm looking for one of Aroha's Ways to calm myself, Mum.\" Clearly, the message got through. Thank you!” Paula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautiful, precious book, easy to follow and written in a way that is understandable and relatable. My 3 almost 4-year-old moko enjoyed it, and it created further kōrero and questions between us. I wish there were books like this when we were growing up!” Keriana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My 7-yr old struggles with anxiety - so much so that it affects her breathing every time she gets slightly stressed. We had previously tried talking it through and belly breathing exercises. But it took this book - and Aroha showing her the way - before she really opened up and practiced these techniques. The book is such a beautifully written and illustrated piece - it's easy for both of us to read. The notes at the back really got the conversation flowing too. Thank you for this book. I was finding it difficult to get through to my daughter. Obviously she needed to see it through Aroha's eyes first to normalise her own emotions.” Kim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome along on a journey with Aroha, as she wards off nervousness, fear, worrying thoughts and apprehension, with simple, yet effective tools that everyone can use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom award-winning New Zealand author and illustrator, Craig Phillips, creator of\u003cbr\u003eThe Adventures of Jack Scratch and Giants, Trolls, Witches, Beasts (winner of the Russell Clark Award for Illustration at the New Zealand Book Awards 2018).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Aroha’s Way is a beautiful, descriptive and relatable book – an important book – helping children to normalise, understand and even develop their own tools for dealing with their feelings.” – Jenny Palmer, Author of Feel a Little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful picture books takes children on a journey through emotions associated with anxiety and shows simple yet effective ways to help manage them.  Aroha shows children a tool that she uses for each emotion which includes; 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