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The Playground Is Like a Jungle

By Shona Innes

Part of the Big Hug series

Adjectives

insightful engaging educational thoughtful

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Friendship/Family Realistic Fiction

Synopsis

Entering the playground is like stepping into a lively jungle—exciting, a bit wild, and full of diverse creatures. You'll encounter various personalities, each on their own adventure. This book encourages children to observe others' behaviours and moods, helping them make wise and safe choices about playmates. It promotes understanding, tolerance, and strategies for managing different social situations, fostering empathy and interpersonal safety.

About the author

Shona Innes is a caring author and psychologist from Australia who loves to help children understand their feelings. She has written popular books like 'The Invisible String' and 'Friendship is Like a Seesaw'. Shona’s stories use gentle words and lovely pictures to help children feel happier and more confident every day.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2014

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