Littlefish Reviews

I have been looking for these kinds of books for years As an experienced primary school teacher we are often looking for books that enable children to gain the vocabulary they need to communicate their feelings The Thats Okay book as well as the Grief book are particularly valuable to have for families as well as educators Ive even found myself using the vocabularly since bying the book and sharing with schools through the work I do as a freelance educator Well done to both Chris and Michelle Also the colouring in books are a really great idea and really keep the conversations going about emotions

This will be an invaluable resource in my early years setting Bright fun illustrations alongside accessible text displaying an understanding of children s emotional states and self awareness Also useful as a recommendation for parents carers Highly recommend

That s Okay Is well presented with easy to read words for children accompanied by illustrations which help children with difficulties like Autism understand how they feel when they struggle to understand emotions themselves My son and daughter loved the book Ordered and received within 7-10 days as predicted to

Book Review That s Okay and That s Happy by Chris DixonAt Capella House a SEND school supporting pupils with Speech Language and Communication Needs SLCN we have found Chris Dixon s books That s Okay and That s Happy to be invaluable resources in helping our pupils understand and navigate their emotions These books are presented in an easy-to-understand language that resonates well with our pupils many of whom benefit from clear simple and direct communication The accompanying illustrations are engaging and accessible further enhancing understanding and making the books visually appealing The themes in That s Okay and That s Happy align seamlessly with our approach to supporting pupils emotional development By validating a range of emotions and offering relatable scenarios the books encourage self-reflection and provide practical strategies for managing feelings Our pupils have responded enthusiastically to these books often returning to them independently as a source of comfort and guidance particularly during challenging times They also serve as a fantastic springboard for staff-led discussions about emotions promoting a safe and supportive environment for pupils to express themselves We highly recommend Chris Dixon s work to other SEND settings or anyone seeking thoughtful and accessible resources for helping children explore and understand their feelings These books have made a positive impact at Capella House and we re excited to continue using them to support our pupils emotional well-being

This book series is excellent highly recommended

Chris has been absolutely amazing and so helpfulI m glad we found you mate

Chris is a reliable and experienced creative and web developer with a keen eye for detail and a strategic mind I wouldn t hesitate in recommending Chris and enjoy having him Freelance for us at AST Networks