Don't be Silly! by Laura Maclennan
Seth wants to build a treehouse, and he gets his friends to help him. However, they don't like each other. So Seth teaches them that being kind is key.
This is one of the most lovely books I've read to my children in ages - Amazon Review, A feast of vibrancy that will keep all ages entertained for years - it's a must for any bookshelf! - Amazon Review, a wonderful story, full of beautiful illustrations that help to show how our differences should be celebrated rather that vilified - Amazon Review, an uplifting heart warming story teaching children that no matter what you look like what colour, shape or size you are you are special - Amazon Reviewer, It is beautifully written for small children with an important message about differences and strengths and kindness- Amazon Review, A simply amazing story! - Amazon Review, Love the colourful characters and the easily relatable kindness theme for children - Amazon Review, What a beautiful way to promote inclusions. - Waterstones Review, Totally eye-catching; fabulous colours and unique style make this book a must-have. - Waterstones Review, If everyone was a bit more like Seth, the world would be a kinder place. - Waterstones Review.
Laura is an experienced teacher, leadership coach, sprinkler of all things positive and magical, and a self-confessed lover of the 80s’ power ballad. When not playing with her children or working, Laura can be found sneaking a bar of chocolate on the stairs or reading in her book nook with a nice cup of tea. Laura grew up experiencing unkindness herself and then went on to teach across the curriculum, particularly drama, and within the Special Educational Needs sector. So she knows only too well how small differences can become large beacons for creating division and sadness. With this in mind, and having had her own children, Laura wanted to create something to teach children from a young age that kindess is stronger than unkindness and has more longevity; that our differences make us better. She also wanted to create a simple reminder of this for children to call upon when needed. With major ‘mam guilt’ because she has already written a book for her daughter, Eliza, Don’t Be Silly! Featuring Seth & the Rainbow Monsters was created for her son, Seth. Written just before rainbows became forever linked to the incredible NHS, the Rainbow Monsters were born, because real Seth is Laura’s ‘rainbow baby’ – the term used for a baby born after a miscarriage or other devastating baby loss. With imaginary Seth and his colourful monster friends, Laura wanted to honour the colour Seth has brought to her world, as well as to bring brightness and kindness to bedtime stories and classrooms everywhere. Laura hopes that the message of Don’t Be Silly! will resonate with all who read it and create a ripple of kindness and acceptance, so that both her children and yours can be exactly who they are born to be, by remembering it’s ok to #bemoreseth.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781913713669 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913713660 |
| Title | Don't be Silly! |
| Author | Laura Maclennan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Compass-Publishing UK |
| Year published | 2021-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |