THEMES:

Mindfulness and Friendship

THEMES:

Bedtime Routine and the Father-Child Bond

THEMES:

Exploring and expressing talents. Building self-esteem. Being true to yourself. Appreciating life’s pleasures.
Friendship.

THEMES:

Friendship, Creativity and Problem-solving

THEMES:

Bullying, Friendship, Bravery/Courage, Forgiveness.

THEMES:

Self-Esteem and Dealing with Difference

THEMES:

Anxiety, Worry, Resilience and Courage

THEMES:

· Cultural diversity · Environment · Friendship · Happiness · Loneliness · Mental Health

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

THEMES:

Understanding Autism and Other Developmental Disorders

THEMES:

Science, Biography and Environmentalism

THEMES:

Childhood Depression and Anxiety. Empathy. Friendship with Pets. Adventure.

THEMES:

Anxiety, Bravery, Overcoming Fears and School

THEMES:

Childhood Memories and Treasured Possessions

THEMES:

Hope, Resilience, Nature and The Father-Daughter Bond

THEMES:

Coping with Anxiety and Worry

Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award

THEMES:

Family – women across generations / heritage, Immigration, War, Feminism, Self-belief, Courage and bravery, Strength, Resilience

THEMES:

Father-daughter relationship. Perseverance. Independence. Physcial Activity

THEMES:

Love and Kindness

ACTIVITY PACK

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

THEMES:

Grandparents, Illness, Stroke Awareness and Art Therapy

THEMES:

Loneliness, Friendship and Doing the Right Thing

THEMES:

Grief, Death, Hope and Healing from Loss

THEMES:

Inclusion. Friendship. Staying true to oneself. Accepting differences. Kindness. Imagination.

THEMES:

Fantasy. Comedy. Teamwork. Adventure. Self-belief. Forgiveness. Sibling Relationships

THEMES:

Time Travel. History. Comedy. Teamwork. Adventure. Sibling Relationships

THEMES:

Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Self-belief, Sibling/family relationships and dynamics, Animal facts

THEMES:

Routines – getting ready. Family Dynamics – mother/child relationship. Links to own family. Time – sequencing events.

THEMES:

Anxiety, Resilience and Emotional Regulation

THEMES:

Sibling Rivalry, Creativity and Individuality Between Twins

THEMES:

Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Ageing and Family

ACTIVITY PACK

THEMES:

Family and Humour

THEMES:

Moods, Feelings and Emotional Resilience

THEMES:

Empathy, Kindness and Caring for the Environment

THEMES:

Metamorphosis. Life Cycles. Environment. Natural World. Biodiversity. Self-awareness. Change

May 2023

THEMES:

Worm Farm Ecosystem. Composting. Sustainability. Recycling.

THEMES:

Valuing differences, Diversity, Uniqueness

THEMES:

Education and Imagination

ACTIVITY SHEETS

THEMES:

Friendship, Loneliness, Belonging & Self-confidence

THEMES:

Family Structure and Siblings

ACTIVITY

THEMES:

Imagination and ideas. Iconic Australian landmark – The Sydney Opera House. Embracing and believing in dreams. Overcoming obstacles. STEAM concepts.

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

THEMES:

· Fantasy · Friendship · Power & Corruption · Technology · Environmentalism/Climate Change · Adventure

THEMES:

Imagination, Family Bonding & The Joy of Reading

THEMES:

Anxiety, Worry and Resilience

March 2023

THEMES:

Dementia awareness. Family. Chickens. Open communication and care around difficult topics

August 2023

THEMES:

Marine Biology/ecology. Environment/natural world/biodiversity. Survival mechanisms. Change & transformation.

THEMES:

Exploration.  Family / Cross-cultural family connections.
Home. Growing Up. Nature.

THEMES:
· Medical conditions – eczema · Family support · Resilience · Perseverance · Diversity · Bullying/anti-bullying

THEMES:

· Family – divorce and separation · Change · Emotions · Art · Resilience · Comfort

THEMES:

Vietnam War, PTSD and Family Relationships

THEMES:

Mother-child relationship · Emotions/Love · Milestones · Independence/Growing Up · First time learnings

THEMES:

Dyslexia, Reluctant Writers, Creativity and Inspirational Teachers

WORK SHEETS

ILLUSTRATED INTERVIEW

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

THEMES:

· Self-acceptance · Positive self-perception · Individual strengths · Days of the week · Letter writing

THEMES:

Social and Emotional Intelligence · Self-regulation · Anxiety · Resilience · Persistence · Problem solving · Art and crafts

THEMES:

Sibling Rivalry, Creativity and Individuality Between Twins

THEMES:

Actions lead to consequences. Fostering a love of reading and books. Adventure. The importance of
libraries and literacy.

THEMES:

History and Childhood Memories

THEMES:

Australian Native Wildlife, Conservation, Identity and Belonging

THEMES:

Friendship and Belonging

THEMES:

Developing An Individual Identity as a Multiple

THEMES:

Perfectionism, Self-Acceptance and Resilience

THEMES:

Illness, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Hope, Cancer

THEMES:

Science, Biography and Environmentalism

THEMES:

· Friendship · Emotions – anxiety and isolation · Self-confidence · Animals · Adventure

THEMES:

Hearing Impairment, Diversity, Friendship and Acceptance

AUSLAN TEACHER’S NOTES

THEMES:

Fantasy – magic. Bullying. Teamwork. Environment. Humour. Family Relationships

THEMES:

Pets, Loss and Animal Welfare

ACTIVITY SHEETS

THEMES:

Courage, Friendship, Books and Libraries

THEMES:

Multiculturalism, Customs and Traditions

THEMES:

Developing Trust. Friendship. Bravery. Self-Awareness. Accepting Yourself and Others

THEMES:

Senses, Sensory Development, Sight and Hearing

THEMES:

Science and Biography

THEMES:

Recognising and Accepting Different Emotions

THEMES:

· Family Relationships · Family Dynamics · Change · Emotions

THEMES:

Science and Biography

THEMES:
· Friendship · Teamwork · Bravery · Empowerment of autistic kids · Celebrating differences · Mathematics · School

THEMES:

Anger, Emotional Regulation and Optimism

(Coming March 2022)

THEMES:
Family. Relationships. Single Mothers.

THEMES:

Metafiction and Storytelling

THEMES:

Moving House and Coping with Change

THEMES:

Understanding Depression, Mental Health and Parent-Child Relationships

THEMES:

Mindfulness and Friendship

THEMES:

Competition, Rivalry and Friendship

THEMES:

Moods, Feelings and Emotional Resilience

THEMES:

Sustainability/Waste Environment. Responsibility. Consumerism.

THEMES:

Natural World, Protecting our environment

THEMES:

Social Bullying, Friendship, Peer Pressure, Fitting in and School

THEMES:

Friendship · Emotions · Difference · Resolving Conflict

THEMES:

Coping with Change, Anxiety and School

THEMES:

Recycling, Imaginative Play and Father-Son Relationship

THEMES:
Friendship. Instruments and Music. Culture/Identity. Inclusion.

THEMES:
Community, Diversity, Tolerance and Love

THEMES:
Empathy, Resilience and Refugees

THEMES:

· Anxiety · Trying new things · Change · Food · Art · Community

THEMES:

Geometry and Creativity

THEMES:

Anxiety. Imagination. Adventure. Creativity. Freedom. Mental Health.

THEMES:
Feminism/Women’s Rights, Social History, Dinosaurs, Generational Relationships

THEMES:

Friendship, Environment, Conservation

BOOK TWO OF THE PEN SERIES

THEMES:

Fantasy – Magic Realism, Bullying/Friendship, Teamwork, Environment/Community, · Humour, Family Relationships, Disability, Selfishness vs Selflessness