HUG WORDS

A story about self-acceptance. Helping children to worry less and wonder more.

Blake doesn’t like the way she looks, walks, talks or thinks. She feels tangled, fizzy, messy and stressy. A day out with her brothers helps her discover the tools she needs to help clear her head.

HUG WORDS is an illustrated book for ages 7-11.

About the Book

HUG WORDS is an illustrated book that supports positive self-talk and self-esteem for ages 7 and up.

Grounded in the principles of The Five Ways to Wellbeing, the book provides an accessible and child-friendly approach to exploring emotions, mindset, kindness and emotional resilience. Through reassuring storytelling and reflective language, Hug Words encourages children to develop greater emotional awareness, healthier self-perception and compassionate communication with themselves and others.

The book also includes a useful and supportive guide for adults by Dr Sharie.

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What People Are Saying

What readers are saying

Reviews collected by the author from other sources — not from Amazon.

Author website

Absolutely loved Hug Words. Gave me goosebumps at the end. It’s such a beautiful, gentle story focusing on the small things that can bring joy.

Deputy Headteacher

Author website

Such an important, special book to have as a resource tool, for parents, grandparents and teachers.

Parent and Grandparent

Author website

Great illustrations, so cheerful.

Wellbeing Author

Author website

I have shared Hug Words with each class and it was a huge hit. The older children in particular, really tuned into the message and so many of the...

Primary School Teacher

Ready to Meet Blake?

Although Blake is wild and wise and wonderful, she finds it easier to believe negative things about herself. She prefers to sit inside all day. Her brothers encourage her to take her thoughts for a walk, and she agrees to spend the day with them. Blake learns that there are five key ways to help keep our minds well.

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