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Ginormous Jo's Welcoming Arms
Paperback
Series: The Ginormous Series Animal Picture Books Teaching Life Skills, Book 1
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781098698843
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 14 2019
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
You've tried explaining kindness, but they're stuck on fear. Storytelling doesn't land. Traditional lessons feel preachy. Your child needs a character they trust to show-not tell-why welcoming others matters.
Here's the truth: kids don't resist new friends because they're unkind-they resist because change feels unsafe.
Big Jo, a wise family dog, walks through the exact moment your child feels it: confusion, frustration, even anger at a newcomer. Then, gently, he reframes the story. Through a pet family that learns together, children see that differences aren't problems-they're portals to adventure.
Inside you'll discover:
- How to normalize big feelings about change using animal characters kids adore
- A proven 'why kindness works' message that sticks without preaching
- Stories that teach acceptance, sibling dynamics, and emotional resilience
- Conversation starters for parents and teachers after every read
- Illustrations that show-not label-diversity and inclusion in action
- A framework for helping kids lead with curiosity instead of fear
Perfect for parents and teachers building empathy in real time.
Scroll up and click Buy Now-then read together tonight.
ABOUT THE GINORMOUS SERIES
As a grandma and ex-crime investigator having helped victims and families over the years, author SCCunningham understands the importance of helping parents and schools gently guide and equip our young for life.
The eleven storylines gently help with; fear, anxiety, bullying, sibling rivalry, what to do if lost, missing a loved one, accepting a new family or classroom member, learning to share, feeling different, different friends bring adventure not chaos, knowing you are special, the importance of good deeds, being kind, emotional resilience, and the secret of listening and learning. SERIES REVIEWS
- I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons.
- A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen.
- These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again.
- WOW! I absolutely loved these books! Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous! A fantastic series!
- Welcoming Arms; I like this book because it teaches a lesson about differences. It doesn't matter how different we are, or what colour our skin is, or where we live, or what our religion is, everybody wants the same: security and love, big amounts of love coming from friends and family. ABOUT AUTHOR S C CUNNINGHAM
Ex-crime investigator British born of Irish roots SCCunningham has written 30 books, and worked in the worlds of music, film, fashion, sport celebrity management, child charity, and crime (investigations, wanted & absconder unit, major crime team intel analyst, victim/family support). She supports; veterans, child, animal, and planet protection causes. And is a member of the Crime Writers' Association.
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