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A Better Day Your Positive Mental Health Handbook – Winner of the Children’s Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2023 George, Dr. Alex: Amazon.co.uk: Books
£7.00
| Publisher : | Wren & Rook (15 Sept. 2022) |
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| Language : | English |
| Paperback : | 224 pages |
| ISBN-10 : | 1526364441 |
| ISBN-13 : | 978-1526364449 |
| Reading age : | 10+ years, from customers |
| Dimensions : | 15.2 x 1.8 x 21.4 cm |
| Best Sellers Rank: | 14 in Family & Lifestyle Depression |
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| Customer reviews: | 470 ratings |
Stephanie Beech –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book to come out in 2022
Brilliant book by a amazing and inspirational author. Reads beautifully. Would recommend everyone reads this. My daughter is reading it and then going to be past around the family.Well done Dr Alex 👏
DanielleDanielle –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely brilliant book
I have only read the first several pages, but oh wow, what an amazing book! I knew straight away that it was going to be perfect for my 12 year old daughter. She was hooked when she started reading it last night. I think this will help her massively.
3 people found this helpful
zuzi k –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
What a great book for kids, such an good reading for understanding of mental health. My daughter, 8, she loves reading this book.
E J Williams –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Needs to be read by all youngsters
An easy to read, honest account of the worries felt by all youngsters.
Hannah mitchell –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
We love it thankyou
florence j peek –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book for my grandaughter
My granddaughter while in education and sometimes very stressed
mrs. a bird-jones –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Perfect gift for my daughter
Tony Samuels –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Everyone should red this book. Life changing.
One person found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
2.0 out of 5 stars
arrived damaged
Book arrived damaged
Lee Matthews –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Was very good
Jodie CJodie C –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 13 year old self needed this book years ago. Fabulous!
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As a teenager I suffered panic attacks from the age of 13. I struggled with my mental health daily but getting help was practically impossible until I turned 18 and could access adult mental health services where I was diagnosed with clinical depression, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety and OCD.Now as the mother of a 9 year old ASD/ADHD daughter who is already anxious, I’m well aware that her mental health is something that we need to be aware of and work on to avoid history repeating itself. This is why I purchased this book.I would say the book is aimed at kids aged 10-16 roughly. But also great to read as a parent of a child in that age range to help gain a better understanding of children’s mental health.It’s well written and deals with what is quite a serious subject in way that makes it seem less daunting to a young audience and it’s backed by some wonderful illustrations.It covers various subjects, including depression, exam based stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, scoial media and how it distorts our view of reality, and even touches on self harm and getting help with that. Some may think self harm to be a controversial topic for this age range, but as scary as it seems, since I personally know a couple of young people who actually do this I believe it is a subject that does need to addressed.This book describes how to rationalise your irrational anxious thoughts, to be comfortable with yourself and see the positives in what make you unique because ‘You are worthy, You are good enough’ How making a mistake does not make you a failure, but learning from them builds resilience and strength of character as stated on page 174 ‘Don’t be afraid to start over again. This time you’re not starting from scratch. You’re starting from experience’.The book remains positive throughout and you get the feeling that the author has personal lived experience, and understands well the struggles that the reader may be going through.One big message that runs throughout the book is the importance of opening up about how you are feeling when you start to feel overwhelmed (even before then if you can) How finding someone you can share these feelings with will help you see light at the end of the tunnel and that there is no shame in asking for help.There is also a handy self help section at the back of the book which lists websites you can turn to for help and resources.Children’s mental health is such an important subject and sadly so often overlooked, that I feel this book is definitely needed and that all children would do well to read this book. Especially those just starting their journey into secondary school, puberty and all the changes that come with it at a time when they’re at their most vulnerable. I wish this kind of positive resource had been around when I was that age.
9 people found this helpful
BN –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good book for children
This has helped a young person with autism, easy to read and understand
Christina E. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Brought for Granddaughter helped her alot .
Shirley Wilson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
Awesome read and so helpful for my students
Huss –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The loveliest book
I bought this because I’ve been feeling pretty down lately and it has helped me so much!!
One person found this helpful
Tracey G –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Book
Well what can I say, this book has really helped my niece when starting secondary school, her reviews were fantastic that I recommended it to my friend whose child was struggling in school and suffering from OCD at age 10, they’ve been reading it together each night and it’s made such a positive impact to her sleep routine in such a few short days. Thanks for such an incredible book to help young children, highly recommend!
Shady –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone needs a copy!
Fantastic book with lots of helpful tips. Excellent for children, whether they have anxiety or not! Every school should have a copy.
Mrs L A Carter –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Important tool to add to your tookbox
As a mother, grandmother and youth worker I know how important it is for young people to have a point of reference and to feel that they are not alone with their thoughts and worries. With the pressures of school, social media, friendships, home life, identity etc this is an ideal book to help readers understand and make sense of things in an easy and rational way. A must have for any young person, family member or those working with young people. Thank you Dr Alex – keep up your fabulous work!
3 people found this helpful
Mrs M J Regan Dennis –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nominated for CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR!
Absolutely thrilled for Dr Alex George. He really deserves the award for this amazing book. Rooting for you! 🙌
JULIETTE STUART –
5.0 out of 5 stars
An essential read for parents with young children
This book will save lives, allow children and parents to open up together or for young people to explore their feelings with ways to talk about them.Every school needs this book especially primary schools and one at least for each year group. I’ve bought 10 and left them in our community book stop every time I have put one in the stand they get snapped up within hours. Our community can’t get enough I wish I could buy more! 👌✨🙏
7 people found this helpful
jayne carol millen –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing handbook
I bought this book to use along side my work with young people, I found it informative, well written easy to follow and very realistic! I will be recommending it to my young people and also buying a copy for my young nieces to use, well done Alex you should be very proud of your self and this book, I hope to see it in all schools and educational settings x
3 people found this helpful
Lily –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant for children and adults alike
Such a great book! Insightful, funny, VERY helpful and kind. We all need help with our emotional intelligence, this is a great tool for that.I can’t recommend it enough for any child (or adult – I learned some things and techniques too!)
Angie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every child MUST read this!
The book is well written, engaging, honest and factual. The world is changing and social media and all the things children are facing they need to be helped and prepared for the world. It’s so nice to have something to give your child, from a person you can trust, knowing that it can help them. Illustrations are awesome too! My little one can’t put it down. Well done Dr A!
5 people found this helpful
Sue –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read!
Loved the page layouts, as they made the content much easier to read and the many sketches and cartoons helped too! There is nothing worse than a full page of text in size 11 font! Pitched well for the target audience too, with some pragmatic tips and advice.
C I MILLSC I MILLS –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Working in a school and being a parent, I have found this book very insightful
Sandeep –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant book for children and young people
Friendly, clear and concise content for young people. It’s relating their to school experiences, feeling and emotions young people might go through. The book also provide strategies – what can help them to overcome their anxieties and emotions.
RyanB –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely fantastic book
Bought this book for my little sister as she’s struggling lately with all her medical issues and we’ve read the first two chapters and it’s absolutely brilliant. Explains thing so well and in a a language that kids can understand. Would definitely recommend this book. I’m even going to read it myself
2 people found this helpful
natalie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book
This book has been super helpful for my anxious 10yr old. She not only found it informative but humorous and relatable too! Definitely a must read from child-adult! Thank you Dr Alex George!
Miss B. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
For my teenager granddaughter
Useful book to reference.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Honest with practical ideas and help
This has just arrived and it looks fab. I’m hoping all three of my daughters (age 10, 12 and 16) will find something to take from it.
rosemary –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple yet Amazing
For adults and kids alike. Great advice that can be used instantly without being complicated to understand . Amazinglt thought out. It’s an absolute bargain. I would buy at £10.
sue –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good, helpful read
Very easy read and helpful in understanding problems that are not easily identified.
Amy Selina Amy Selina –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Book
This book is brilliant, it really helps me with my Mental Health. Really recommend to families. Good for adults, as well as Children
Rhi –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s a must have purchase
This book is a must have for anyone who wants to make positive changes to their mental health. Definitely recommend for all ages.
Amazon Customer –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t see why my 10 year old need to know about self harming
Informative book however I found it deep for my daughter who’s almost 11. Why does she need to know about self harming . It’s not necessary
One person found this helpful
Jade –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for kids with adhd
My son loves this book and usually hates reading it calms him down and he enjoy reading now
law geek –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Better Day
I bought this to read with the thought of when my niece and nephew are older they may find it useful. It’s well written and uses language that is appropriate to the age range it is aimed at. The illustrations break up the book nicely as well. It’s full of practical advice that I think people of all ages could use. I am definitely holding on for it when my niece and nephew are old enough.
2 people found this helpful
Nicola –
5.0 out of 5 stars
a must buy
a must buy for any anxious child helped my daughter so much x
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent read. A must have in every family
Simply fabulous book by an utterly amazing human Dr Alex George. Great book to help you and your family understand life in a simple way. All households and families need this book!
One person found this helpful
S Evans –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!!
What a fantastic book ! Bought for my nearly ten yr old that has constant worry and anxiety.Now his 7 year old sister has started reading it and has told me it’s very interesting xI also ordered one for my sons friend and another friend has now purchased for her child . EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS BOOK ! Adult or child 👏👏👏👏
5 people found this helpful
Sofia/Asya –
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book changed my life!
I got the book after following DR Alex on Insta, this book changed the way I see life, I have had a fair share of panic attacks in my life and this book has helped me draw some lines … start over when it gets emotional and hard … understand that if today is hard tomorrow will always be a better day … I have bought several cookies for friends and family too …. And I believe everyone should read it at least once … I have already read it more than once Xxx Thank you Dr Alex
8 people found this helpful
Elaine Fairfield –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic tool
Bought for my child. Very useful tool for both adults and children. It’s got activities in it as well as very helpful information
angela –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such a wonderful book
What a fantastic book I can not recommend this enough. I read the first page and we’ll it brought a tear to my eye as it hit me more so how you can see the book through a person going through the same. My son started to read this book and when he got to the third page the first time ever he opened up with his worries where he always keeps them in he suffered with really bad anxiety and separation anxiety. I think this book is wonderful and I think all children in schools should be given one as in the world right as children are suffering with there mental health and in schools there isn’t the support there should be. This can help child understand they aren’t the only ones and they aren’t alone and helps with over coming things and a better way of looking at things. Thank you Alex for this wonderful book ❤️
13 people found this helpful
Leydi GarciaLeydi Garcia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book
I ordered this book for my daughter, because last year she was a victim of bullying at her school, because she has dyslexia, and she did not attend school for a month because she was afraid that they would continue attacking her, thanks to The Book “A Better Day” my daughter regained Confidence in herself, and continues to attend her school, Thank you Dr Alex George, because this book has helped my daughter a lot, because it has motivated her to continue attending her school…….
7 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing book
Absolutely fantastic book, has really helped my daughter and I read it myself too!
laurien –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This book is amazing, an easy read and really helped
gemma reyce –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book. High school teacher and would recommend for pupils and parents!
Bought this to read to see if it would be useful for my students. It definitely is! Covers many relevant topics and gives lots of information without being overwhelming.Would recommend it for both young people and their parent/carers. I would say it is suitable for young people of all ages. Well written! Good work Dr Alex!
One person found this helpful
Jamie Keogh –
5.0 out of 5 stars
10/10 would recommend
My sister benefited a lot from reading this book. Very obviously aimed towards kids rather than adults and very easy to read and understand. Great for helping to develop coping skills and awareness of mental health issues and how to handle them. Would absolutely recommend.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A “must have” for any troubled young minds.
I bought this for my 9 year old boy who’s struggling with life at the moment. He can’t sleep at night as he can’t get out of his own head for hours. We are reading a chapter a night together and it’s helping him open up and talk, and the best thing is he feels like someone understands and gets him. We are excited to keep reading and talking through this sad phase in his life.
7 people found this helpful
ANNE BYRNE –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have in every household.
My daughter and I have been reading a chapter every night. A beautiful book that will help our little ones and older ones navigate this world. Helps open conversations that you wouldn’t necessarily have, full of wonderful advice. A wonderful book, thank you Dr Alex.
2 people found this helpful
Mrs Leann Tindall –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must read!
I work with young children and their families and have my own. This book is great in helping them to understand mental health in an accessible way. It will also help me in my day to day work. A must read and everyone who works with or has their own children should have a copy of this!
2 people found this helpful
mickymoo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
Brought this book for my 10 year old son. It’s a good book. As he was reading he would ask questions. If your child is 10 or about, for the price you can’t go wrong…
L.S –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible book
I bought this for my 12 year old who has had a difficult couple of years, she can’t put it down. It has really helped her with her mental health
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Every child needs this book.
I’ve followed Dr Alex and his work with mental health from the beginning. He has such a good manner in explaining things. This book didn’t disappoint. I have a young friend who has faced many battles and I felt helpless in knowing what to say in some cases. So I decided to buy this in the hope it will help. I’ve read it myself before I give it to her and I think it’s brilliant. I think schools should give every child this book. It’s set out in a methodical way and the illustration add a little humour to tough subjects. Great work Dr Alex!
3 people found this helpful
Caroline Shaw –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Son is enjoying it
Son is enjoying it and even writing a review for it at school too.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
What a great book written in a way that children can really relate. I purchased this as an audio book to listen myself before ordering for my children. After listening myself I bought a few copies for the children in the family
One person found this helpful
Liz –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book for teens
Bought this book for my 13 year old daughter . I haven’t read it myself yet . But whatever she s read thank you she has been so much nicer to me the last few days seems happier . They stop everything and read in class which is a great way to read . She has said she s really enjoying it and also struggles with her confidence and self image due to social media so this book is def helping her mentally . Highly recommend looking forward to reading it myself 🙂
2 people found this helpful
Maria MorganMaria Morgan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Read
Brought for Christmas for our son. Both me & my husband have read parts of this book its brilliant. Our son has not put it down yet. Dr Alex is a brilliant advocate for young peoples mental health.
Jade –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, easy to understand book for children
This book is great for children to read, understand that successful people have had struggles, aswell as help children to understand their own feelings and the importance of looking after their mental well being.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great resource for children
As both a mum a family support worker this book is perfect for all children to help them work through thier emotions. Used for my son and the children I work with