Little Big Chats Book Series

Little BIG Chats Book Series is an essential collection crafted to help parents, caregivers, and educators navigate important and sometimes challenging topics with early learners. Written by Jayneen Sanders and illustrated by Cherie Zamazing, these picture books use engaging stories and interactive questions to create a safe space for children aged 2 to 6 to explore empathy, diversity, resilience, and personal safety. Each book contains thoughtful discussion prompts on the inside back cover, making it easier to initiate empowering and age-appropriate conversations. This comprehensive series supports the social and emotional growth of young children while encouraging curiosity and respect for themselves and others.

Educational Benefits:

• Facilitates early development of social and emotional skills through relatable stories.
• Encourages open communication about complex and sensitive issues.
• Promotes critical thinking and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
• Supports resilience, mindfulness, and personal safety awareness.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use the books as a springboard for group discussions on empathy, equality, and safety.
• Create interactive activities such as role-playing, art projects, and storytelling.
• Incorporate mindfulness and calming exercises from the Mindfulness book.
• Develop social-emotional learning stations that explore each book's themes.

Information:

• Ages: Suitable for children aged 2 to 6 years.
• Format: Hardcover
• Dimensions: Each book measures 22 cm x 22 cm.
• Series includes 12 titles:
  • EDEM0165 Empathy: Explores kindness and understanding others.
  • EDEM0172 I Always Try: Focuses on building resilience and a growth mindset.
  • EDEM0189 Feelings: Helps children identify and understand emotions.
  • EDEM0196 Everyone is Equal: Introduces gender equality and diversity.
  • EDEM0202 Around the World: Celebrates racial equality and cultural diversity.
  • EDEM0219 Mindfulness: Teaches calming skills and the importance of mindfulness.
  • EDEM0226 Families: Highlights diversity within family structures.
  • EDEM0233 Consent: Introduces body boundaries and consent appropriately.
  • EDEM0240 My Safety Network: Encourages identifying trusted adults for safety.
  • EDEM0264 My Early Warning Signs: Explores recognising and responding to warning signs.
  • EDEM0257 Private Parts are Private: Educates about private parts and safety from inappropriate touch.
  • EDEM0217 Secrets and Surprises: Differentiates between secrets and surprises.