Milo's Monster

Jealousy can feel like a monster - and Milo's Monster gives children a heartfelt way to understand and overcome these tricky emotions. As Milo faces feelings of exclusion with the arrival of a new neighbour, the story brings the green-eyed monster to life in a way children can relate to and learn from. Part of Tom Percival's Big Bright Feelings series, this uplifting tale supports young readers in managing jealousy and nurturing positive friendships.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes emotional literacy and self-awareness in young children.
• Supports discussions on healthy friendship and social skills.
• Encourages identification and management of jealousy and negative feelings.
• Builds empathy and perspective-taking abilities.

Classroom Ideas:

• Facilitate group discussions on feelings and coping strategies.
• Use as a prompt for creative writing or drawing about emotions.
• Role-play scenarios to practise conflict resolution.
• Incorporate mindfulness and relaxation exercises post-reading.

Information:

• Author: Tom Percival
• Format: Paperback, 237 x 300 mm