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Vanessa King's Top Book Recommendations

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Niceness ninjas and happiness heroes, unite! This book is jam packed with awesome activities for spreading joy and kindness throughout the land, with an extra helping of magic and mischief. Are you sneaky enough to pull off a reverse robbery, by sliding a treat into someones bag or pocket? Have you got the guts to undertake a serious smile collection mission, and smile at every stranger you see all day long? Or perhaps you could brighten up a friends day with a Happy Un-birthday card... after all, the Queen of England gets two birthdays, so why shouldn't anyone else?

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Vanessa KingCaring about other people is an important ingredient in happiness. This book is great for children who want to explore more ideas – it is fun, colourful and creative. (Source)

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Pippi Longstocking

Tommy and his sister Annika have a new neighbor, and her name is Pippi Longstocking. She has crazy red pigtails, no parents to tell her what to do, a horse that lives on her porch, and a flair for the outrageous that seems to lead to one adventure after another!
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Vanessa KingPippi is simply joyful. She is curious and courageous, creative and kind. (Source)

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War Horse (War Horse, #1)

A powerful tale of war, redemption and a hero's journey.

In 1914, Joey, a beautiful bay-red foal with a distinctive cross on his nose, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges toward the enemy, witnessing the horror of the battles in France. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him and he is able to find warmth and hope. But his heart aches for Albert, the farmer's son he left behind. Will he ever see his true master again?
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Vanessa KingA beautiful and emotional story of love, resilience and meaning. (Source)

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Unlock your child’s potential by helping them build their strengths.



As a strengths-based scientist for more than 20 years, Dr Lea Waters has witnessed first-hand how focusing on our children’s strengths, rather than correcting their weaknesses, can help build resilience and optimism, and offer protection from depression and anxiety.



In this game-changing book, she argues that by throwing the ‘strength switch’ parents can encourage creativity, develop their children’s self-esteem and energy, and enhance achievement — and she offers...
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Vanessa KingThis books shares ideas on how to embed positive psychology into parenting. She is fundamentally interested in how we bring the best out in our children. (Source)

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Evidence has shown that happy people (those who experience more positive emotions) perform better in school, enjoy healthier relationships, are generally more successful and even live longer! It is an ever-growing concern, therefore, that children's levels of happiness and wellbeing are decreasing, while their levels of stress, anxiety and depression are increasing. As a result, many schools and teachers are looking for accessible ways to address these mental health problems in young people.

In this practical and thoughtful book, experienced teacher and advisor on children's...
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Vanessa KingThis book makes it easy for teachers to understand why this positive psychology matters and what they can do in a practical sense in their classrooms. (Source)

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