Hug Words - Sarah Siggs;Corrina Holyoake

Hug Words is a thoughtfully designed children's wellbeing picture book that supports emotional literacy, resilience, positive self-talk and self-esteem in children aged 7-11.

Grounded in the principles of The Five Ways to Wellbeing, the book provides an accessible and child-friendly approach to exploring emotions, mindset, kindness and emotional resilience. Through reassuring storytelling and reflective language, Hug Words encourages children to develop greater emotional awareness, healthier self-perception and compassionate communication with themselves and others.

Suitable for use within primary schools, nurture provision, wellbeing interventions and therapeutic settings, Hug Words supports conversations around feelings, anxiety, confidence, emotional regulation and mental wellbeing in a non-threatening and engaging format.

The book can be used to complement:• PSHE and wellbeing curricula• Emotional literacy programmes• Mental health and resilience initiatives• Nurture group and pastoral support work• One-to-one therapeutic conversations• Classroom discussion and reflective activities

Ideal for teachers, SENCOs, ELSAs, MHSTs, counsellors, therapists and parents, Hug Words offers both an emotionally supportive reading experience and a practical resource for promoting children's wellbeing and self-belief.

Themes include emotional wellbeing, resilience, empathy, self-worth, growth mindset, kindness, connection and positive self-talk.