Children can suffer from depression as well as adults. This book will show them how to overcome the depression with the help of their parents and possible therapists, and with colorful, beautiful illustrations.
Raven wings it to Australia because he has been told by a good friend that a Quokka is highly depressed and won't even smile. Quokka's are known for their smiles!! He has to search for the Quokka who is hiding out.
Raven talks to the Quokka and introduces him to play therapy. It does help and now the Quokka is back to being his friendly smiling self. Raven tells him that if he ever feels the need to talk, he, Raven will always be there for him.
This book will be able to be understood by children and parents alike. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of!! There is a section in the back for resources if the parent needs more!
Lucky G is a big bird on a big mission: To help kids cope with their mental and physical challenges.
Raves for the Raven Who is a Therapist
This book grabs you from the outset and takes you on a hopeful journey: A colorful, spunky raven (with a Ph.D.) travels to Australia to meet a quokka who has lost his true smile, finds it hard to move and isn't hanging out with friends anymore. Dr. G knows that depression is the culprit, and extends a listening ear and helping hand, all the while reassuring the quokka that lots of adults and kids feel depression, too!
The illustrations are colorful and whimsical, and the fact that Amy takes us on a journey to Australia provides the novelty that keeps the book captivating and moving right along. I truly enjoyed reading this and I believe children with depression, and their parents, will find acknowledgment, guidance and hope in this little book. Enjoyable, informative and capable of capturing a child's imagination. ~ Eliana Gil, Ph.D., Founder, Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery & Education, Fairfax, VA
In her latest Lucky G book installment, Wilinski-Lyman makes the concept of play therapy accessible to children and parents. Speaking from experience, and from the heart, she presents therapy as a helpful tool for kids and fights stigma against depression. Her characters are easy to relate to for children and families alike. The vivid and expressive illustrations by Leela Green make this book a visual treat for all ages. ~ Marta Manning, former president NAMI Midland, MI chapter (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
I liked the whole story. Blue was my favorite character--I would be friends with him. I liked how Blue was sad at the start and then was happy by the end. ~ Astor, 7 years old
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Amy Wilinski-Lyman (Author), Leela Green (Illustrator)
Lucky G is a big bird on a big mission:
To help kids cope with their mental and physical challenges.
About the Author
AMY WILINSKI-LYMAN lives in Michigan with her three awesome children: Zach, Drew, and Kendall; and her big fluffy orange cat, Marshall. Amy was hospitalized with depression for two months in early 2016. During that time, Amy’s family desperately tried to find resources to help her young daughter and two sons cope with their mom’s deep sadness. They quickly learned there was nothing really out there. Amy decided she would change that. She set out to create a character and a story children would enjoy and understand. Through her books and online presence she wants to show parents and children living with mental illness that there is hope.
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19 comments :
Spending time in nature makes me smile.
You tube, silly cats and dogs.
Taking walks in the woods.
My cats!
When I am sad and down my dog makes me smile and laugh.. she sits on my lap.. looks me in the face and that is it for me....
When I'm down I focus my attention on my beautiful but ornery kitty
My grandchildren make me smile.
Our pets always make me smile.
my youngest two kids are so funny and can always make me smile with their antics
my friends can always make me smile when I am feeling down. Thank you for sharing this book!
my kids smile.
My dogs always make me smile
My husband does.
When I am feeling down visiting with my neighbors cheers me up.
Reading manga, fanfiction and other fan created content and listening to music will lift my mood most of the time.
My children make me smile.
Seeing my grandchildren, or hearing them on the phone, helps make me smile.
When I'm depressed or someone around me is, I always try to lift their spirits by making them laugh and letting them know that nothing is temporary and after rain comes sunshine. Nothing last forever.
My dogs never fail to lift my spirits! They are so loving and always know when I need cheering up.
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