In 1987, Magination Press® was created out of a desire to publish innovative books that would help children deal with the many challenges and problems they face as they grow up.
Written for ages 4 through 18, these books deal with topics ranging from the everyday — starting school, shyness, normal fears, and a new baby in the house — to more serious problems, such as divorce, attention deficit disorder, depression, serious injury or illness, autism, trauma, death, and much more.
Most of our books are written by mental health professionals or those who work closely with them and with children. Our books help children understand their feelings, provide information about the topic or situation, and offer extensive practical coping strategies. A comprehensive Note to Parents is usually included to help guide parents, therapists, social workers, and teachers in using the book.
Sadie, a young girl who daydreams of clouds and ponies and bubbles and ice cream, just can't seem to pay attention to what she is supposed to be doing! Sadie has trouble keeping track of all the things heaped on a kid her age. So her mom comes up with a clever plan to bolster her confidence and keep her spirits up.
Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous and had bad dreams. Then he met someone who helped him talk about the terrible thing, and made him feel better.
This book helps kids with social phobias and anxiety using an approach based on cognitive behavioural principles. Through a variety of examples, activities and step-by-step instructions, children aged 6-12 will learn how to speak up, participate, and expand their comfort zones.
An interactive self-help book that guides 6- to 12-year-old children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat negative thinking. This ""What to Do"" guidebook aims to empower children to work toward change.
If you have trouble accepting mistakes, if you try to be right all the time, or if you worry about being less than the best, this book is for you! What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake guides children and their parents through the emotions underlying a fear of making mistakes using strategies and techniques based on cognitive-behavioural ......
Charlie feels like he has a whirling, twirling motor running inside him all the time and sometimes he just can't settle. When his mom wants to talk to him, he figures he's in trouble - but she has a surprise for him instead! Includes a note with more information on ADHD, behaviour management, and helping children focus on the positives.
If you're a kid who thinks "it's not fair", this book is for you. What to Do When It's Not Fair guides children and their parents through the difficult emotions of envy and jealousy using strategies and techniques based on cognitive-behavioural principles.