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My Small Sensory Cup

Written by Jenna White, a paediatric Occupational Therapist, this book* follows a day in the life of 6-year-old Ava who has sensory processing differences and is extra sensitive to some sensory inputs. In the book, Ava explains her sensory cup in a child-friendly way and shows how different experiences throughout the day impact her sensory cup

Jenna’s goal with this book is to help children better understand sensory processing and through colourful illustrations and engaging storytelling, children will learn valuable lessons about sensory regulation and self-advocacy for access to sensory tools and strategies, to help them better understand and manage their own sensory ‘cups’.

The Picky Eater Cookbook

Picky eaters come in various forms. Some are super sensitive to texture, flavour or taste. Some are sensitive to food presentation. Some will gag when introduced to new foods. Some prefer to drink rather than eat solid food. And some may just want to engage you in a power struggle.

This cookbook* focuses on recipes for the picky eater who is texture-sensitive e.g., they don’t want to get their hands dirty while eating, prefer crunchy foods to slimy, mushy foods and are attracted by the variants of colour in a meal.

The recipes in the book have been developed by the author Jasmine Oliha and acquired from others over the years. They are a great way to infuse your picky eater’s 'crunchy' diet with rich, nutritious ingredients to maintain a healthy life. 

I Am Stronger Than Anxiety

All children worry from time to time and it is a normal part of growing up. But, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, it can greatly affect kids’ behaviour. It may lead to a feeling of stress, exhaustion, isolation and many others. It is very important to be aware of these emotions and to know how to deal with them in a healthy way.

This activity book* by Elizabeth Cole captures children's attention, provides kid-friendly entry points into understanding the essence of the feeling of anxiety, and is a perfect tool for educating them about how to overcome worries, fear and phobias. It provides tips and techniques on what to do when your child or children feel worried, nervous, anxious or scared and delivers important messages aimed at improving children’s self-regulation skills.

Airplane Activity Book for Kids Aged 4-8

Are you planning on going on a plane with your child or children over the summer break? If so, this airplane-themed activity book* is just for them. This is a great book for boys and girls who love activities and want a airplane/holiday-themed activity book to keep themselves entertained and happy for hours. 

The book is also perfect for car or train journeys too. Activities include word searches, different shaped mazes, picture sudoku, maths puzzles and many more. Each activity is designed to bring out your child’s creative side and aims to educate them along the way.

Products

Stretchy Tubes Fidget Toy

With the summer holidays coming up, it is useful to think of toys or fidgets that can be played with in the car, on a train or on a plane. These bendy robots* are great to carry around and don't make much of a noise either.

Each package contains 4 robot toys with extendable pop tube limbs. Children can use them to release stress and anxiety by stretching, retracting and twisting the pop tubes and listening to the sound of the tubes.

Lehoo Castle Kids Bento Lunch Box

Bento lunch boxes* are great for snacks on the go and keep food separate for children and young people with sensory differences who prefer their food that way.

The lunch boxes have 5 compartments which are very well sealed and don't spill at all and come with a sauce jar, spoon and fork.

Coogam Wooden Tangram Jigsaw Puzzle

This wooden tangram jigsaw puzzle* is a great game to work on motor planning, visual perception and fine motor skills. It's ideal for taking on holidays or outings where children have some waiting time to fill. Children can play with this puzzle on their own or with their parents.

deAO Toddler Busy Board

This travel-friendly toddler busy board* is ideal for helping your toddlers improve fine motor skills, strengthen hand-eye coordination, and develop creative thinking through play.

The busy board is primarily made of felt cotton material that is soft, flexible, but at the same time, very durable and each activity is securely attached to the board.

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