Bøker av Jo Rooks

Layla is a ladybug with a lucky charm for every occasion. When she enters a baking competition, she tries to use all of her lucky charms to help her win first place. Her friend, Beatrice baked a delicious cake without any lucky charms! A lovely tale of a ladybug who finds out that she doesn't need luck when she uses her skills and know-how!

Doug has trouble lifting heavy balls of dung. He just doesn't feel as strong as the other dung beetles. When Doug feels down that he isn't tough enough, a passing butterfly helps him see things in a different light and he realizes that strength comes in many forms.

When Sophie starts school, there's a wobbly feeling in her tummy and she can't help popping back into her shell. She is left with one big question Why am I so shy? When Sophie meets Stanley, she realizes that she's not the only one who feels shy. Can she gain the confidence to help a new friend?

A sweet story which shines a light on inner confidence, self acceptance, and courage. Lucy learns that doing a good deed will always make you shine bright!

Hector loves his home so much that he doesn't often go out, and soon, it starts to affect his friendships. Can Hector find the courage to break out of his comfort zone? Included is a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Professionals by Julia Martin Burch, PhD, that discusses helping children overcome their worries and break out of their comfort zone.

Ruby describes emotions to her Robot, who doesn't know what they are or how they feel. She teaches him what each feels like ("love feels like a box of butterflies!") and when she feels them ("I sometimes feel that way when I'm told no more TV!"). This book is an introduction to social-emotional learning and affective education for kids.