Author Description

Anna Auden has produced this diary for children who would like to write down some of their feelings. This diary is a large size (8.5" x 11"), and this offer ample space, making it ideal for self - exploration, and spending time writing in. The lines are perfect for children to use. This book has been set at a very low price for the size of the book (nearly 200 pages), and this is to allow wide access to it. It represents quality and also offers the possibility of writing in it when people feel like using it, and it need not be a regular diary. It is for special positive events and emotions. Each page asks a few questions, yet these questions could be answered briefly, and a child's own thoughts can be written in more detail.Younger children could run through this diary with their parent or caregiver, yet older children could of course write this diary themselves. The aim of this book is to encourage a 'feel good factor', where children feel empowered and emotionally liberated by being able to feel positive about what they have taken part in during the day, including anything that is special to them. This diary could also be used for children/young adults with special needs. The darker line under the 'emotions' section is there so that one word answers may be initially written, which can be expanded on if the child feels like saying more. Single words can be prompts from which conversation flows too, so this may be useful in order to talk further about emotions.The diary is not intended to be written in every day, but when you, your child, or the child you care for/teach feels like recording their emotions, and therefore they should feel at ease when using this diary as it should be a happy time. On a day to day level, there may be many memorable events, and yet time can pass so quickly without actually recording emotional reactions, so this may be a nice way of having a childhood record.All children like to feel that they are special (as adults do too, of course!),