What Should I Do? — Helping Children Recognise Feelings & Make Safe Choices
A gentle, empowering story that helps children understand feelings, make safe choices, and speak up with confidence. Every child deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported — but sometimes, tricky situations leave them unsure of what to do. That's where "What Should I Do?" steps in.
Includes FREE Lesson Plan or Parent Guide!
Give Children the Words, Confidence, and Courage to Speak Up
This beautifully illustrated book teaches children essential safety and decision-making skills through relatable scenarios and gentle, empowering language. Children will learn to:
Understand the difference between accidents and purposeful harm
Speak up when something doesn't feel right
Express feelings safely to trusted adults
Build confidence in making safe choices
Start meaningful emotional conversations
Inside the Book
Simple, relatable scenarios that children encounter in everyday life
Gentle, empowering language that builds confidence without creating fear
Conversation prompts to encourage meaningful discussions
Parent-friendly tips for reinforcing lessons at home
Beautiful illustrations that engage young readers
Perfect For
Parents wanting to teach personal safety and decision-making
Primary school teachers (ages 4-12)
School counsellors and wellbeing coordinators
Child therapists and psychologists
Childcare centres and preschools
Where It Works
Home reading and bedtime stories
Classroom or group sessions
Therapy and counselling sessions
Social emotional learning programs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What age is this book suitable for? A: Recommended for children aged 4–12, but adaptable for younger or older children with guidance.
Q: Can it be used in schools or therapy? A: Absolutely — it's designed for both classroom and individual learning settings.
Q: Does it come with guidance for parents? A: Yes, a FREE Parent Support Guide is included with every copy to help you reinforce the lessons.
Age Range: 4-12 years Format: Softcover Bonus: FREE Lesson Plan or Parent Guide included
Illustrations show situations kids commonly encounter, helping them identify feelings and when something doesn't feel right. Familiar contexts make it easier for children to transfer lessons from the page to real life.
Conversation Prompts and Parent Tips
Clear prompts and practical parent tips guide adults to start supportive, non-threatening conversations that build trust and decision-making skills. These tools are ideal for teachers, parents, and counsellors seeking structured ways to reinforce safety lessons.
Classroom, Therapy, And Home Use
Flexible lesson-plan options and a parent support guide make this book adaptable for classrooms, counselling sessions, and home reading. Use it in social-emotional learning programs to create consistent, evidence-informed conversations about safety.
Help Children Feel Safe Today
Bring structure and confidence to conversations about feelings and safety with this expert-informed softcover book. Choose the variant with the FREE lesson plan or parent guide to start using it immediately in classrooms, therapy, or at home.
