Reviews

"The workshop can help primary age children increase their self-esteem - It is in line with the much of the PSHE curriculum and considers self-worth and goals"

"A unique idea – at last something that also encourages the shy child... Would also be ideal in a school environment"

"When I looked back at the sheets, we did I saw the REAL ME! And I felt very proud of myself"

"I discovered things about myself I didn’t know"

“It taught me who I am”

“I really enjoyed learning more about myself and who I am”

“I didn’t think very much of myself but now I realise there is a lot of good stuff about me – My favourite part was asking my friends why I am a good friend"

"I liked the bit when you had to illustrate what you wanted to be when your older"

"It showed that I am good at something"

"It (the workshop) explains how to do it"

"It cheers you up- lots - I liked the singing"

"How she explained everything was very clear"

“I liked making the ID and sunglasses and the bit about my body”

"It's great fun to do"

"A Unique idea – at last something that also encourages the shy child"

"Very interactive – engages children – helps them think longer-term goals"

"Great idea about getting kids thinking about what they do well"

"Raising self-belief will help to build self-worth"

"Gets children to become aware of and value qualities they didn’t know they had"

"Should be a regular session - perhaps every 6 months to reinforce the message"

"Would also be ideal in a school environment"

"Would be nice to have a session for older children"

"The Real Me workshop can help primary age children increase their self-esteem - It is in line with the much of the PSHE curriculum and considers self-worth and goals"

"Kids might think they need magic or something but this story is how you can do it without magic – have confidence"

"Kids will know just because people don’t encourage them or they are shy they can still be amazing!!"

"It makes people feel more confident and brave in what they want to do"

“It makes children love their own special value and work hard to become who they want to be”

“It doesn’t matter if people say you can't – you just need faith in yourself – work hard and never give up”

"We need more books like this. Books that encourage children to believe in themselves and cultivate internal self-worth that isn't dependent on them looking, speaking, thinking or acting in the same way as everyone else."

“It promotes self-worth, encouraging children to look for what they are good at - even as an adult I need reminding of my self-worth”

"My daughter loved this book - it has helped her with her self-esteem – my children respond more when presented to them like this (in a story book) – fantastic book!"

“Empowers children to recognise their own strengths – encourages self-esteem to be raised – useful to explore feelings!”

“It is really friendly and thought-provoking enabling children to relate to characters of similar age and experience – recommended to share with their brothers and sisters”

“Great for self-esteem and raising confidence in children and for sharing feelings children may not feel confident in sharing”

“It has helped my daughter realise that she needs to believe in herself and her own values…”

"The book isn’t just for girls its for boys too"

"Makes you brave and strong"

"It makes kids feel they have their own world and can solve their own problems"

"This book makes you feel good about yourself"

"This book is about believing n your dreams"

"Helps you have courage and have a go at things"

"Kids will know just because people don’t encourage them or they are shy they can still be amazing"

"Helps kids find their strength and special qualities and this could help poor people"

"So you never give up and believe in yourself"

"Reading the book tells children what to do to feel good about themselves"

"I wouldn’t be so shy"

"It makes children love their own special value and work hard to become who they want to be"