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To catch up on my books and other projects please take a look around!

Books can take us on adventures to faraway places and can also help us to talk about big issues that worry us. My books focus on mental health for children, opening up discussions about sensitive subjects such as anxiety, bullying, bereavement and serious illness. These social - emotional support books help children to feel less alone when they are facing difficult times.

​As well as writing, I also work in primary schools as a wellbeing tutor, using books to explain big emotions. 
 
Please get in contact to ask any questions or just to say hello.

News

"Whispa and the Waves" is published by Tiny Tree Books in July 24. Please contact me for school visits focusing on anxiety and mindfulness.
BOOK LAUNCH! Cover to Cover in Mumbles, August 3rd at 10.30am - everyone is welcome!

​"Grandma's Magical Memory Box" will be published by Hewlett-Beighton Publishing House in September 24.

"If I Could Give You The Moon", Hewlett-Beighton Publishing House, October 2023. Illustrated by Gareth Jones. A previous book was published by Ventorros Press entitled "I Give You the Moon". The book celebrates the special bond between siblings and was inspired by Leyla and her ​big brother Baran, who sadly passed away from a brain tumour in 2021.
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"Golden Flowers for Little Dragon," illustrated by Gareth Jones, notes by Lynette Thacker, The Book Guild, October 2021. The book helps to support children who are preparing for or coping with the death of a sibling. 

"Blodau Aur i Dreigyn," The Book Guild, Welsh edition, publication October 2021. 

​The new website, "Little Dragon stories," was funded by a National Lottery Arts Council England grant and explores how stories gently help children to work through difficult emotions. www.littledragonstories.com

"A School for Everyone: Stories and Lesson Plans to Teach Inclusivity and Social Issues," Jessica Kingsley Publishers, with Professor Helen Cowie and Dr Harriet Tenenbaum, September 2021.

"Nyrs Ted: Canllaw ar Ganser i Blant (Welsh edition of Nurse Ted: A Children's Guide to Cancer) is available from Amazon and www.nurseted.com.

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Reviews

Mindfulness can be a hard concept for young children to comprehend, using a picture book such as Whispa and the Waves is a great resource. The teaching resources linked to the book link closely to the techniques already taught in schools which again really helped. We now have the book in our mindfulness area accompanied by a basket of shells and starfish, children as young as 4 years old are independently using Whispa's techniques when they need to calm down." Catrin Parton, Reception Teacher, Swansea

"I can't sing like Whispa the mermaid but I can breathe like her to help me be calm," Reception pupil, Swansea

"Through tear filled eyes. This is the most significant and important children's book that I've ever read. I'll treasure these words for a long time. What a beautiful gift to be able to give a child. Every child should have access to this book. What a truly gorgeous read." Jemma Buntin. 

"Knowing the context and inspiration for this book, it is both heart-breaking, soul-taking but ultimately a force of positivity. Ffion Jones specialises in writing books to help children work through difficult life issues, including the challenging subject of child bereavement. But should challenging issues, especially where children are concerned, be hidden away in a dark and unspoken place? Never! Stories must be told and inspirational lives must be held up high, for all to see." Dale Neal.

"This is a beautifully written book that deals with sensitive issues and emotions in a supportive and gentle way that will help families and children cope with the loss of a loved one. The illustrations are stunning and can be used to generate conversations within families and help children to explore their feelings and emotions. We are very fortunate to have this book in our school to help pupils who are dealing with illness or loss within their family. We are using it during Thrive and Elsa sessions and will read a little at a time, allowing the child time to talk about what is happening and how they feel. It has supported children in our school to talk about their own experiences and help them to understand that it's ok to feel a range of emotions. I honestly cannot recommend this book enough and feel that every school should have it to support those children who may are dealing with illness and grief within the family." Jenny Caddy.

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