This is a resource for all those who find themselves in the position of having to handle topical and often sensitive issues such as bereavement, bullying and spiritual awareness. The material can be used either in a one-to-one situation or with a group, both in the classroom and in the context of the church and the family. Although the genre of each story is fiction, the stories are based mainly on real-life experiences and thus provide an accessible entry point into difficult subjects. Each story contains thinking time within the text, strategically placed to take account of the attention span of the child and to invite interactive discussion. Ways to apply the Bible and suggestions for prayer provide the adult with the opportunity to extend the discussion as appropriate.

Author Biography

Heather Butler has taught at primary level for over 25 years, with a particular emphasis on special needs, and has been involved with the teaching and nurturing of children within the local church for over 21 years. She now teaches part time, leads story writing workshops in primary schools and is involved with several charities working with traumatised children across the world. She is author of a number of books for children, including Stories to Make You Think, Stories to Make You Think and Further Stories to Make You Think, all published by BRF under the Barnabas imprint.