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Jake Finds His Smile

by Paula Lavery and Dawn Stanley; Illustrated by Emma Walsh

18 pages; Saddle stitched; catalogue #07-2719; ISBN 1-4251-6004-2; US$9.67, C$9.67, EUR6.60, £4.99

This is the special story of Jake who has lost his smile. Where has it gone? Who will help him to find his smile again?

About the Book

'Jake Finds His Smile' is a story providing a happy, positive message within a negative situation. Jake's Mum, for whatever reason, is emotionally cold towards her son. This leaves Jake feeling sad and struggling to find his lost smile in his grey, colourless house. Jake's cheerful, laughing, colourful visitors show him ways to regain his smile by remembering times when he felt happy. Jake does remember being happy and therefore does find his smile, but he is also reminded that he may still feel sad at times.

The story shows that a 'Smile' can be found. While this may not change the 'bigger picture' for Jake, it helps him by reinforcing positives experienced outside his difficult situation.

This book could be read by parents and children alike. It could also be used in a therapeutic setting to facilitate the expression of emotions both past and present. The book may aid the recounting of experiences by a child, a parent or an adult who identifies with Jake*s childhood.

'Jake Finds His Smile' is a fantastic book for anyone who wants to smile!

About the Author

Paula Lavery worked for many years as a Social Worker with children, young people and their families. Much of her therapeutic work was with children in situations similar to that of Jake.

Paula lives in Northern Ireland and 'Jake Finds His Smile' is her first book.

Dawn Stanley is a Psychiatric Nurse living in Scotland. She has worked for many years with people experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties. 'Jake Finds His Smile' is Dawn's first book.