Perry Panda

Helen Bashford

ISBN 10: 1785924125 / ISBN 13: 9781785924125

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB, 2017

About this Item

"Perry, you're not naughty and you've not upset your mum. It's not your fault - it's never your fault - that your mummy feels this glum."Perry is worried about his mum. He speaks with his grandma, who explains how his mum is feeling and offers reassurance. She makes it clear that Perry is not to blame and talks about some of the things that might help his mum feel better.Perry Panda is a story designed to help young children understand a parent or carer's depression. With simple rhymes and bright illustrations, it explains behaviours that may seem unusual to the child and reassures them that it is not their fault.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Perry Panda
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785924125
• ISBN 13: 9781785924125
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Skinner, Russell Scott
• Condition: New
• Weight: 242 grams

About this title

Synopsis

"Perry, you're not naughty
and you've not upset your mum.
It's not your fault
- it's never your fault -
that your mummy feels this glum."

Perry is worried about his mum. He speaks with his grandma, who explains how his mum is feeling and offers reassurance. She makes it clear that Perry is not to blame and talks about some of the things that might help his mum feel better.

Perry Panda is a story designed to help young children understand a parent or carer's depression. With simple rhymes and bright illustrations, it explains behaviours that may seem unusual to the child and reassures them that it is not their fault.

About the Author

Helen Bashford has experience working in the mental health field, most recently as Carers Lead for a Mental Health Trust, providing support for families. She lives in Kent, UK. Russell Scott Skinner is an artist based in Kent, UK.