Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Dr. Alison Greenwood is a psychologist who worked for many years within the NHS. Frustrated by the scarcity of mental health provision and on realising how effective nature-led therapies could be to address a variety of mental health conditions, she set up the charity Dose of Nature, to offer ecotheraputic treatments and wellbeing workshops for all ages. It swiftly became a go-to resource for GPs and psychiatrists referring patients from within the NHS, and offers a range of courses and workshops for adults and young people. A Little Dose of Nature is her first childrens book.Anneli Bray is an illustrator, artist and maker based in the North West of England. From an early age you could find her painting stories about animals and other magical creatures, making books about ponies and reading voraciously. Since then she has graduated with a First in Illustration, been a bookseller and travelled to the other side of the world (and back again). Anneli has continued to illustrate stories and characters influenced by her love of wonder, belonging and adventure, including The Last Garden (Hachette, 2020) and True Stories of Animal Heroes: Onyx (Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2021).
<i>"A gentle, informative and interactive guide to all the benefits that being outdoors can have for our mental health"</i>
Armadillo Magazine
<i>‘A joyful read that explores how nature can make people happier and more energised.’</i>
BookTrust - Book of the Day
<i>“A well thought out and beautiful book that marries the benefits of nature on your mental health. Good eco credentials too using recycled paper and carbon-footprint reduction methods.”</i>
City Kids Magazine
<i>“This publisher is on an impressive planet friendly mission with the paper and printing methods. In regard to the content, I thought this is a refreshing way to engage children at a young age by approaching their environmental future with positivity and reducing eco-anxiety.”</i>
Jo Pratt, Food Writer
<i>“We are big fans of books in our homes and these really look so interesting. It’s hard to try and communicate the importance of the environment to our kids and these are a simple but beautiful way of putting that message out there gently.”</i>
Neev Spencer, DJ and broadcaster
<p><i>“A super activity book from planet-friendly publisher Ivy Kids Eco fusing nature, psychology and fun in the great outdoors.”</i></p>
Children's Books Ireland
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Dr. Alison Greenwood is a psychologist who worked for many years within the NHS. Frustrated by the scarcity of mental health provision and on realising how effective nature-led therapies could be to address a variety of mental health conditions, she set up the charity Dose of Nature, to offer ecotheraputic treatments and wellbeing workshops for all ages. It swiftly became a go-to resource for GPs and psychiatrists referring patients from within the NHS, and offers a range of courses and workshops for adults and young people. A Little Dose of Nature is her first childrens book.Anneli Bray is an illustrator, artist and maker based in the North West of England. From an early age you could find her painting stories about animals and other magical creatures, making books about ponies and reading voraciously. Since then she has graduated with a First in Illustration, been a bookseller and travelled to the other side of the world (and back again). Anneli has continued to illustrate stories and characters influenced by her love of wonder, belonging and adventure, including The Last Garden (Hachette, 2020) and True Stories of Animal Heroes: Onyx (Frances Lincoln Childrens Books, 2021).