The Hare and the Moon
a Healing Tale of Wonder and Wellbeing
written and illustrated by therapist and artist Sophie Shaw
What people are saying:
"Beautifully written to explain how to overcome anxiety, and accessible to all.” - Hollie Moore, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO)
"I loved the book because it made me feel confident." - Rafferty, aged 10
"A relaxing book for bedtime with a twinkle of magic!" - Olivia, aged 8
"She usually is fidgeting around like anything when I'm reading but this time she relaxed and was much calmer." - Karen, mum to Katie, aged 10
“It made me feel serene.” - Freddie, aged 11
“When I started reading, [he] was his usual fidgety self, but by the end, he was very still and calm. An enriching experience all round.” - Saskia, mum to Laurie, aged 6
The Hare and the Moon
A calming, magical bedtime story for children, written and illustrated by therapist and artist, Sophie Shaw.
The sweet, scared Hare will teach your anxious child simple meditation techniques to help them overcome their anxiety.
Did you ever wonder what happened after the Tortoise beat the Hare in a race?
Young Hare loves running – there's nothing like it! But when he’s beaten by the slow Tortoise, he feels embarrassed and can’t stop worrying. What can he do?
He turns to Mother Hare for help and she gives him the strangest advice – she tells him to go and meet the Moon . . .
Written and illustrated by therapist and artist Sophie Shaw, The Hare and the Moon is a magical fable about learning to overcome your fears.
This book is a gentle introduction to mindfulness and meditation techniques that can help anxious children calm their nerves and manage their emotions.