Little sheep is afraid of changes new baby brings
Basic emotions: FEAR
| Author | Tatjana Gjurković, Tea Knežević |
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| Illustrator | Jelena Brezovec |
| Original Title | Ovčicu je strah jer će dobiti brata |
| ISBN | 978-953-8008-72-6 |
| Format | softcover |
| Pages | 24 |
| Size | 22x22 cm |
| Age range | Early learning (2 – 6), Beginning readers (5 – 7) |
| Category | Fear |
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| Tag | Basic emotions: FEAR |
WRITTEN BY EXPERTS IN CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
Playful little sheep was mum and dad’s princess who loved blue flowers and playing with friends on their farm. One day, her parents told her that she would soon have a baby brother. At first, little sheep was surprised and confused, but soon she began to feel afraid: “Will mum and dad stop loving me when my brother is born? Whose baby will I be then? Who will look after me and protect me?”
The arrival of a new baby in the family is joyful and one of the most beautiful news for most parents. However, sometimes it happens that an older child does not react to the news of the arrival of a younger sister or brother with happiness, but with a feeling of fear and withdrawal.
Fear is one of the so-called basic emotions. They appear in all cultures and from the earliest age. By the end of the 6th month of life, a child expresses all four basic emotions (anger, fear, happiness, sadness).
The arrival of a baby brings a series of changes in the family dynamics for all family members. This change is announced to the older child during the mother’s pregnancy, often with the expectation of a positive reaction and happiness because they will become an older sister or brother. However, in younger children, this positive reaction is often absent and instead of joy, concern, fear and tension appear. Child doesn’t know what their life will look like in the future, but they feel that a big change is happening, that they’ll have to share parents’ attention with the baby, which can cause a feeling of insecurity. The need behind the emotion of fear is the need to regain a sense of security.
At the end of the picture book, there are also advice for adults that will help you understand your child’s emotional needs so that you can provide them with help and comfort, and sense of security.
Author: Tatjana Gjurković
Tatjana Gjurković has a master’s degree in psychology, she is certified psychotherapist, certified child play therapist (RPT), Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA), Teacher and Supervisor of Transactional Analysis (TSTA). She works individually with children and adults and holds educational programs for specialists in fields of child play therapy and transaction analysis. She is author of a book “Play Therapy with children” and 28 therapeutic picture books. She continuously promotes the importance of mental health in children and adults through Centar Proventus which she co-founded with her colleague Tea Knežević.
Author: Tea Knežević
Tea Knežević has master’s degree in psychology, she is certified psychotherapist, certified child play therapist (RPT) and Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA). She provides play therapy with children, psychotherapy with adults, parent consultations, and conducts numerous training courses for professionals in Centar Proventus which she co-founded with her colleague Tatjana Gjurković. She has written 28 picture books with therapeutic stories for children. In addition, she is the author of several manuals related to psychological resilience, gifted children, and anger management.
Illustrator: Jelena Brezovec
Jelena Brezovec has a master’s degree in social studies. For a long time, drawing was just a hobby, until 2008 when she became a co-founder of the publishing house Evenio and decided to study digital illustration, with the focus on children’s illustration. So far, she has illustrated more than 40 picture books and many other publications. She is the winner of the Grigor Vitez “Bird” Award, a special praise from the children’s jury. She has illustrated the most popular children’s book series in Croatia – Mrljek & Prljek. Her illustrations have been part of many exhibitions throughout Croatia. She lives and works in Varaždin, Croatia.
