That's Not the Plan
Learn to handle challenges and emotions
About
the book
Key points
For the child
Help your child learn resilience strategies, adapt to change, and work through big feelings with this camping adventure.
The story follows the main character, Perry, who is helped by his best friend and family to overcome the challenges of uncertainty, frustration, anxiety and fear.
For the grown-ups
Make your tricky job of parenting a whole lot easier with expert advice at the back of the book to help you raise a resilient child.
Availability
and specifications
Availability
- Across Australia and New Zealand.
- Standard and express delivery options.
- Ebooks avaliable worldwide.
Hardcover (includes free eBook)
- A super sturdy hardcover with thick, child-friendly pages.
Softcover
- A tough, matt laminated softcover with thick, child-friendly pages.
eBook
- A digital download in ePub format, compatible with Mac, PC, smartphones and tablets.
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Watch Suzy Cato read ‘That’s Not the Plan’
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