The Sprouting Years

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Every child has a storytelling superpower. This book helps them to find it.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Created in partnership with schools teachers and nearly 100 pupils </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a heart-led storybook designed to help children aged 9 to 12 understand and navigate one of the most important times of change and growth in their lives.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>We follow the journey of Jamie navigating his first year at secondary school. From saying goodbye to old friends to navigating new ones from dealing with a loss to finding his voice in front of a class </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>The Sprouting Years</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> follows one boy's journey through the moments that shape us all.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through unforgettable stories Jamie discovers 9 emotional and social powers; Kindness Help Communication Emotion Confidence Energy Perspective Curiosity and Courage each one helping him grow. But it's only when they come together that he unlocks his ultimate superpower: </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Storytelling</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>. </span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Written with heart humour and complete relatability this book offers:</span></p><p></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Real-life school moments that feel familiar inclusive and safe</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Gentle support for emotional literacy empathy and growing up</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A final empowering message: </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Your voice matters. Your story matters.</em></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for reading at home in class or as part of transition and wellbeing support </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>The Sprouting Years: Finding Your Storytelling Superpower</em></strong><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)></em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is more than a story. It's a reminder that who you are becoming is just as important as where you're going.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Children aged 9 to 12</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Supporting and developing wellbeing confidence and communication</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Class reads and PSHE discussions</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Parents teachers and schools seeking deeper emotional connections with children</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Because when children find the superpower of storytelling it can change their lives forever.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Stories · Change · Lives</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>www.jamie-mackenzie.com</strong></p>