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?

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...

This book is a gentle introduction to mindfulness and meditation, using techniques and exercises that help worried and anxious children calm their worries and manage their emotions.

Sophie Shaw is a hypnotherapist, artist and Reiki Master Teacher, specialising in treating anxiety and depression.

"The book is beautifully written to explain how to overcome anxiety, and accessible to all." Hollie Moore, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

"It's a fable about learning to deal with nervousness and worries and how to do that yourself instead of relying on other people to make you feel better. It made me feel serene." Freddie, aged 11

"I loved the book because it made me feel confident and I knew someone was always there for me." Rafferty aged 10

"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

"A relaxing book for bedtime with a twinkle of magic " Olivia, aged 8

"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