Anne Westcott and C. C. Alicia Hu. Introduced by Pat Ogden., illustrated by Ching-Pang Kuo

From JKP's Hidden Strengths Therapeutic Children's series, this is a comforting, animated story for children aged 4-10 who have been separated from a parent. Starring a loveable piglet named Sprinkle, it includes notes, discussion points and a role-play game that adults can use when exploring the story's themes with children after reading.

Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Therapists. Sprinkle the Pig's Adventure on the River of Tears. Notes to Therapists, Teachers, and Parents. Play time - Ideas for Therapists, Teachers, and Parents. Discussion Ideas.

Sprinkle the Pig misses his mom. At school, when his classmate Bomji the Rabbit shouts at him, everything gets too much for Sprinkle. He cries and cries, and before he knows it he is floating in a river of tears! How will he ever be ok if he can't see his mom anymore? Hopeful and with endearing cartoon-style illustrations, this story is designed to help children aged 4-10 who are struggling with the loss of or separation from a parent. After portraying the feelings of anxiety, sadness and loneliness commonly experienced by children in Sprinkle's position, it communicates that happy memories and friendship will make everything feel okay again. Written by mental health experts Anne Westcott and Alicia Hu, the book also includes helpful resources for adults to use with children after reading, including a role-play game and discussion points for exploring the story's themes.