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"I've read a lot of books like this, but I can honestly say this is one of the best ones I've read yet. It's a gentle story about a sister and brother, Emma and Bob, who holiday with their gran. During the holiday, they make friends, help a baby deer and learn much from their wise gran, who gives them precious lessons and advice on what life throws at us. In this book, Ágnes Horváth tackles sensitive and painful issues such as grief and anxiety, with sensitivity and uses methods which can easily be incorporated into the reader's lives. These methods are what councillors advise, and what books specialise in, yet in Emma and Bob, it's conveyed within a beautiful story that gives examples of how to put these methods into practice. This is a book which will help anyone of any age, not just children. I loved this book. Its message and advice are priceless and can be returned to whenever life throws us another hurdle to climb."

"This is a book, that I wish I could have read when I was a child. Emma and Bob's Gran imparts great wisdom and knowledge to the children. The story about their holiday shares the importance of 'self awareness', 'the power of positive thoughts', 'listening to your heart' and 'being present'. These are things that we all need throughout our lives, they will have a big impact and improve our quality of life. So having this perception early on would be most beneficial. Although the book is written aimed at children 9+, I feel anyone, any age would benefit from reading it. The author has used clear examples to illustrate the important aspects, making it easy to understand. In addition, the illustrations will keep the children's attention and be able to relate to the characters. Emma and Bob's adventurous journey with Gran is a great way to help children learn and recognise about self love, kindness, hope, trusting your intuition and living in the present. I would absolutely recommend this enjoyable book for all children and anyone else who needs a reminder of how they can find more contentment or to live a joyful and full life."

"‘Emma and Bob’ by Agnes Horvath is a delightful childrens book with a serious message behind.
Thanks to their curiosity, Emma and Bob’s ordinary holiday becomes extraordinary. In addition to enjoying time at the beach, in the forest and at home, Gran explains to them ‘the endless cycle of life’ and the importance of ‘self-kindness’, ‘positive thinking’, ‘listening to your heart’ and ‘being present’. You can learn these too, just open your mind and heart.
It is a lovely story that deals with emotions in a way that children can understand. It looks at mindfulness for children.
The characters are well described and aid the understanding of the story and the message behind it.
This book is well written and is one you will be able to share with your children that they will enjoy."

"I love a book that encourages conversations with my kids, giving them a book and talking through the points is always my favourite bit. Following Emma and Bob as they holiday with their Gran leads to many life lessons that get explained in a child friendly way, Autumn enjoyed the part on inner peace as this is something we have talked about previously as she had yoga for a few PE lessons during lockdown and it was fun talking about doing nothing and taking in all our surroundings. I really liked the water park section as teaching kids that crying is a normal reaction to things and you are allowed to be upset and accepting that is a big thing. Overall this book is great for opening conversations on feelings, emotions and understand our own selves as well as those around us."

"This is a lovely story aimed at children to help them understand life and themselves.
The story is told through Emma and Bob’s time away from home, staying with their Gran.
Gran teaches them many things like how to like themselves and to be kind, and that yes, boys are allowed to cry!
The book has lovely pauses for children to stop and think for a while, as well as breathe deeply and take in their surroundings.
There are great illustrations throughout to help guide children along by watching Emma, Bob and Gran.
At the back of the book there is a section for making notes. There are titles on each page to help children come up with wonderful things about themselves.
This is a great self help book for children, so many nowadays struggle in this world and I think this book would help many."

The book has just received The Golden Wizard Book Prize! Thank you! :)