All Aboard the Feelings Express and The Confidence Code: A Little Book About Courage”- Kids books on confidence and feelings by Ashley Ellis-Smith
One of my friends and colleagues, Ashley Ellis-Smith, is a social worker, as well as a writer and illustrator. She’s also neurodivergent, and specialises in working with neurodivergent children.
She has just written and illustrated two kids books while on maternity leave – superwoman! The books are about exploring feelings and developing confidence, suitable for kids aged 4-8.
They’re called “All Aboard the Feelings Express” and “The Confidence Code: A Little Book About Courage”
All Aboard the Feelings Express
“Leo receives a magical golden ticket for a journey on the Feelings Express, a special train that explores different emotions. Guided by Ollie the Owl, the wise and friendly conductor, Leo visits several stations, each representing a different feeling.”
Buy All Aboard the Feelings Express
The Confidence Code: A Little Book About Courage
“Maya is a quiet girl with a big love for computers and coding. In the comfort of her bedroom, surrounded by her favourite gadgets, she feels safe. But when her teacher announces a school presentation, Maya’s world turns upside down. The idea of speaking in front of her classmates fills her with anxiety, making her wish she could disappear.”
Right now they’re available in paperback from Amazon – links above.
I haven’t been paid for this post, just helping out a mate whose work I believe in and think will benefit others.
Find Ashley on LinkedIn, BlueThimb, Threads and BitLy.
Images: two book covers side by side.
Left: “All Aboard The Feelings Express!”
• The cover features a cheerful young boy with brown hair, rosy cheeks, and a bright smile, standing at a train station. He is wearing an orange sweater with a white collar and waving enthusiastically while holding a golden ticket in one hand. Behind him, a blue train is parked at the platform, and a large clock with a purple face is visible, indicating the time. The title is displayed in a playful mix of orange and white fonts, with “All Aboard” in orange and “The Feelings Express!” in a white cursive font. The author’s name, “By Ashley Ellis-Smith,” is in a blue oval at the bottom of the cover.
Right: “The Confidence Code”
• The cover features a confident young girl with dark skin, big expressive eyes, and black hair styled in two puffy buns. She stands with her hands on her hips, wearing a black and white sports outfit and sneakers, exuding strength and determination. The background is a futuristic, neon-lit cityscape with glowing purple and blue lights, digital circuit patterns, and buildings with illuminated windows. The title, “The Confidence Code,” is displayed in large, bold, pink digital-style text, arranged in three blocks. The author’s name, “By Ashley Ellis-Smith,” appears in pink at the bottom of the cover.
Each book cover is also repeated below the book title and above the book blurb – image descriptions of the covers as above.
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