The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself: A Therapeutic Story for Children Who Hurt - selected for The Reading Agency's ""Reading Well"" initiative
Kara Simpson, Alison Redford
Boy built a wall to keep himself safe. Behind it he felt strong and more protected. Then Someone Kind came along. She bounced a ball, sang and painted on the other side of the wall, and Boy began to wonder if life on the other side might be better after all.
Written for children aged 4 to 9, this gentle full-colour picture book uses a simple metaphor to explain how children who have had painful or traumatic experiences can build barriers between themselves and other people. It will help children explore their feelings and encourage communication.
Reviews
Kid and sad
Director Heroica Sudoku 06.03.2025
I liked that the boy eventually didn't care about the wall and he made a friend.
Chief Sandwich Moonbeam 30.08.2024
When he made a new friend.
Fairy Venus Peninsula 30.07.2024
It was interesting story about boy who built a wall around himself and person who help him.
Prince Portobello Chocolate-mousse 24.07.2024
I like the colours
Countess Babs Sausage-Roll 23.07.2024
It said that you are wonderful the way you are.
Doctor Flossy Partridge 14.07.2024
It was Good
Inspector Rip Pennyfarthing 13.07.2024
I loved how kind the girl was
Dragon River Windchime 09.09.2023
It is a sad book at the begging but the end is super nice.
Esquire Binky Elephant 31.08.2023
I would give it 4 as it was not long and needed a longer story. I liked the bit when the girl broke the boy out
Ambassador Poseidon Skateboard 26.08.2023
This is good
Major Burp Bacon-slicer 21.08.2023
I love the way it interacts with the people that are scared to crack out Of their shell
Princess June Tyrannosaurus 16.08.2023
It is a fiction because the boy broke the wall around him with tears and he saw a bridge at the other end. He found a friend who cares about him. They played, painted picture together so he no longer need the wall.
Superintendent Mandrake Flattery 12.08.2023
In the first place, everything was wrong . He started to cry and build the wall. No one care about him . Someone kind asked the boy where did the wall come from. When he was crying and sad , some wall bricks fell and the boy did not need this wall anymore.
Professor Gonzo Armchair 31.07.2023
About emotions My favourite character was boy I would recomed this book to a friend
Doctor Gloriana Humdinger 29.07.2023
It helps me
Anonymous 10.07.2023
I didn't like the black and white pictures
Lord Ice-T Desperado 29.09.2022
Encourages kids to explore and ensure to make friends to have a support and ask for help when needed.
Captain Race-car Piccalilli 06.09.2022
The boy builds a wall to protect himself from scary people who are unkind and then a lady comes to help him. This could be like a family supporter like my Mum
Superintendent Dragon Foxtail 04.09.2022
it was about his feelings and helped me think about my feelings
King Augustus Biscuits 01.09.2022
