The series of Family Editions of Little Mushroom story books is launched in an attempt to foster emotional intelligence among children, helping them become more competent in identifying, expressing and managing their own emotions for better well-being. On the other hand, children are guided to recognize, communicate and handle others’ emotions for better interpersonal relationships.

Through the presentation of the lovely cartoon character Little Mushroom, lively stories, diversified follow-up parent-child activities such as picture colouring, sharing, speaking practice, sticker fun, role plays and rhymes, children are guided to be equipped with higher emotional competence in a lively way.

In all story booklets, ‘Emotional Intelligence Tips’ provide parents with the knowledge of different positive and negative emotions. ‘Parent Tips’ after every activity give hints to parents for nurturing children’s different emotional competence so as to lead them to live a happier and brighter life!

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[ Book 1 ] Happy Little Mushroom

How can my child be always happy?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Happiness is a positive emotion which energizes people to love learning, work and life, helping them to be healthier… Your children can be encouraged to have a positive way of thinking so that they can lead a blissful life.

Story

It was Little Sister’s birthday today. Daddy and Mummy bought her a small gift…

“It’s a rainbow snail! I’m so happy I’ve got my own pet!” exclaimed Little Sister…

They took care of the rainbow snail together. Little Mushroom felt his life was full of love.

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Encourage your children to share their happy experiences by words and by body language.
• Ask them to find some photos of their happy moments to share with friends.

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[ Book 2 ] Little Mushroom Knows how to Face Shyness

How can my child overcome shyness?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Shy children care a lot about how others see them and dread being laughed at, criticized or rejected…Your children can be encouraged to make more new friends, greet others and express themselves with appropriate body language…

Story

Little Mushroom and Mummy bumped into the security guard when they returned home. Little Mushroom felt so shy that his heart beat very fast…

It had been a very long time since Little Mushroom last met Uncle and Cousin. Little Mushroom felt shy again. He could not but hide behind Mummy…Little Mushroom blushed and hesitated to play with Cousin.

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Teach your children to take deep breaths when they are shy.
• Guide your children to make new friends with appropriate body language.

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[ Book 3 ] Helpful Little Mushroom

How can my child be caring and helpful to others?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Helpful children are more empathetic and they understand others’ needs and feelings better…Your children can be encouraged to achieve better interpersonal relationships and a positive outlook of life by being helpful…

Story

Little Mushroom always helped Mummy with household chores. He was Mummy’s little helper…

“Who can help me pass these colour pencils around?” Teacher said. “Me, Teacher!” says Little Mushroom loudly…

One day, Little Mushroom saw an old lady fall onto the ground on her way home. A sweet potato rolled out from her basket…

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Praise your children for helping others, and ask them to share their feelings.
• Ask your children to draw a picture to show how they help others.

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[ Book 4 ] Little Mushroom Knows how to Face Anger

How can my child always keep calm and control his/her temper?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Angry children have faster heart beats, higher blood pressure and poor appetite. Furious children may even do something irrational and irreversible. Your children can be coached to be forgiving and accommodating…

Story

Little Mushroom’s face grew red. Little Sister not only smashed his cake, but also snatched his new toy train which was Uncle’s present for him…

Little Mushroom grew angrier, like a big volcano which was about to erupt. Little Mushroom could not but yell at Little Sister, “This is too much! I hate you!”…

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Encourage your children to talk to the people they trust during their angry moments.
• Teach your children how to calm down by taking deep breaths, singing, drawing or doing physical exercise.

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[ Book 5 ] Friendly Little Mushroom

How can my child be friendly and popular?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Friendly children love and care about their friends, understand their needs and give them help and support…

Your children can be encouraged to show their love and care, which will eventually bring them a happy life…

Story

Little Mushroom saw Loky sitting sadly on the ground. A broken tricycle was by his side…

”I see why you’re sad,” said Little Mushroom, comforting Loky by patting him on his shoulder, “Come ride my tricycle. Let’s take turns, okay?”…

Soon, Loky had to go back home. He drew out two sweets from his pocket and handed one to Little Mushroom…

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Encourage your children to talk about their experiences of being friendly to others.
• Role play to observe others’ needs in the daily life, and apply their communication skills.

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