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 11 ] Confident Little Mushroom

How can my child be full of confidence?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Self-confidence is an internal assurance of oneself and one’s own capability. Confident children learn with motivation and persevere in their goals… Your children’s self-confidence can be developed by encouraging them to recognise and appreciate their own strengths.

Story

Little Mushroom helped Mummy make cakes at home… He asked Daddy to taste it. “Your cake is really delicious!” replied Daddy.“Are you confident you can make Grandma and Grandpa another one?”… “I’m confident that I can do it!”…

Little Mushroom was selected by Teacher to join a story-telling competition...“I work very hard practising, and I’m confident that I can do it!” …

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Guide your children to describe the illustrations and share their strengths.
• Help your children collect pictures and the like to share their own dreams.

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[ Book 12 ] Little Mushroom Knows how to Face Jealousy

How can my child have no bad feelings when others are praised?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Jealousy is the unhappy feeling when a person perceives that other people are more superior... Jealous children find their siblings gain more attention from others, while jealous workers note that other colleagues are more recognized and praised... Your children can be coached to be equipped with a positive attitude which helps them realize their own strengths….

Story

“Little Sister is such a good girl! ...Grandma has bought you some lovely toys!” …Little Mushroom wanted their attention, too. He kept pulling and yelling at Grandpa…
Little Mushroom picked up his teddy bear and hit it hard while yelling... “You’re not lovely anymore…”

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Guide your children to role-play Little Mushroom and describe the illustrations.
• Encourage your children to recall and share with you their jealous feelings.

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[ Book 13 ] Empathetic Little Mushroom

How can my child feel the same as others?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Empathy is the ability to put oneself in others’ shoes and to understand others’ situations and feelings. Empathetic children usually have better interpersonal relationships...Your children’s empathy can be fostered by guiding them to be the caring listeners and to express understanding of others’ feelings in everyday life.

Story
This morning, Teacher only mimed instead of speaking…Students found it interesting…However, Little Mushroom noticed that there seemed to be something wrong with Teacher… He suddenly remembered the time he had a sore throat and couldn’t say a word…

During the Art lesson, Little Mushroom drew a Chinese pear for the teacher and comforted her…

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Guide your children to express empathy with caring words and appropriate body language.
• Role-play with them and ask them how to express empathy and console others.

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[ Book 14 ] Little Mushroom Knows how to Face Anxiety

How can my child always stay calm and feel no fear and worries?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Anxiety is worry, fear, and sense of uncertainty… In a competitive society, anxiety lies in academic results, career and interpersonal relationships. Anxious children may suffer from headaches and poor health, perform badly at school… Your children can be coached to manage anxiety through practising positive thinking…

Story

Monkey found Little Mushroom sitting quietly in a corner. He looked very upset.

“Grandma was sick yesterday. I’m very worried about Grandma!” Little Mushroom almost cried.

“I don’t feel like eating…” frowned Little Mushroom…
“Why don’t you ask your mum to video call your Grandma?” suggested Monkey.

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Help your children understand their body reactions caused by anxiety.
• Ask your children to match pictures to learn how they can soothe their anxiety.

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[ Book 15 ] Optimistic Little Mushroom

How can my child always see the brighter side?

Emotional Intelligence Tips

Optimistic people are more cheerful and positive towards things and people. They are more successful in careers and have better health and immunity against depression and anxiety.

Your children can be encouraged to be more optimistic by taking an active part in group activities and making more friends…

Story

It was raining at night.

“If we play outdoors after raining, we won’t feel so hot.”…

“We can build castles with wooden blocks at home even though we can’t build a sandy one…

Little Mushroom’s scoop of ice cream fell onto the ground.

“Think in another way. Only one scoop has fallen, you still have a nice scoop left!”

Tips for Parents and Activities

• Practise with your children how to solve daily problems optimistically.
• Help your children appreciate themselves and become optimistic and confident.

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