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Sarah Siggs

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Former SEND Teacher. Jumped land to live on a ship. Author of MUD BOY - an anti-bullying resource for young children - published by JKP. Writer of HUG WORDS - helping children to worry less and wonder more.

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Feb 20

I have written a book for parents and primary schools to help children understand what bullying is and the importance of being kind. Illustrations are by Amy Crosby and there’s a contribution from Dr Pooky Knightsmith. #MudBoy is published by JKP uk.jkp.com/products/mud...

Mud Boy

The sound of Sam's life was like the best piece of music you have ever heard. Everyone liked Sam, and Sam liked himself. But then one day the mud words begin and they get inside his head - and Sam can...

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · 17h

The deep impact bullying has on a child doesn’t end when the bullying stops, it clings onto parts of them for the rest of their life. Many adults talk with pain - or can’t talk at all - about the bullying that happened to them in the past. Bullying is for life, not just for schooldays. #antibullying

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · 2d

💔 for you

Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · 5d

Spent a lovely #BookshopDay at my local bookshop in Littlehampton. Will be back there again next month sporting a pair of odd socks for #antibullyingweek

Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · 5d

Are you thinking of purchasing a copy of Mud Boy to use during #antibullyingweek? May I ask that you support a small, independent bookshop in Littlehampton? If you already have a copy of Mud Boy, there are plenty of other great books. arcadebookshop.com

Arcade Bookshop

Arcade Bookshop. An Independent Bookshop with community at its heart. Enjoy a browse through our virtual shelves. If you can't find what you're looking for, it's most likely because we haven't yet add...

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Sep 7

And if you were to ask about a pencil… I have a Yard-O-Led which is as old as I am!

Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Sep 7

When our son left for uni, many years ago, he gave us each a fountain pen, along with writing paper, envelopes - no stamps though! This will always be my favourite fountain pen, every day. It’s a faithful Parker.

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Sep 7

Same! I’ve just told my husband he’s going to have to alert me to the alert. Which, I guess, is how a good marriage works anyway.

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Sep 7

I’m a trier. I’ll give myself that.

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Ka81 @ka81.bsky.social · Sep 5

#Neurodivergent #Autistic #ADHD #inclusion #Dyslexia crowd are you in work ?

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Sep 3

He really looks like his uncle! Happy Yr 4 to him.

Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Sep 2

You’ve got your work cut out there. Sending 📚love

Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 31

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 29

An ancient piece of wisdom: Kind words are like honey - they cheer you up and make you feel strong.

Proverbs 16:24

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Les @leshall.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you @ssiggs.bsky.social for this wonderful book - this is going to be brilliant to use in school and the notes are so helpful in exploring the book.

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank YOU! Always so grateful when teachers share the story of Mud Boy with their class/school.

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 23

Happily avoided by me. There is a Mud Boy page - but it’s overseen by the illustrator, Amy Crosby

Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 23

Pleasure! When our son left for Uni, a few years later, I asked everyone what their favourite song was. I made him a Spotify playlist to go away with.

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Jun 24

MUD BOY addresses the issue of bullying in a sensitive way that captures the emotions of young children who are being bullied. It's also empowering as it offers the child solutions.

Helen Cowie, Professor at the University of Surrey and a leading expert on bullying.

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Jun 23

Hug Words

Have you played #WinAGrin yet?

#5WaysToWellbeing #connect #learn #active #notice #give

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Hug Words by Sarah Siggs

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 22

Got a child about to leave for Uni? Ask friends and family to email you their favourite foolproof recipe - invariably they’ll add a memory and best wishes too. Print it off and folder it together. Makes a really special gift - and keeps you busy! #emptynest #leavinghome

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 21

The book is yours! Let me know where to send it to x

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s wild isn’t it!

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 20

Me: offers free book. Internet: nah, you’re alright. 😂

Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 19

#EduSky… Looking for a book to use across your whole primary school for #AntiBullyingWeek 2025? I’m giving away a copy of Mud Boy to the first primary educator who comments below with the name of the illustrator and the contributor of the helpful notes for adults at the back of the book.
#giveaway

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Sarah Siggs @ssiggs.bsky.social · Aug 20

A sunny side up kind of morning