Clare Helen Welsh
@clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
Former teacher, children's author, writing tutor and founder of #BooksThatHelp
It's the book birthday for The Space Between, illustrated by Fiona Lumbers. It comes at the perfect time, as I celebrate coming through the space between with something I've been struggling with.
"Sometimes the space between is longer than at others, but you'll always come through it eventually."🌷💛
"Sometimes the space between is longer than at others, but you'll always come through it eventually."🌷💛
February 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It's the book birthday for The Space Between, illustrated by Fiona Lumbers. It comes at the perfect time, as I celebrate coming through the space between with something I've been struggling with.
"Sometimes the space between is longer than at others, but you'll always come through it eventually."🌷💛
"Sometimes the space between is longer than at others, but you'll always come through it eventually."🌷💛
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
Do you have any suggestions for #picturebooks or #earlyreaders that can help children understand & process differing emotions?
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky #childrensbooks
@clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social @katethompson.bsky.social
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky #childrensbooks
@clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social @katethompson.bsky.social
#PictureBooks can help children deal with feelings, problems & situations in which they may need support. I've chosen 10 books that can help children understand that all emotions are valid, positive or negative 😀😢
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#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit
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#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit
Children’s Mental Health Week – Know Yourself, Grow Yourself · Story Snug
Picture books to support the theme of this year's children's mental health week - Know Yourself, Grow Yourself.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Do you have any suggestions for #picturebooks or #earlyreaders that can help children understand & process differing emotions?
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky #childrensbooks
@clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social @katethompson.bsky.social
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #BooksThatHelp #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky #childrensbooks
@clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social @katethompson.bsky.social
Eeek! Author copies are here! 'The Space Between' publishes on Thursday 6th Feb, this #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
🖊️ Clare Helen Welsh
🎨 Fiona Lumbers
📕 Andersen Press
www.andersenpress.co.uk/books/the-sp...
🖊️ Clare Helen Welsh
🎨 Fiona Lumbers
📕 Andersen Press
www.andersenpress.co.uk/books/the-sp...
February 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Eeek! Author copies are here! 'The Space Between' publishes on Thursday 6th Feb, this #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
🖊️ Clare Helen Welsh
🎨 Fiona Lumbers
📕 Andersen Press
www.andersenpress.co.uk/books/the-sp...
🖊️ Clare Helen Welsh
🎨 Fiona Lumbers
📕 Andersen Press
www.andersenpress.co.uk/books/the-sp...
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
#Teachers Educators! #Librarians Grown ups! Here's a free pack of engaging activities to support your children's emotional health, just in time for Children's Mental Health Week 3rd-7th Feb. #KidLitUK #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
clarehelenwelsh.com/resources-an...
clarehelenwelsh.com/resources-an...
February 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
#Teachers Educators! #Librarians Grown ups! Here's a free pack of engaging activities to support your children's emotional health, just in time for Children's Mental Health Week 3rd-7th Feb. #KidLitUK #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
clarehelenwelsh.com/resources-an...
clarehelenwelsh.com/resources-an...
February 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM
I had an incredible time visiting Goosewell Primary Academy, talking about stories and wellbeing with students linked to my picture book with Asa Gilland, 'Everything Changes.' (Little Tiger Press) #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidLitUK
February 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I had an incredible time visiting Goosewell Primary Academy, talking about stories and wellbeing with students linked to my picture book with Asa Gilland, 'Everything Changes.' (Little Tiger Press) #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidLitUK
#Teachers Educators! #Librarians Grown ups! Here's a free pack of engaging activities to support your children's emotional health, just in time for Children's Mental Health Week 3rd-7th Feb. #KidLitUK #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
clarehelenwelsh.com/resources-an...
clarehelenwelsh.com/resources-an...
February 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
#Teachers Educators! #Librarians Grown ups! Here's a free pack of engaging activities to support your children's emotional health, just in time for Children's Mental Health Week 3rd-7th Feb. #KidLitUK #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
clarehelenwelsh.com/resources-an...
clarehelenwelsh.com/resources-an...
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Fiona Lumbers combining painterly washes with fine-lined drawing, from The Space Between, a picturebook by Clare Helen Welsh. A girl is helped through missing her old home. Out from Andersen Press on 6 Feb 2025. @andersenpress.bsky.social @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
February 1, 2025 at 7:54 AM
#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Fiona Lumbers combining painterly washes with fine-lined drawing, from The Space Between, a picturebook by Clare Helen Welsh. A girl is helped through missing her old home. Out from Andersen Press on 6 Feb 2025. @andersenpress.bsky.social @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
This time next week! 🥰🥳🤩
I have news! My next picture book publishes soon! It's called The Space Between. The incredible artwork is all by super-talented, Fiona Lumbers, & it will be published by the lovely folks at Andersen Press in time for Children's Mental Health Week (3-9th Feb) #KidlitUK
youtube.com/shorts/B0kX1...
youtube.com/shorts/B0kX1...
January 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This time next week! 🥰🥳🤩
🌟 New Book Review Alert! 📚
Exciting news for young readers who want to do what they can to make the world a better place - Sheryl Webster and Robert Garcia are new on the Books That Help site, with 'Kindness Rocks!'
KINDNESS ROCKS (Sheryl Webster, Robert Garcia)
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/kindness
Exciting news for young readers who want to do what they can to make the world a better place - Sheryl Webster and Robert Garcia are new on the Books That Help site, with 'Kindness Rocks!'
KINDNESS ROCKS (Sheryl Webster, Robert Garcia)
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/kindness
Kindness — BOOKS THAT HELP
www.booksthathelp.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🌟 New Book Review Alert! 📚
Exciting news for young readers who want to do what they can to make the world a better place - Sheryl Webster and Robert Garcia are new on the Books That Help site, with 'Kindness Rocks!'
KINDNESS ROCKS (Sheryl Webster, Robert Garcia)
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/kindness
Exciting news for young readers who want to do what they can to make the world a better place - Sheryl Webster and Robert Garcia are new on the Books That Help site, with 'Kindness Rocks!'
KINDNESS ROCKS (Sheryl Webster, Robert Garcia)
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/kindness
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
#picturebooks I like 📚👍🏽 - Moon Bear by @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social and #CarolinaT.Godina (published by #FrancesLincolnChildrensBooks & #QuartoKids #QuartoBooksUS
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January 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
#picturebooks I like 📚👍🏽 - Moon Bear by @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social and #CarolinaT.Godina (published by #FrancesLincolnChildrensBooks & #QuartoKids #QuartoBooksUS
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'No Longer Alone' by Joseph Coelho & Robyn Wilson-Owen is a touching picture book that gently explores the complex emotions of loss and the healing power of sharing one's feelings. This book comes reviewed by Esther at @mrsbrownsbookbox ! #BooksThatHelp
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/grief-and-loss
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/grief-and-loss
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
'No Longer Alone' by Joseph Coelho & Robyn Wilson-Owen is a touching picture book that gently explores the complex emotions of loss and the healing power of sharing one's feelings. This book comes reviewed by Esther at @mrsbrownsbookbox ! #BooksThatHelp
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/grief-and-loss
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/grief-and-loss
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
💫#ukkidlit #picturebooks The Space Between, is a beautiful book about #moving houses and learning to appreciate the spaces between what’s passed and what’s to come. Time is a gift and to enjoy every stage written @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social illustrated by Fiona Lumbers @andersenpress.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
💫#ukkidlit #picturebooks The Space Between, is a beautiful book about #moving houses and learning to appreciate the spaces between what’s passed and what’s to come. Time is a gift and to enjoy every stage written @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social illustrated by Fiona Lumbers @andersenpress.bsky.social
'Mama Car,' by Lucy Catchople and Karen George is a new review on Books That Help!
This delightful picture book celebrates the special bond between a child, her mother and the mother's wheelchair affectionately known as the 'Mama Car.' #BooksThatHelp
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/bodies
This delightful picture book celebrates the special bond between a child, her mother and the mother's wheelchair affectionately known as the 'Mama Car.' #BooksThatHelp
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/bodies
January 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
'Mama Car,' by Lucy Catchople and Karen George is a new review on Books That Help!
This delightful picture book celebrates the special bond between a child, her mother and the mother's wheelchair affectionately known as the 'Mama Car.' #BooksThatHelp
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/bodies
This delightful picture book celebrates the special bond between a child, her mother and the mother's wheelchair affectionately known as the 'Mama Car.' #BooksThatHelp
www.booksthathelp.co.uk/bodies
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
Today I welcome @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social into The Reading Realm to talk about Moon Bear, which is illustrated by Carolina T. Godina and published by Frances Lincoln.
It’s an enchanting exploration of fear, contrasts, and unexpected friendship.
#BookSky
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/01/14/m...
It’s an enchanting exploration of fear, contrasts, and unexpected friendship.
#BookSky
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/01/14/m...
MOON BEAR: An interview with Clare Helen Welsh - The Reading Realm
A Story of Overcoming Fear and Finding Friendship Today we welcome Clare Helen Welsh into The Reading Realm to talk about Moon Bear, which is illustrated by Carolina T. Godina and published by Frances...
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January 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today I welcome @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social into The Reading Realm to talk about Moon Bear, which is illustrated by Carolina T. Godina and published by Frances Lincoln.
It’s an enchanting exploration of fear, contrasts, and unexpected friendship.
#BookSky
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/01/14/m...
It’s an enchanting exploration of fear, contrasts, and unexpected friendship.
#BookSky
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/01/14/m...
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
⭐️NEWS!⭐️🤗 In early 2025, I will be launching a new #literarypodcast called You, Me, & the Writing Journey—a podcast that will meet at the intersection of all things literary + mental health #writingcommunity Let's get the news out! Find more info below: danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-ren...
November 12, 2024 at 6:47 PM
⭐️NEWS!⭐️🤗 In early 2025, I will be launching a new #literarypodcast called You, Me, & the Writing Journey—a podcast that will meet at the intersection of all things literary + mental health #writingcommunity Let's get the news out! Find more info below: danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-ren...
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
"By focusing on authentic characters, engaging stories and subtle storytelling techniques, it is possible to create books that resonate with readers without feeling moralistic." @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
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Storystorm 2025 Day 4: Clare Helen Welsh Writes a Story, Not a Lesson
by Clare Helen Welsh A picture book is an exciting opportunity to explore powerful themes, engaging plots and interesting characters with readers, and all in a delicate balance between words and pi…
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January 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
"By focusing on authentic characters, engaging stories and subtle storytelling techniques, it is possible to create books that resonate with readers without feeling moralistic." @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social
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Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
Level-up your writing skills as bestselling & award-winning #kidlit author @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social guides you through a 6-week online advanced picture book course - 2 hour weekly & interactive sessions with agent Q&A + feedback, starting 13th January. Book now ↪️ bit.ly/3D7Xrs2
January 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Level-up your writing skills as bestselling & award-winning #kidlit author @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social guides you through a 6-week online advanced picture book course - 2 hour weekly & interactive sessions with agent Q&A + feedback, starting 13th January. Book now ↪️ bit.ly/3D7Xrs2
I have news! My next picture book publishes soon! It's called The Space Between. The incredible artwork is all by super-talented, Fiona Lumbers, & it will be published by the lovely folks at Andersen Press in time for Children's Mental Health Week (3-9th Feb) #KidlitUK
youtube.com/shorts/B0kX1...
youtube.com/shorts/B0kX1...
January 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I have news! My next picture book publishes soon! It's called The Space Between. The incredible artwork is all by super-talented, Fiona Lumbers, & it will be published by the lovely folks at Andersen Press in time for Children's Mental Health Week (3-9th Feb) #KidlitUK
youtube.com/shorts/B0kX1...
youtube.com/shorts/B0kX1...
Are you a picture book writer looking for guidance, fresh eyes or some constructive feedback on your manuscript?
I’d love to help!
Feel free to visit www.clarehelenwelsh.com or drop me an email. I’d be honored to be a part of your creative process!
Clare ✍️ 💛
I’d love to help!
Feel free to visit www.clarehelenwelsh.com or drop me an email. I’d be honored to be a part of your creative process!
Clare ✍️ 💛
January 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Are you a picture book writer looking for guidance, fresh eyes or some constructive feedback on your manuscript?
I’d love to help!
Feel free to visit www.clarehelenwelsh.com or drop me an email. I’d be honored to be a part of your creative process!
Clare ✍️ 💛
I’d love to help!
Feel free to visit www.clarehelenwelsh.com or drop me an email. I’d be honored to be a part of your creative process!
Clare ✍️ 💛
For those of you who like (very difficult!) guessing games, here are some clues to my upcoming books in emojis!
Coming to a bookshelf near you in 2025...
1. 👧 🏠 🌱
2. 🧒 🦍 🚪
3. 🧒 👧 🏀
And maybe one other...
4. 🐐 🎭 🏫 !
Coming to a bookshelf near you in 2025...
1. 👧 🏠 🌱
2. 🧒 🦍 🚪
3. 🧒 👧 🏀
And maybe one other...
4. 🐐 🎭 🏫 !
January 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
For those of you who like (very difficult!) guessing games, here are some clues to my upcoming books in emojis!
Coming to a bookshelf near you in 2025...
1. 👧 🏠 🌱
2. 🧒 🦍 🚪
3. 🧒 👧 🏀
And maybe one other...
4. 🐐 🎭 🏫 !
Coming to a bookshelf near you in 2025...
1. 👧 🏠 🌱
2. 🧒 🦍 🚪
3. 🧒 👧 🏀
And maybe one other...
4. 🐐 🎭 🏫 !
As 2025 begins, I just want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout 2024.
Wishing you all a joyful and creative
2025!
Gorgeous illustration from 'Moon Bear,' illustrated by #CarolinaGodina published by #FrancesLincoln #Quarto
Wishing you all a joyful and creative
2025!
Gorgeous illustration from 'Moon Bear,' illustrated by #CarolinaGodina published by #FrancesLincoln #Quarto
January 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
As 2025 begins, I just want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout 2024.
Wishing you all a joyful and creative
2025!
Gorgeous illustration from 'Moon Bear,' illustrated by #CarolinaGodina published by #FrancesLincoln #Quarto
Wishing you all a joyful and creative
2025!
Gorgeous illustration from 'Moon Bear,' illustrated by #CarolinaGodina published by #FrancesLincoln #Quarto
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
Our #WriterInResidence @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social knows what a difference shared reading can make.
Our #StoryExplorers programme aims to embed sharing stories at home to strengthen bonding and attachment for foster, kinship and adoptive families:
www.booktrust.org.uk/story-explor...
Our #StoryExplorers programme aims to embed sharing stories at home to strengthen bonding and attachment for foster, kinship and adoptive families:
www.booktrust.org.uk/story-explor...
December 11, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Our #WriterInResidence @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social knows what a difference shared reading can make.
Our #StoryExplorers programme aims to embed sharing stories at home to strengthen bonding and attachment for foster, kinship and adoptive families:
www.booktrust.org.uk/story-explor...
Our #StoryExplorers programme aims to embed sharing stories at home to strengthen bonding and attachment for foster, kinship and adoptive families:
www.booktrust.org.uk/story-explor...
Reposted by Clare Helen Welsh
Children are in a constant state of change, physically and psychologically, as they mature. It must be absolutely exhausting! Some children face even greater challenges in a society that may be less than welcoming. www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
December 27, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Children are in a constant state of change, physically and psychologically, as they mature. It must be absolutely exhausting! Some children face even greater challenges in a society that may be less than welcoming. www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
📚 Reminder for Aspiring Writers! ✍️
The #BooksThatHelp FREE mentorship program with Little Tiger Press is closing applications very soon, so don’t wait! Head to booksthathelp.co.uk/writers to apply now.
#WritingCommunity #BooksThatHelp
#KidLitUK
The #BooksThatHelp FREE mentorship program with Little Tiger Press is closing applications very soon, so don’t wait! Head to booksthathelp.co.uk/writers to apply now.
#WritingCommunity #BooksThatHelp
#KidLitUK
December 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM
📚 Reminder for Aspiring Writers! ✍️
The #BooksThatHelp FREE mentorship program with Little Tiger Press is closing applications very soon, so don’t wait! Head to booksthathelp.co.uk/writers to apply now.
#WritingCommunity #BooksThatHelp
#KidLitUK
The #BooksThatHelp FREE mentorship program with Little Tiger Press is closing applications very soon, so don’t wait! Head to booksthathelp.co.uk/writers to apply now.
#WritingCommunity #BooksThatHelp
#KidLitUK