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The House That Wouldn’t Fall Down

A Short Tale of Trust for Traumatised Children
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The House That Wouldn’t Fall Down is a beautifully illustrated therapeutic picture book telling the story of Ava the Elephant, who lives in a house she loves but doesn’t always feel safe in. When her house falls down, Ava embarks on a journey to find a new home that feels stable and secure. The narrative supports traumatised children by encouraging identification with Ava’s experiences, exploring emotions and fostering discussion about trust and safety.

Accompanying the story is a Guide to Re-building Trust with Traumatised Children, offering practical advice for adults supporting children through trauma, whether at school or home.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for adults supporting traumatised children, including educators, counsellors, and parents seeking to help children understand and rebuild trust in a safe environment.

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A beautifully illustrated, therapeutic story book for children and young people with experience of the care system and/or of being let down. The story helps promote discussion and thought and links to further activities included in the companion resource: Re-building Trust with Traumatised Children.

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This beautifully illustrated, therapeutic picture book tells the story of Ava the Elephant. Ava lives in a house where she doesn’t always feel happy and safe, but it is a house that Ava loves. One day Ava’s house falls down. Ava is a very determined elephant and sets out in search of a new home. She tries many different houses on her journey, but none seem quite right; none seem stable or safe enough to her.

This storybook has been written to support key adults in helping traumatised children to find a way to trust again. The story encourages children to identify with some of Ava’s experience and to explore the feelings she experiences. The book helps promote discussion and reflection and aims to reassure children that it is possible to find a ‘house that won’t fall down’.

The resource Guide to Re-building Trust with Traumatised Children has been written to accompany the picture book, providing information, guidance and ideas for anyone supporting a traumatised child, in school or at home.

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The House That Wouldn’t Fall Down is highly recommended for professionals working with children facing trauma. Gemma Finley, a children's counsellor, praises it as a core text offering hope and inspiration. Corrin Watson, Assistant Head Teacher and SENCO, highlights its value in supporting mental health in educational settings, noting its ease of use and beautiful illustrations. The book and its resources empower teachers and assistants to confidently support children’s emotional wellbeing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138360488

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 14 Halftones, color; 14 Illustrations, color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 344g

Pages: 15

About the Author

Hollie Rankin is a counsellor who has worked with and supported children, young people and their families within schools in the North East over the last ten years. Her recent books on trauma and bereavement were prompted by a noticeable gap in resources to help to guide adults when supporting children in emotionally challenging circumstances.

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