{"product_id":"9781032465760-mia-belongs-here-a-story-about-family","title":"Mia Belongs Here: A Story About Family, Home and a Sense of Belonging","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis illustrated story book introduces five characters who show how they know they belong through their different senses, be it hearing dogs charging down the hallway or smelling a sister’s incense candles. By focusing on their senses during the fun, interactive moments, this book promotes a greater sense of belonging in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the most effective use, this book should be purchased alongside \u003ci\u003eSchool is Where We All Belong\u003c\/i\u003e and the accompanying activity book, \u003ci\u003eConceptual PlayWorlds for Belonging. \u003c\/i\u003eThe books can be purchased individually or together as a set, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Conceptual PlayWorlds for Belonging: Stories and Activities to Build a Sense of Belonging.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMia Belongs Here\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully illustrated story book introducing five characters: Mia, Ying, Zainab, Dom and Willow. Each character shows how they know they belong through their different senses, be it hearing dogs charging down the hallway, smelling a sister’s incense candles or tasting fresh tomatoes from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its engaging illustrations and narrative, children are encouraged to mindfully think of the sounds, smells, tastes, sights and sensations that make them feel like they belong, sharing the message that belonging is largely experiential and special to each person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelonging is a fundamental building block in the wellbeing of children. In a world of increasing rates of loneliness, disconnection and social isolation, opportunities to encourage a feeling of belonging in children have never been more vital. This story provides a unique opportunity for children to practice mindfulness, to pause and fully engage with the place and moment they’re in. By focusing on their senses during the fun, interactive moments, this book promotes a greater sense of belonging in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55579615920502,"sku":"9781032465760","price":18.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34127994.jpg?v=1746729435","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781032465760-mia-belongs-here-a-story-about-family","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}