Poppy P discovers how positive thoughts about a difficult situation bring rewards. Growing up is a confusing time, it always has been. We're in increasingly politicised times which permeate from the earliest experience of the world through to our later years.
Poppy P's story acknowledges the confusion which can be felt by all children and encourages them to question the input to their senses, process it, perceive it and in turn react to it how they want.
Freedom of thought is the epitome of a healthy mind, it is dangerous to be told 'facts' at such a young age and have these, sometimes, conflicting with a child's own feelings. By having one's own perspective, it promotes transparent conversation with family and peers and as we know, it helps to talk. One of the biggest solutions for some people struggling with mental health is to discuss feelings. Poppy P will allow children to question the world around them in a positive way.

Illustrated by: Leyla Bethal