Sometimes we are fearful of the unknown; then, through experience we realise we had nothing to fear to at all.
This rhyming narrative takes the little reader on a journey with a young monkey who feels
anxious
about swinging on vines. He also experiences a feeling of
loneliness
as all of his friends are swinging from tree to tree in their troop whilst he is left to sit and watch from a distance. An older and friendly monkey takes the time to
support
his little friend to step out of his
comfort zone
and
conquer
his fears.
The little monkey soon realises that swinging from vine to vine with his friends brings him a world of joy. Feeling
proud
self accomplished
, the little monkey realises that in future, seeking support and having a try is a much more positive approach to conquering fear than deciding he is incapable of something based on fear.
Reflective questions
are included at the conclusion of the story to spark conversations between
children and their carers
about how the monkey's experience relates to the child's own life
.
Conversations may centre around past or current fears, how they were / could be managed and overcome, where to find support and celebrating past achievements.