Self help books for children and teens
Self help books for children and teens covering confidence, anxiety, resilience, friendships, puberty, stress and mental health, with practical guides for ages 5-12 and teenagers aged 13-18.
Recommended reading books for primary and secondary aged children in the UK
Dr Ranj Singh is an NHS paediatrician and BAFTA-award-winning TV presenter. He co-created the CBeebies programme Get Well Soon and has presented Dr Ranj: On Call, Save Money Lose Weight, Save Money: Good Health and Extreme Food Phobics. He has also contributed to This Morning, Tonight, Morning Live, The One Show and Inside Out, giving medical and wellbeing advice across broadcast and print work.
is a guide to puberty for boys. Brain Power, illustrated by David O’Connell, was published on 17 February 2022 and explains how the brain works, how children can look after their minds, and how different people think in different ways.
Singh has written picture books for younger readers, including A Superpower Like Mine, illustrated by Liam Darcy and published on 9 June 2022. The book follows Femi as she learns about inner strengths such as kindness, creativity, bravery and patience.
A Superfamily Like Ours, illustrated by Liam Darcy, was published on 17 August 2023. The story follows Rohan at the Superfamily Summer Festival and focuses on family, friendship and community.

Self help books for children and teens covering confidence, anxiety, resilience, friendships, puberty, stress and mental health, with practical guides for ages 5-12 and teenagers aged 13-18.
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