Stand Up Stand Out book
$29.95
Stand Up Stand Out is a kids’ mental-health book that teaches children how to recognise big feelings early, name them confidently, and move through them with practical tools. It normalises emotions in a world where kids are under more pressure than ever, giving them language and strategies most adults were never taught.
Written through the lens of an experienced mental-health clinician, it blends evidence with a fun, relatable story that actually lands with young people. It’s the book we all wish we had growing up… simple, empowering, and genuinely protective for a child’s wellbeing.
Description
Stand Up Stand Out is a vibrant children’s story about mental health, courage and celebrating what makes us unique. Written in playful rhyme, it follows a group of surfing birds as they learn to understand their emotions and discover that feeling different is more than okay.. it’s something to be proud of.
This book is based on a true story, of how a global mental health movement, One Wave, inspired people in far corners of the earth. The story highlights that standing tall, just as you are, is the most powerful thing you can do. With surf-inspired mental health themes, this uplifting book encourages kids (and grown-ups alike) to understand their feelings and thoughts, building mental health and wellbeing into everyday life. The story inspires the reader to acknowledge life’s ups and downs with kindness, curiosity and self-belief.
About the Author
Joel Pilgrim is an Australian mental-health professional turned social entrepreneur and storyteller. As a therapist working with young people, Joel saw first-hand the impact that mental health stigma had on preventing young people from understanding their wellbeing, let alone talking about it. As Co-Founder of the Waves of Wellness Foundation, one of the world’s leading surf-therapy charities, Joel has spent over 15 years helping people strengthen their wellbeing through mental fitness and connection to nature. A surfer, speaker and dad, Joel brings his passion for the ocean and wellbeing into everything he creates – sharing stories that help young minds build resilience and confidence from an early age.
About the Illustrator
Mitch Revs is a celebrated Newcastle-based artist known for his colourful, energetic surf and skate-inspired artwork. His signature style brings Stand Up Stand Out to life with movement, joy and a touch of coastal nostalgia. Mitch’s playful illustrations capture the spirit of Australian beach culture and perfectly complement the book’s uplifting message about standing tall, being kind and having fun along the way. Mitch has twins of his own, and loves reading this book to them. Joel and Mitch grew up together in Newcastle, and were stoked to bring this concept to life together.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
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| Dimensions | 27 × 23 cm |
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