Kind words about Archie...

So many picture books come my way and some have the story, the quality and something special and Archie the Axolotl is just that. it captures the creative potential of individuals who are a bit different. Such a cheerful story that captures how kids have different brains that work in different ways. Great for homes, ECAs and primary schools.

Maggie Dent, Educator, Author, & Speaker

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This book is all about how our brains work. Archie struggles a little with impulse control and excitability but instead of trying to change it’s about celebrating those traits and using them to our advantage. LOVE! This book is also great for kids starting school.

Emily Hanlon, Child & Adolescent Psychologist

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My son and I read Archie the Amazing Axolotl this morning. It is such wonderful reminder that all brains work differently. It was a beautiful book.

Gen Muir, Parent Educator & obstetric social worker 

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A beautiful way of celebrating, not changing, minds of all kinds. As a play therapist, I support kids to make sense of their internal world& help them understand how they can best fit in. [Lana] has done an amazing job of that in a fun, kid friendly way.

Sarah Bolitho, Play Therapist & Family Counsellor

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From an OT perspective this message [of how the brain works] is so important for the kids who we support. Normalising curious energetic brains and not trying to ‘fix’ them.

Lily Bodenham, Child Occupational Therapist

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Archie the Amazing Axolotl celebrates how we all think a little bit differently.It is a really beautiful book, especially if you have kiddos who’s brains work a little bit differently and act in different ways. It really is about celebrating our uniqueness!

Lael Stone, Speaker, Educator, & Author

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