Read our special UK edition of a children’s book called The Wolf Was Not Sleeping, written by Avril McDonald and illustrated by Tatiana Minina. This book is a heartwarming bedtime story specially written to soothe the anxiety of children whose parents work as first responders and to help initiate conversations about working in policing.
Police Care UK is a national charity which supports members of the police family who have been harmed as a result of policing, including the children of officers and staff. We understand that some children of police families may feel anxious when their parents are at work and we want to help allay those concerns. The book also reinforces the pride felt by having a first responder in the family and helps strengthen the connections between our families and the teams we work with.
Wolfgang’s dad works as a helper: when the wolves sound the alarm, he has to leave to help the other creatures in the forest. Each night Wolfgang worries about what might happen if his dad gets the call. His worries are so bad that they keep him awake, and he is falling asleep in the daytime instead! Big Dad Wolf realises he needs to sit down with Wolfgang to reassure him, and tell him about what happens when he goes to help in the forest. Wolfgang learns that things aren’t always as bad as they
seem.There are lots of ways in which we can tell or show people how we are feeling.
“It’s a lovely book that helps to initiate conversations with your children about how they feel when you put on that uniform and go to work. Even my 9yr old loved the book. My children particularly enjoyed meeting the team in the book.”
The Wolf Was Not Sleeping is a great bedtime read for young children whose parents work within UK policing. Get your copy at
www.policecare.org.uk and watch our free video narration of the book.
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