Madeleine, Maddy & Midge: Positive Thinking for Children

by Cathy Domoney, Karen Davis (Illustrator)

Overview

Madeleline has two secret friends, Maddy and Midge. Maddy’s happy messages makes Madeleine feel tall, strong and full of confidence. Midge however, fills Madeleine with worries, troubles and doubt and makes her feel small, scared and alone. Madeleine has found the magic spell so that Maddy’s voice will be all she will hear and Midge will disappear like the ‘Pop’ of a bubble. Madeleine has a power to decide whether to be happy or sad. The question is, what will she decide?

“This book offers children a clear and accessible story through which greater confidence and self-esteem can develop, and the suggestions and activities offered at the end of the story will be welcomed and used by many adults who support children in a broad range of settings.”

—Sarah Hebe, art psychotherapist

“All children deserve to feel good about themselves, and this book helps them feel just that. The story appeals to children of all ages and will become a much-thumbed favourite. Parents and teachers will find it a useful aid for raising self-esteem through assemblies, circle times and bedtimes. What a way to boost their confidence!”

—Jess Caunter, primary headteacher, BEd (Hons), NPQH

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452508702
Publisher:	Balboa Press AU
Publication date:	11/06/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

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Madeleine, Maddy & Midge

Positive Thinking for Children

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By Cathy Domoney

Balboa Press

Copyright © 2012 Cathy Domoney
All right reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-4525-0761-3

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Chapter One

Madeleine was a sunshiny girl. She was smiley, giggly, and bouncy, and she was loved by many people.

"I love you, Madeleine," her daddy called.

"You always try your best. Well done, Madeleine," said Miss Poppet, her teacher.

"You are so scrumptious. We love you so much," whispered her mummy.

These words of love made the light inside of Madeleine shine brightly, brighter than the stars twinkling in the sky. They made her feel like she was floating in a rainbow bubble, high into the sun- filled air. They made her feel very happy, like she could fly to the moon in a rocket ship.

Yes, Madeleine was a very happy little girl—most of the time.

Madeleine had a secret friend called Maddy. Maddy's voice was exactly like Madeleine's but just a little bit smaller. Maddy was a wonderful friend to have, because she told Madeleine fantastic things. When Madeleine listened to Maddy, she felt very good about herself.

Maddy said, "Madeleine, you always try your best. You are so brave!" And Madeleine did feel brave. "Madeleine, you are getting better and better at reading every day. Keep practicing. Well done!" And Madeleine did get better and better at reading.

"Madeleine, you are so good at trying with your sums. Look how many you got right! Well done. You are learning so quickly!" And Madeleine did get better at her sums.

"Madeleine, so many people want to be your friend because you are so pretty, kind, and funny." And more people did want to play with Madeleine, because she smiled more, laughed more, the light inside of her shone brightly, and she was fun to be around.

Madeleine liked listening to Maddy. It made her feel ...

Brave. Happy. Fantastic.

Sparkly. Shiny. Special.

As tall as a tree.

Clever. Amazing. Talented.

Colourful. Important. Bright.

Like a beautiful firework bursting in the night sky.

Smiley. Wonderful. Pretty.

Unique. Loved. Safe.

As spectacular as a butterfly.

Madeleine liked listening to Maddy. It made her feel like she could do anything, and the light inside her would shine as brightly as the sun.

Madeleine also had a secret friend called Midge. Midge's voice was exactly like Madeleine's but just a little bit smaller. Midge was not a very good friend to have at all. Midge told Madeleine horrible lies! When Madeleine listened to Midge, she worried and did not feel good about herself.

Midge told Madeleine, "This book is too hard. You can't read it! You're not as good at sums as you thought!" And Madeleine became less confident at reading and doing her sums.

"You're stupid and ugly. Nobody wants to be your friend!" And fewer children wanted to play with Madeleine, because she didn't smile or laugh very much, and the light inside of her was growing dim. She wasn't as much fun to be around, and she felt as though she was standing under a big, grey sky. She felt as if her tummy was crawling with bugs of all shapes and sizes, wriggling around inside her, making her ...

As sad and heavy as a rain cloud.

Grey. Grumpy. Frightened.

As quiet as a mouse.

Invisible. Tearful. Nervous.

As lost as a feather on a stormy wind.

Ugly. Flat. Lonely. Afraid.

As scared as a tortoise, hiding in his shell.

As tiny as an ant.

Like a sad, saggy balloon that has lost all of its air.

Madeleine did not like listening to Midge. Midge made Madeleine feel useless and upset.

(Continues...)

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