Spreading Jack and Walter's World
Our Links to Charity
Our goal with Jack and Walter is to create books that children and adults will love to read, that will also help children with their mental health – building emotional literacy and resilience skills, with a sprinkling of fun along the way.
Alongside the books, our not-for-profit Jack and Walter project also aims to help a number of children’s charities.
A relationship is already in place with Great Ormond Street Hospital, to whom we have supplied books for in-patient children at the big GOSH Christmas Parties. Paulette and Charlotte also work with Sarah Jacoby CEO of Comfort Cases UK Charity, supporting children going into care in the UK. The charity wants to stop children moving around the care system with a black bin bag. A large number of free copies of our books have already been gifted to both of these charities as, if ever a child needs that extra help from Walter, it is under these circumstances.
It is also in the plan to help ConnectImpactHub supporting homeless children in the United States from the book sales over there.
Our Gifting
In addition to the books donated to the charities named above, Paulette and Charlotte have sent free copies to counsellors, schools and childcare organisations in order to spread Jack and Walter's message as widely as possible in the heart of the places that matter.
You can read the heart-warming reviews we have received from some of the recipients below. Please do reach out to us to connect via Jack and Walter if you are in a childcare setting and want to say hello!
Our Sales
Paulette and Charlotte will continue giving free copies of their books to the organisations close to their hearts and to give the profits – if there are any – to children’s charities.
Sales from Amazon are all, therefore, very gratefully sought after. You can read some reviews of the books sold on Amazon below. Please add your own review to our page on Amazon when you can!
Childcare Professionals' Reviews of the Jack and Walter Book
Reviews
The Banterless Breakfast Mystery is a heartwarming book which especially would help children struggling with bereavement to have something to relate to. The reflective questions in the book are great for getting children to think about difficult subjects such as worrying and develop problem solving skills by getting children to recognise emotions and come up with coping strategies. I have tried to use some of these stories with young children that I work with and it definitely helps them to consider both their feelings and their peers.
I would definitely recommend this book!
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I recently had the pleasure of reading this wonderful book to my 7-year-old twins, and it quickly became an absolute favourite.
One aspect of the book that particularly resonated with my twins was how it addressed the topic of sadness and managing big feelings. It taught them that it's okay to feel sad and provided them with tools to navigate through those emotions.
This lesson in emotional resilience has been incredibly beneficial for my children, as it has helped them understand and express their own feelings.
Jack and Walter also effortlessly introduces the concept of emotional literacy. The story teaches young readers how to identify and understand those emotions in themselves and others. This skill is vital for children's social and emotional development, and this book guides them through the process in a gentle and relatable manner.
This book has become a cherished addition to our library. It not only entertains my twins with its endearing characters but also imparts valuable life lessons.
A must-read for children!
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Thank you Paulette! My support work company changed over but I've been really enjoying it.
I also enjoyed your book thats you sent me. I've been trying to use some of the stories and reflective questions with the children I work with :).
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Kelly Butterworth • 1st Counselling and Therapy Services for children, adults & teens
Thank you so much Paulette Hallam for this brilliant book here at Locus Amoenus Counselling and Therapy Services. This will go in our little library for children to borrow
These kinds of books are amazing for helping children understand their emotions & process difficulties without becoming overwhelmed
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That's beautiful. I showed my dad and he was so surprised with how attentively you approached the subject of death. He's not a man of many words but he did mention that if things like this were available when he was younger life would have been a lot different for the generations after.
Amazon Customer Reviews of the Jack and Walter Books
New House Nerves
The Banterless Breakfast Mystery
The Banterless Breakfast Mystery
5.0 out of 5 stars Speaks to children's worries so well
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2024
Paulette and Charlotte's Jack and Walter books are perfect for young minds because they talk about the things that worry young people in their language.
At the start of the book, you understand the topics they are hel
5.0 out of 5 stars Speaks to children's worries so well
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2024
Paulette and Charlotte's Jack and Walter books are perfect for young minds because they talk about the things that worry young people in their language.
At the start of the book, you understand the topics they are helping with. You also learn how to use your inner strength and the support around you to face your fears.
Jack and Walter books prepare children and young people for hardships they will likely experience (In this case, moving home) and give them the tools to face those challenging situations.
I highly recommend this book for children and young people.
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2024
This is fantastic book for children struggling with anxieties. It’s beautifully written and illustrated. It’s not just for children, I personally found it extremely useful as an adult as the strategies can be applied by people of all ages. I Highly recommend this.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Children's Book!
Reviewed in the United States on 15 August 2024
Such a cute, fun book that creates a safe space for children to explore their fears and discover the courage within themselves. A must-have for parents with young children
5.0 out of 5 stars Children will love the Jack and Walter books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 July 2024
This is an excellent book for children and young people who are struggling with worries about moving home. It has fantastic advice that will help children feel calmer about changes to their homes. It is beautifully written and explains children's anxieties and how children can develop resilience to come to terms with inevitable changes.Our vision is to create a world where reading is accessible to all. We aspire to be a hub of knowledge and inspiration that fuels creativity and lifelong learning.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 June 2024
I met the author on LinkedIn and found out all the proceeds of the sales of the book goes to homeless charities. This is how I ended up buying it. This book will help your young children deal with fear effectively and permanently! It’s also helpful to adults who need to learn new effective ways to help children overcome their childhood fears.
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming funny and wonderful!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2024
I love the sense of humour throughout this. Very well written, easy to get into - and full of charm!
I am certain this book will help children of all ages conquer feelings of anxiety and low self-confidence. It takes a refreshing angle on the subject and I strongly recommend it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart opening compassionate read indeed:)
Reviewed in the United States on 6 July 2024
Sharing "Jack and Walter in New House Nerves: Will there be monsters under my bed?", with my nieces and nephews has been such a blessing! It's a great way to open conversations and get glimpses of what's going on in their hearts and minds. I was reflecting on my own childhood upbringing where we never talked about feelings or fears, I found myself revisiting that little girl to have the conversations I wish I had had in the many times I dealt with fearful situations. Yet in my own way, singing through my emotions became my way of coping for many years. Am encouraged to continue being more intuitive to just be present a lot more, and listen to even what is not said. Thank you for this precious gift to all of us Paulette and Charlotte:)
The Banterless Breakfast Mystery
The Banterless Breakfast Mystery
The Banterless Breakfast Mystery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2023
Nice book with good sense of humour, easy to read.
New School Niggles (Coming Soon)
The Banterless Breakfast Mystery
New School Niggles (Coming Soon)
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