Otis Doesn't Scratch - Softcover

Otis Doesn't Scratch is a great little book that will help readers, young and old, make sense of a very difficult subject. The storybook is written and drawn with warmth and sensitivity, and the accompanying guide is packed full of information and personal experience. --Dr Sam Warner, consultant clinical psychologist

Otis Doesn't Scratch addresses self-harm and its effects through the eyes of a young boy, worried about his mother. The result is thought-provoking and touching. A valuable and comforting resource for parents, teachers, children and anyone affected by similar issues. I found it very moving --Ros Asquith, children's author and cartoonist

When Ted notices his mother's injuries, her explanations leave him unconvinced. Scared and confused, he sets out to find the answers for himself, with some help along the way. Poignant, troubling but ultimately reassuring, Otis Doesn't Scratch uses beautiful illustrations and storytelling to engage with the complex issue of self-injury. Aimed at children ages 4-8 who may have a parent, sibling or friend who self-injures, this stand-alone storybook is accompanied by an informative guide for parents, carers and staff. A ground-breaking, invaluable resource for children and their carers - with text by Clare Shaw and illustrations by Tamsin Walker.