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Dear teacher,
Iris the Dragon charity is proud to release the digital versions of its highly respected children's mental health books designed for kids, parents, educators, and health care practitioners — these resources are free.
We are subject matter experts in children's mental health education and we are supported by major U.S. and Canadian organizations such as NAMI, SAMHSA, Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, the Royal Bank of Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, Onex Corporation, and more.
Our books change kids’ attitudes about their mental health & wellness:
- we use storytelling as a vehicle to influence behaviour in 7 to 12 year olds
- all of our content is medically vetted and endorsed
- our narrative formula has been empirically tested with significant change results
- we are MHCC* & NAMI* approved
- our books can be used alone or with our curriculum-aligned program for teachers
* Mental Health Commission of Canada & the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Download them now from our Bookstore
Or click on a title to visit the book's information page
Catch a Falling Star
Presents readers with a variety of symptoms that could be considered ‘red flags’ in a child’s emotional and social development.
Lucky Horseshoes
Illustrates the feelings and thoughts of an ADHD child. It gives kids with AHDH an opportunity to identify with their thoughts, feelings and actions through a young character called Skippy.
Hole in One
Addresses anxiety disorder in children; specifically anxiety about going to school and
performance. It's an opportunity for kids to identify with their thoughts, feelings and actions.
I Can Fix It!
Focuses on Asperger's Syndrome, one of the Autism Spectrum Disorders, and the importance of a caring community surrounding children with developmental, emotional and behavioral challenges.
He Shoots! He Scores!
Addresses the topic of self stigma and family stigma and provides a medium to help society at large understand the challenges that a child faces with a mental health
Project: Kids, Let's Talk
A special edition Iris the Dragon book for military families. Iris meets a young boy who is dealing with the
challenges (loneliness, worry and anger) of being in a Canadian military family.
...and we would like to introduce you to our Units of Study Program for teachers
We have developed a curriculum-aligned program for regular classroom delivery to deconstruct bullying, develop healthy minds and learn to self advocate.
- Easy for teachers to implement and fun for the kids to engage with. You can interact with the resources manually (print them out) or digitally.
- This 99 Mb download contains lesson plans, Blackline Masters for student activities, class engagement activities in SMARTBoard™ Notebook, and it includes the PDF version of "He Shoots! He Scores!".
- The mediated storytelling approach is based on social learning theory to role model healthy behaviors that lead to better mental health awareness & practices.
- Teachers can Change Minds for $99! Available now to buy & download...
What Kids, Teachers, Parents, and Advocates have to say about Iris the Dragon
"Dear Iris the Dragon - I read your book about Skippy and it was great. I think Skippy was great name for that character. I could compare some many things she has problems with to me. Sometimes I have a hard time listening to my parents and then I start to argue but that makes every worse then it is already. I understood what it feels to have that kind of problem because I have problems too."
— excerpt from a letter sent to us from an 11-year old girl
"We know that mental health issues show up in the elementary level. Too many people wait too late (to intervene)."
— Diane Dewing, Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario
"This is exactly the kind of support - something that really
helps - that our forces need. Thanks to the author of this book the charity, and to CBC for publicizing these efforts."
— Ottawamom, via CBC comments
“Healthy communications and open dialogue being the keys to success, this book plays a vital role as the catalyst for discussions and the sharing of feelings amongst military family members."
— Lieutenant General Walter Semianiw, Canadian Armed Forces
(re: Catch a Falling Star) "...I applaud your efforts to increase awareness and understanding of mental illnesses. I look forward to reading it. And it's beautiful!
— Mrs. Rosalynn Carter, First Lady of the United States of America (Ret.)
About Iris the Dragon
Iris the Dragon is a registered, Canadian charity based in Perth, Ontario, Canada. The organization creates children's mental health
content and makes it accessible and affordable to audiences where a baseline level of understanding has yet to be achieved in public health, education, or government health programs.
Our narrative centers on positive youth development, recovery, and resilience. Learn more about Iris the Dragon, educational workshops, media coverage, and more at www.iristhedragon.com
We appreciate the time you are taking to learn about us!
— Gayle Grass, Author of Iris the Dragon
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