Clare Luther

Clare Luther

Children's author and emotional growth speaker

clareluther.co.uk
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Available for

Workshop, Talk, Reading

Audiences

Age 3 to 5, Age 5 to 7, Age 7 to 11

Genres

Health, Mind, Picture book

Book types

Picture book

Details

‘Clare’s story, props, reading style and energy captured the room including all the supporting adults’- Clare Spokes - Maidenhall Primary School

Clare delivers high-energy workshops and assemblies. Using her rhyming picture books, she introduces relatable animal characters that embody different emotions and key values, creating a safe, fun space for students to explore their emotions. Her interactive sessions are designed to help both mainstream and SEND students to understand, express and manage their emotions and behaviour.

For younger pupils (3-8 years old), Clare uses storytelling and interactive input to help children understand their emotions in a simple, relatable way. The stories are helpful prompts for recognising a varied range of emotions, why they may arise, associated physiological reactions, and suggestions on how to manage or support these feelings.

For older pupils (8-12 years old), the workshops are more in-depth and comprehensive, with a focus on discussion-based learning, encouraging students to engage in thoughtful reasoning and critical thinking around emotional experiences and positive mental health. Through open conversations and scenario-based exercises they are encouraged to explore different perspectives, develop emotional resilience, and apply problem-solving strategies.

Clare is also the author of a parenting handbook, The Daesy Dialogue, an easy-to-use talking toolkit she has developed for parents and carers to support children's emotional growth. Her parenting workshops and INSET day seminars are highly praised for being practical and leaving attendants feeling empowered with clear, actionable steps to navigate challenging situations within schools or in the homes.

‘…the children were completely engrossed in it from start to finish. The hall was so quiet, you could have heard a pin drop. The children enjoyed listening to the story … which brought some complex scenarios and feelings forward. The children were eager and comfortable to share their experiences, thoughts and ideas with Clare who valued each child’s contributions. It was a wonderful experience for children and teachers alike.’ Megan Lloyd-Dehler - Granard Primary School

 

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Books by Clare Luther

I write books that help children explore and understand their emotions. My stories have been researched and crafted alongside clinical and educational psychologists, teachers, parents, SENs, bereavement counsellors and children themselves. Each story has a theme covering topics such as separation anxiety, bereavement, bullying, kindness and respect. My books bridge the emotional and conversational gaps between adults and children, making it easier to direct change and encourage emotional resilience and empathy through open dialogue.
On author's website
Dudley - The Little Paws Hotel

Dudley - The Little Paws Hotel

Dudley is an English sheepdog. Dudley is often called lots of unkind names by Minnie and it makes him feel sad. When all the dogs go out for a walk, Dudley does not want to join in. Instead he wants to run off and hide. Dudley really wants the name-calling to stop. Let’s find out how he gets on. This story thoughtfully addresses thoughts and feelings associated with being bullied. 
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Olive - The Little Paws Hotel

Olive - The Little Paws Hotel

Olive is a dachshund. Olive’s family is out for the day and she needs looking after. She is booked in to The Little Paws Hotel. It is Olive’s first visit and she arrives feeling worried. Let’s find out how she gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses thoughts and feelings to do with anxiety/ separation anxiety. 
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Peggy - The Little Paws Hotel

Peggy - The Little Paws Hotel

Peggy is a wire-haired lurcher. Peggy is a rescue dog and is welcomed into a new family home, but she cannot settle and is quite unkind. The family arranges for Peggy to visit The Little Paws Hotel one day a week to play with other dogs. Every time she visits she is mean to them. Let’s find out how she gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses thoughts and feelings to do with being the bully, exploring reasons why someone may be unkind. 
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Basil - The Little Paws Hotel

Basil - The Little Paws Hotel

Basil is a border collie. Basil is staying at The Little Paws Hotel for two weeks. During his time here a very special friend, Buddy, dies peacefully of old age at the vet’s. Basil feels lots if different emotionsas he spends the rest of his stay without Buddy. Let’s find out how he gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses emotions associated with bereavement and grief. 
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Gus - The Little Paws Hotel

Gus - The Little Paws Hotel

Gus is a black Labrador. Gus is off on a day trip to the seaside with his friends at The Little Paws Hotel. But his fear of sand stops Gus from having fun and he decides to stay in the car. His fear affects what he thinks, how he feels and how he behaves. Let’s find out how he gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses emotions to do with fear of new experiences. 
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Fig - The Little Paws Hotel

Fig - The Little Paws Hotel

Fig is a pug. She can perform lots of fun tricks but worries she will make a mistake and let her owners down. When Fig’s owners go away for the weekend she is booked into The Little Paws Hotel where she gets a little help from her friends. Let’s find out how she gets on… This story thoughfully addresses worries about doing things perfectly and not wanting to make mistakes. 
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Wilbur - The Animorals

Wilbur - The Animorals

Wilbur is a Water Vole. Wilbur loves to joke around, play tricks and laugh at others. One day Wilbur’s friends end up laughing at him and Wilbur does not like it. Let’s find out how he gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses kindness, helping young children understand the importance of treating others as you’d like to be treated.  
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Otto - The Animorals

Otto - The Animorals

Otto is a Tawny Owl. Otto the Owl struggles to find food when he is out hunting one night. Whilst resting in a tree he sees another owl doing something he’s not tried before and wants to do the same. Let’s find out how he gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses perseverance and helps young children understand the importance of practice and giving things a go. 
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Hetty - The Animorals

Hetty - The Animorals

Hetty is a Hedgehog. Hetty does not like her sharp spikes. She compares herself to her friends in Bracken Wood and longs to be like them. Let’s find out how she gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses acceptance, helping young children to understand the importance of celebrating all that is ‘me’. 
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Tessa - The Animorals

Tessa - The Animorals

Tessa is a Turtle Dove. Tessa is having a party in Bracken Wood to celebrate Midsummer’s Day and everyone is invited. As woodland creatures arrive Tessa tells them what she thinks about them, without getting to know them first. Let’s find out how she gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses respect, helping young children understand the importance of showing respect to others. 
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Bonnie - The Animorals

Bonnie - The Animorals

Bonnie is a Tree Bumblebee. Bonnie creates a beautiful nest to live and work in. Over time Bonnie becomes very bossy, unkind and rude which upsets the worker bees. Let’s find out how she gets on… This story thoughtfully addresses gratitude and helps young children understand the importance of being kind and encouraging others.  

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Keywords

ACCEPTANCE ANIMALS ANXIETY BEHAVIOUR BEREAVEMENT BULLYING DOGS EMOTIONS FEAR FEELINGS GRATITUDE KINDNESS MENTAL-HEALTH PERFECTIONISM PERSEVERANCE PSHE RESILIENCE RESPECT