Dad mows the lawn in front of a huge rock. His son Charlie is on top of the rock and barely holding on. Dad is oblivious. The background is bright yellow. The Title says: A Guide to Rocks. By Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan

A Guide to Rocks | He Taonga te Toka

Come on a journey with Dad and Charlie as they navigate the tricky terrain of expressing their difficult emotions (or ‘rocks’). Dad earnestly tries to help Charlie with a dusty, old book full of rules for hiding bothersome feelings. But when the rocks begin to pile up, Dad and Charlie must rewrite the rules together.

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  • “This is the best picture book I’ve come across about feelings and how to unpack them….. This is a stand-out picture book.”

    Review, Volume Books

  • "This book is a gift. Please share it with someone you love.”

    Paula Green, Poetry Box

  • "It is another shining star from the talented duo and a book that should be on every bookshelf and in every educational setting.”

    Review - Rebekah Lyell, NZ Booklovers

  • “Their unique blend of humour, heart, and artistry shines again in A Guide to Rocks. It’s a thoughtful, timely book for children and adults alike.”

    Review - Maria Gill, Kids Books NZ

  • "Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan have once again “dazzle”d and “bomb”arded us with their brilliance.”

    Review - Roger, Little Unity, Book Hub

  • “As a man who’s had difficulty sharing my feelings and emotions, this book felt close to home … It’s warm, gently humorous, and deeply relatable. A book I’m glad to keep on our shelf, not just for my daughter, but for myself as well. “

    Review, Astley Nathan - Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

  • “A Guide to Rocks' is not really about rocks. This is a touching and at times confronting look at masculinity in Aotearoa… This is an original and deeply poignant story told really well.”

    Review, Lucy Black - Read NZ Te Pou Muramura

  • “This book rocks! … Recognizably from Aotearoa, it is deftly pitched to prompt helpful conversations between children, parents and educators.”

    Renata’s Reviews, Scorpio Books

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