Little Goose Adventure Help Kids With Depression

Narrabeen, Australia

According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria, Inc., about five to ten percent of Australian children and teens suffer from depression. While it is considerably lower compared to the adult statistics, one cannot simply dismiss the juvenile cases that, when not detected at a young age, may progress to a less manageable scale as the child matures. Such reason prompts various social and medical efforts to help kids with an early bout of depression. In which case, clinical psychologist and author G A Barker uses his creative literary talent with "The 'Snowed in' Adventures of Wallace the Wild Snow Goose" (published by Xlibris AU) to inspire little kids to stay positive amidst desolation.

"The 'Snowed in' Adventures of Wallace the Wild Snow Goose" is the story of a little wild goose named Wallace who sat stranded in a frozen lake. Alone and without the usual amity of his fellow goose friends, he began to feel lonely and desolate. Just when he thought he'd never get through, the other Arctic animals pulled together to bring the sunshine to his otherwise cold winter.

In an engrossing tale that teems with original illustrations in every page, a compelling narrative and a moving life lesson to tell, Wallace's adventure inspires young readers to build friendships and see the good in people; it attempts to inculcate positive thinking in children and encourage them to achieve personal happiness by sharing.

"The 'Snowed in' Adventures of Wallace the Wild Snow Goose"
By G A Barker
Hardcover | 8.5x11in | 24 pages | ISBN 9781493135707
Softcover | 8.5x11in | 24 pages | ISBN 9781493135714
E-Book | 24 pages | ISBN 9781493135721
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

G A Barker is a grandfather with a background in clinical psychology, theology, education and counseling. He lives with his wife, Alexi,s in Sydney, Australia but has ties around the globe and regularly travels to deliver seminars on such diverse topics as children and anxiety, trauma response and leadership. Among the things that Barker enjoys are fishing, reading and his supporting his favourite sporting teams. "The 'Snowed in' Adventures of Wallace the Wild Snow Goose" is his first children's book but he hopes to author more. The original illustrations appearing in this book is the creative work of Rebecca Hallett, his beloved daughter.

Xlibris Publishing Australia, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider dedicated to serving Australian authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists and adopting the latest print-on-demand publishing technology and strategies, we provide expert publishing services with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound and full-color formats. To date, Xlibris has helped to publish more than 60,000 titles. For more information, visit xlibrispublishing.com.au or call 1800 455 039 to receive a free publishing guide. Follow us @XlibrisAus on Twitter for the latest news.

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