Poppy O’Neill

Award-winning, bestselling children’s author and mental health advocate

Poppy specialises in writing about mental health and strives to make the topic engaging and accessible across the non-fiction and fiction genres for children and parents. 

Poppy has written over 30 books and has sold over 400,000 copies, including bestsellers Don't Worry, Be Happy and You're a Star, and her books have been translated into eight languages. She has an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester, for which she won the Kate Betts Memorial Prize. 

Poppy’s illustrated activity book, The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy was awarded Children’s Book of the Year: Younger Non-Fiction at The Week Junior Book Awards 2023. Her debut picture book, The Pumpkin Seed, will be published by Nosy Crow. It is the heartwarming story of a young child’s experience of her mum’s new girlfriend moving in.

Poppy is currently working on the her first novel for children.

 
 books (2024-2025)

  • The Ogre's Curse: Fluency 2 - Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency (2025)

  • Be Confident: A Child’s Guide to Conquering Fears (2024)

  • Shrink Your Worries: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (2024)

  • Grow Your Confidence: A Child's Guide to Finding Courage (2024)

  • How to Support Your Anxious Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Carer (2024)

 books (2023)

  • You're a Christmas Star: Fun Activities for a Calm Christmas (2023)

  • When I Feel Angry: A Child's Guide to Understanding and Managing Moods (2023)

  • Mother Power: A Feminist's Guide to Motherhood (2023)

  • Be Mindful: A Child's Guide to Being Present (2023)

  • Be Calm: A Child's Guide to Feeling Relaxed and Happy (2023)

  • The Friendship Handbook: Fluency 2 - Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency (2023)

  • I Like Being Me: A Child's Guide to Self-Worth (2023)

  • The Lost Bark: Fluency 7 - Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency (2023)

  • I Am Awesome: Band 13/Topaz - Collins Big Cat (2023)

  • Imagine a Garden: Band 10+/White Plus - Collins Big Cat (2023)

 books (2022)

  • My Feelings and Me: A Child's Guide to Understanding Emotions (2022)

  • Be Cool, Be You: A Child's Guide to Making Friends (2022)

  • You Can Do Amazing Things: A Child's Guide to Dealing with Change and New Challenges (2022)

  • Stronger Than You Know: Find Your Shine and Be Confidently You (2022)

  • Hello Feelings: Phase 5 Set 3 - Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised – Age 7+ (2022)

  • Just Be You: Embrace Your Greatness and Be Brilliantly You (2022)

  • Positively Me: A Child's Guide to Feeling Good (2022)

  • Martha's Mistake: Phase 5 Set 4 - Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised – Age 7+ (2022)

 books (2021)

  • No More Worries!: Outsmart Anxiety and Be Positively You (2021)

  • Help Your Child Make Friends: 101 Ways to Nurture Healthy and Happy Friendships (2021)

  • You've Got This!: Release Your Inner Power and Be Awesomely You (2021)

  • Be Brave: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Shyness (2021)

 books (2018-2020)

  • Be Strong: You Are Braver Than You Think: A Child's Guide to Boosting Self-Confidence (2020)

  • Be Yourself: Why It's Great to Be You: A Child's Guide to Embracing Individuality (2020)

  • 101 Tips to Help Your Anxious Child: Ways to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fears and Worries (2020)

  • Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety (2018)

  • You're a Star: A Child's Guide to Self-Esteem (2018)

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