CHILDREN AND ADULT WELLBEING BOOKS BY LINDA COWAN

AUTHOR OF THE BRAVE & CALM CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK SERIES AND REFLECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS FOR ADULTS.

Welcome to the official author website of Linda Cowan, writer of children and adult wellbeing books focused on emotional wellbeing at every stage of life.
From gentle picture books that support young children’s feelings, to reflective mental health books for adults, Linda’s writing is rooted in compassion, understanding, and real-life experience.

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

Linda’s children’s wellbeing books are created to support emotional development in children aged 3–7, helping them understand feelings such as worry, courage, kindness, and big emotions in a calm and reassuring way.

Her adult wellbeing books draw on years of counselling experience, offering gentle guidance, reflection, and hope for those navigating life’s emotional challenges.

Together, her children and adult wellbeing books are designed to nurture emotional health across generations.

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MURPHY FINDS HIS BRAVE HEART

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FORCED TO RETIRE THROUGH ILL HEALTH – HOW MURPHY CHANGED EVERYTHING.

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MURPHY HELPS WITH BIG FEELINGS – TURNING ANGER INTO CALM.

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