Willow’s Day Repairing Harm and Building Bridges: The Art of Apologising and Accepting an Apology

Willow’s day started like any other, but soon spiralled into what she calls a ＂super sorry day.＂

One misunderstanding led to another, and before long, feelings were hurt and everything felt a little tangled. Willow was left feeling gloomy and stuck.

With the gentle guidance of her Mum, the kindness of her teacher Mr Beech, and the steady wisdom of Granny, an engineer who builds bridges, Willow begins to find her way through. Together, they help her talk about her feelings, listen with care, and take brave steps to mend what was broken. Along the way Willow learns that saying sorry with honesty, and accepting apologies with compassion, can build stronger relationships.

This engaging and accessible book is a valuable resource for educators, parents and children, introducing the foundational practices of restorative justice in a simple, child-friendly way. It gently guides readers in exploring empathy, emotional repair, responsibility and accountability-offering a thoughtful first step towards healing harm and moving beyond traditional punishment.

Featuring a dyslexia-friendly font and colour-coded pages to support emotional regulation and accessible reading.