Ernie's Mindful Journey

This is a symbolised version of the book of the same name from SEND specialist publisher Every Cherry. This version allows the reader to access the story through the text and illustrations as well as through symbols created by the publisher. Each line of text is thus accompanied by symbols depicting the main words in the sentence. The symbols used are similar to British Sign Language and Makaton symbols, so are easily recognisable for those who use these regularly to communicate. Symbols and symbolised texts like this are great for those young readers who struggle to access language and can instead use these symbols to interpret the story visually, making this version a more accessible way to read.

The story itself is about Ernie the frog who learns about mindfulness from his friends to help him through life’s daily worries. It’s a sweet story full of tips for readers of all ages and is complimented nicely with the colourful and uncomplicated illustrations.

There’s also a QR code for a free audiobook version and a free signed video of the story too shown alongside the illustrations. Every Cherry really do think of everything! Every Cherry also publishes a range of other formats of accessible reads for a variety of ages- including ‘Easy’ and ‘Easier Classics’, symbolised board books, stories focusing on the senses, chapter books and books for older readers, plus a variety of accessible sports biographies.