“Kids in care; it’ll be OK” series gives an honest overview of how life as a “Looked After Child” may look like, and how the Foster Care system may impact them from a child’s perspective.
The books are written depicting day to day examples of life as a “Looked After Child” and include colourful illustrations. They provide insights from a child’s viewpoint which can be useful for Carers and Key Stakeholders alike.

As a care leaver having spent most of my childhood in foster care, I found these books interesting and fun to read, as I could easily relate to many of the story lines.
I think the pictures are really cool, and the message of “It’ll Be Ok” made me think back and realise, it was actually ok being in Foster Care with my carer, despite all the things I had to deal with.
It would have been good to have books like these when I came in to Foster Care.

This beautifully written story offers children a thoughtful and reassuring look at life in foster care.
As a teacher, I appreciate how it captures compassion, understanding, and helps to create meaningful discussion among young readers.

I like the books, and I think they give a good insight into the child's experience when they come into care. Children in care and professionals working with children in care will find them very useful.

I found these books really engaging with great illustrations supporting the story line.
This is a fantastic resource to provide reassurance to children about life in foster care, and a great educational tool to promote a wider understanding amongst children learning alongside looked after children.
As a SENCO, I often see children in foster care; these books will help them to talk about some of the issues they have to deal with and may enable some to open up about their fears and worries.

These books will complement transitions for children coming into care work, the use of these beautifully illustrated books are designed to capture the essence of what it feels like for a child entering care.
These books are highly thought-provoking and serve as gentle, accessible tools to help children identify, externalise, and process their internal worries.
By reflecting on these stories, children can find reassurance that their complex feelings are safe to express and receive the vital comfort of knowing that they are going to be okay.

The “It’ll be ok” books provide comfort, reassurance, and hope for children coming into foster care. The author has managed to capture relatable characters which will help young readers understand that they are valued, loved, and not alone. A great resource for all children and adults to help educate everyone in the worries and fears that looked after children may face .