<P><STRONG>For effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the activity book, <I>Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: A Resource Book for the Lonely Little Cactus</I>. Both books can be purchased together as a set, </STRONG><I><STRONG>Building Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: The Lonely Little Cactus Story Book and Accompanying Resource Book.</STRONG></P><P>The Lonely Little Cactus</I> is a children¿s picture story book about a cactus that feels lonely living in the desert. Through a series of colourful interactions with desert dwellers, the little cactus learns strategies to cope with feelings of loneliness. </P><P>Both entertaining and educational, the story book is aimed at children aged 4-8 years old and spreads the message that loneliness is a common emotion that is manageable and can be overcome. It teaches children an array of coping strategies and encourages them to try various approaches to managing a difficult situation to find the strategies that best work for