The Home Within You comes in many different sizes
Case study: an exploration on workbook trim sizes
The Home Within You is a poetic story to explain to young readers the concept for getting to know their inner world with three fundamental principles:
self-awareness
self-esteem
resilience
The author of The Home Within You Book Collection, Suzie Stern, dives into the exploration to teach our young readers a strong “internal compass” so they are better equiped to navigate their life’s journey. Everyone’s “home” is unique to them. In fact, everyone’s “home” is different in shape and size. Here we will look at the different sizes these books come available in and discover how each sizes serves a different purpose.
How it started
Suzie Stern has been a family lawyer with over 18 years experience representing survivors of domestic abuse and children. She wrote a beautiful and poetic story for young readers to help guide them on a journey of self-discovery. Realizing the significance of her story, she wanted to incorporate tools to support the story’s meaning in tangible ways. We collaborated closely to evaluate various possibilities. Together, we brainstormed and refined five distinct books to effectively impart Suzie's profound message.
You will be your home for life.
Get to know yourself well.
Children’s Reading Book
The Home Within You is the original reading book that all of the other books in the series originate from.
This picture book includes the story that Suzie first wrote before the collection developed. Each stanza in her story, is paired with colourful paintings from Youngcheol Lee.
SIZE: 8.5 x 8.5”
This size was chosen to showcase the imagery on each page and open wide for parents and guardians to read with their children.
An Introduction Book
The Home Within You: An Introduction is a more simplified read to introduce children and young readers to the concepts found in the original The Home Within You Reading Book.
The language in this book is simplified and the pages have less word, larger size words, and more visuals taken from the same paintings as the original book.
Size: 5.5 x 8.5”
This smaller reading book is great for early readers to hold and introduce reading concepts at a youngest of ages.
Activity Book
The Home With You Activity Book contains reading, worksheets, colouring and reflection pages based on the original The Home Within You content, to reinforce the lessons and enhance engagement with the concepts.
Size: 7 x 10”
Larger than the original reading book and the Introduction book, the Activity book is perfect for filling out worksheets and colouring pages.
X Two Side by Side Book
The Home Within You X: Two Side by Side book is for both the parent/guardian and child. Parent/Guardians can work along side the child to read, write and colour.
Size: 7.44 x 9.69”
The Side by Side book is slightly wider than the Activity Book making it open wider for participants to sit side by side and work on the book together.
Teaching Book
Teaching The Home Within You contains reading, worksheets, colouring, reflection pages and unique lesson plans based on the original The Home Within You content, to reinforce the lessons and enhance engagement with the concepts. This book also includes a link to access all PDF activity sheets and lesson plans to print for students.
Size: 8.5 x 11”
The Teaching book includes all the same material that the other books include with the additional of lesson plans all formatted on traditional letter size paper for easy printing or photocopying.
Activity Book
From The Home Within You Book Collection, the Activity Book has Reading, Worksheets, Colouring and Reflection pages to explore with your children a sense of self-esteem, belonging and resilience.
Suzie Stern, a dedicated mother of two lovely daughters, brings her vast expertise of over 18 years as a family lawyer specializing in advocating for survivors of domestic abuse and children. Amid her extensive experience, she has frequently represented children residing in foster care, group homes, and navigating life independently. Her debut publication, "The Home Within You," serves as a foundation of invaluable lessons she imparts to her children, fostering a sense of self-awareness, belonging, and altruism. In addition to her legal career, Suzie Stern is a certified Life Coach, having successfully completed the Martha Beck Life Coach Training program. She finds deep fulfillment and enthusiasm in empowering her clients through meaningful dialogues that prompt self-reflection and personal growth.
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