A Heartfelt Story That Builds Emotional Awareness Through Needs Literacy The Phoenix Five, by Phoenix Support for Educators, is a beautifully illustrated storybook that introduces young children to the concept of Needs Literacy – the ability to recognise, understand and express their core human needs. Through a cast of playful characters and gentle, rhythmic storytelling, it opens the door to meaningful conversations about emotions, wellbeing, and what helps us thrive. Inspired by the Phoenix Cups® Framework, this book offers a powerful starting point for building emotional resilience, empathy and selfawareness in early childhood.Written by Sandi & Christopher Phoenix, and Monica MillgateIllustrated by Katherine Appleby “I absolutely love your ‘needs literacy’ approach - it’s something I’ve been advocating forever. There is always a reason for difficult behaviour, and this book beautifully illustrates that truth. The Phoenix Five brings to life key human needs in a way that is accessible, engaging, and visually delightful. I especially loved the characters, the rhyming verses, and the illustrations. This book is a valuable tool for supporting emotional and social learning in children, helping them, and the adults around them, understand what is behind their feelings and behaviour. I believe this book can be a huge support for embodying this message into the SEL of all kids.”- Maggie Dent