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Harry the Hypno-potamus: More Metaphorical Tales for Children, Volume 2
By Linda Thomson

First, came the best-selling Volume 1: Harry the Hypno-potamus: Metaphorical Tales for the Treatment of Children. Now, Volume 2, More Metaphorical Tales for Children, brings back the engaging menagerie of characters to further entertain – and help – children challenged by a variety of issues. Although every story contains a therapeutic message, never does it interfere with the “storyness” of the tale being told. Instead, the embedded message slips easily into the child`s subconscious, while smiles and giggles preoccupy his or her awareness.

For the clinician, the metaphors offer a rich tapestry of techniques and hypnotic language, which can be adapted to any situation, problem, or personality. Volume 2 contains 35 stories that address topics within the categories of anxiety, habit disorders, pain, and others. Yapko Elephant is covered by an itchy rash; Harvey Hyena is depressed; Mark Aardvark is afraid of doctors; Paulker Polar Bear is having terrible headaches; George Bonobo stutters … something is happening in the zoo and many of its inhabitants are experiencing difficulties. Fortunately, Harry the Hypno-potamus and Dr. Dan are there to help these them help themselves. Through these imaginative stories, children will have the opportunity to do the same.

Available from Crown House Publishing!