The Phoenix Five is a beautifully illustrated story designed to do something quite special — it gently introduces children to the idea that we all have different needs, and those needs matter.
Orders expected to be shipped mid-June 2025.
$24.50The Phoenix Five is a beautifully illustrated story designed to do something quite special — it gently introduces children to the idea that we all have different needs, and those needs matter.
Orders expected to be shipped mid-June 2025.
$24.50Inspired by the Phoenix Cups® framework, each character of The Phoenix Five represents a core human need — Safety, Connection, Freedom, Mastery, and Fun—brought to life in a way young minds can relate to and explore.
Through story and play, children begin to build the language to express how they feel, what they need, and why it matters. It’s a gentle first step into what we call Needs Literacy — an understanding that sits at the heart of wellbeing and growth.
This isn’t just a book. It’s the beginning of a lifelong journey in self-awareness, compassion, and emotional strength.
Inspired by the Phoenix Cups® framework, each character of The Phoenix Five represents a core human need — Safety, Connection, Freedom, Mastery, and Fun—brought to life in a way young minds can relate to and explore.
Through story and play, children begin to build the language to express how they feel, what they need, and why it matters. It’s a gentle first step into what we call Needs Literacy — an understanding that sits at the heart of wellbeing and growth.
This isn’t just a book. It’s the beginning of a lifelong journey in self-awareness, compassion, and emotional strength.
Research shows that when children understand their needs, they’re better able to regulate emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop self-awareness.
The Phoenix Five helps lay the foundation for that understanding... using story, symbolism, and lived experience.
Research shows that when children understand their needs, they’re better able to regulate emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop self-awareness.
The Phoenix Five helps lay the foundation for that understanding... using story, symbolism, and lived experience.
The Phoenix Five is perfect for...
The Phoenix Five is perfect for...
Sandi founded Phoenix Support for Educators to help make the world better for children – and the grown-ups who care for them. Blending her background in education and psychology, she created The Phoenix Cups® framework, now used by educators worldwide.
Through stories, workshops, and tools, Sandi shares her passion for filling Cups – and this book is her way of bringing heart, wisdom, and a little fun to children and their grown-ups.Sandi founded Phoenix Support for Educators to help make the world better for children – and the grown-ups who care for them. Blending her background in education and psychology, she created The Phoenix Cups® framework, now used by educators worldwide.
Through stories, workshops, and tools, Sandi shares her passion for filling Cups – and this book is her way of bringing heart, wisdom, and a little fun to children and their grown-ups.
Christopher is a storyteller, philosopher, and the wellbeing specialist behind the Phoenix Cups®.He co-authored The Phoenix Cups: A Cup Filling Story and now travels far and wide, sharing Cup-filling wisdom through workshops and entertaining keynotes.
Christopher blends deep thinking with big laughs, using fun and curiosity to explore how we can all live more fulfilling lives.Christopher is a storyteller, philosopher, and the wellbeing specialist behind the Phoenix Cups®.He co-authored The Phoenix Cups: A Cup Filling Story and now travels far and wide, sharing Cup-filling wisdom through workshops and entertaining keynotes.
Christopher blends deep thinking with big laughs, using fun and curiosity to explore how we can all live more fulfilling lives.
Monica Millgate is an emerging writer from Canberra, Australia. Her writing journey began at 13 when she received an encouragement award in a Sydney Morning Herald competition—we knew then she was destined for great things.
In 2002, she joined the scriptwriting team for Australia’s very first season of Hi-5 (how cool is that?). Passionate about writing for children, Monica proudly authored Your Mighty Magnificent Mind, a celebration of big feelings, brilliant brains, and boundless potential.Monica Millgate is an emerging writer from Canberra, Australia. Her writing journey began at 13 when she received an encouragement award in a Sydney Morning Herald competition—we knew then she was destined for great things.
In 2002, she joined the scriptwriting team for Australia’s very first season of Hi-5 (how cool is that?). Passionate about writing for children, Monica proudly authored Your Mighty Magnificent Mind, a celebration of big feelings, brilliant brains, and boundless potential."What stood out was the underpinning play-based pedagogical approach of the book, that is, complex concepts are presented in a manner that children will be drawn to. For example, the selection of animals as characters, the calming tones/colours, the rhyming nature of the text and the descriptions of each character would support children’s growing understanding of human behaviour. I can envisage children identifying with a character in the book as they associate the character traits in themselves and others."
- Michele Peden, Goodstart Early Learning
"What stood out was the underpinning play-based pedagogical approach of the book, that is, complex concepts are presented in a manner that children will be drawn to. For example, the selection of animals as characters, the calming tones/colours, the rhyming nature of the text and the descriptions of each character would support children’s growing understanding of human behaviour. I can envisage children identifying with a character in the book as they associate the character traits in themselves and others."
- Michele Peden, Goodstart Early Learning
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