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Bertie & Betty™: The Brainy Brains of Mindsville™

A magical introduction to the brilliance inside every child’s mind.

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What the Story Is About

How emotions work

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Why all feelings matter

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How the brain and body talk

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What makes every brain unique

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Memory, curiosity, creativity

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Understanding neurodiversity

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“This story makes sense of the brain, helping children fall in love with theirs and see where the brilliance begins.”
— Kate, Early Years Specialist
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Why This Book Matters

Bertie & Betty™ gives children the tools to understand themselves with confidence, calm and curiosity.

Emotional literacy

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Healthy brain habits

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Confidence & resilience

Neuro-inclusivity

Curiosity & wellbeing

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Inside Mindsville, children will discover

Gentle humour

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Rich, warm illustrations

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Big science made child-friendly

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Characters they instantly connect with

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A message of acceptance & emotional safety

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About the Author

Soraya Shaw MSc

Soraya Shaw is an Applied Neuroscientist who loves nothing more than helping people discover just how amazing their brains truly are. After years of teaching adults the science of emotions, learning and confidence, she realised something important: children deserve this magic too.

Inspired by her own grandchildren, Soraya created Bertie & Betty™ to turn real brain science into a joyful adventure - full of glowing characters, big feelings and “aha!” moments. Through her work at BrainShaw® and as co-host of The Brainy Podcast, she brings curiosity, creativity and kindness to everything she does.

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“I wrote this for my grandchildren — and for every child who ever wondered, ‘Why am I like this?’” - RayRay

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