From the author of Sid Smart Eating, that teaches children about the importance of eating healthy food, Sid Smart Moving, that teaches children about the importance of living an active lifestyle, and Sid Smart Thinking that teaches children about mindfulness, now there is Sid Smart Helping. This beautifully illustrated book is a great story for children to learn about the importance of being helpful. Sid finds ways to help his family, his friends, and even strangers and discovers that this helps his own wellbeing. Besides being a qualified and practicing teacher, the author also has qualifications in health and fitness education. Inspired by the experiences gained whilst teaching in primary schools, Richard decided to put his creative energies into writing and illustrating children's books. He felt there were some important lifestyle messages that he could share with children through the medium of entertaining and informative books. Having had a lifetime love of art, you will often find Richard sketching or painting, whilst listening to his favourite sports radio station. When he has not got a pencil or brush in his hand, he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and trying to teach his dog how to behave on the sofa!