Ben Boss: The Enneagram Type 8 for Kids

by Ann Gadd

Help your child (or those you teach), to gain a better understanding of how different Enneagram Types think, feel and act. How do you explain the Enneagrams to Kids so they can benefit from discovering more about themselves and others? In this first of its kind Enneagram children’s series , your child will love getting to know and understand the "Enneagram Gang". In doing so they will come to understand that different doesn't mean wrong. We can teach them to embrace the virtues of others, (and their own). In this book, Ben Boss (Enneagram Type Eight), explains the Enneagram personality in a simple, fully illustrated, easily accessible, fun way, for kids to start to understand the nine different types. Ben's journey takes him from the need to be strong, to realizing what true strength really means.

”I want children (at their comprehension level), to explore the differences in others, so they can truly appreciate not only their inherent gift(s), but also the contributions of others,” says Ann Gadd. Do you sometimes want a simple but insightful examination of each Enneagram Type and their path to emotional health? Gadd translates the amazing Enneagram into a fun, humorous, easy to understand series for children and adults aged 3-100 years.

Ann Gadd is the author Sex and the Enneagram The Enneagram of Eating Paint by Numbers – Art and the Enneagram (Launching Sept. 2021) Better Parenting with the Enneagram (Launching early 2022) No previous knowledge of the Enneagram is required to enjoy this series of nine books which aim to help children (and adults), gain an understanding and appreciation of all Enneagram types. In making the complex simple, Gadd gets to the core value of each Type and their purpose or lesson in life. Praise for Ann Gadd's children's Enneagram So good for kids and all-encompassing to share, amazing job! I am grateful for this book and look forward to reading the others. - Monica. (Sally Star) My 7-year-old son loved this book. He enjoyed all of the character's names. He thought Arthur was cool. In fact, he asked for the entire series so he can get to know all the characters. They we referred to in this book and there was a page at the end that had pictures of each. I thought this book did a nice job of teaching the message that each of us is special and that we don't have to be like everyone else. This is just the message I am wanting to instil in my son. - R. Rich (Arthur Artsy)I loved reading this story! I enjoyed how the author and illustrator were able to convey the emotions of the character through certain words, alliteration, and pictures. I laughed throughout the book as the author talked about made-up places like "Yallnevegettherealive"! I know that children will enjoy this book, as well as parents. I actually learned something new by reading it! I had never heard of an Enneagram before, now I'm convinced that I am a Type 2! - Shanita (Felix Fun) Goodreads

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 15, 2020

About the author

Ann Gadd is an author of 42 books translated across many different languages as well as being an artist and Enneagram teacher.

After 15 years in advertising, she bought and managed a health store, wrote her first book, became an alternative practitioner, continued writing for various magazines, and painted quirky sheep paintings, as well as running art workshops and becoming the SA National Board-sailing Champion, in between being a mother to her two children and several animals.

She facilitated of “Create Yourself” Art Workshops for 12 workshops on various other topics, more recently, the Enneagram. She is a Reiki Master, Footologist*, transformational counsellor, Enneagram coach, and speaker.

She has studied, counselled and treated people, using a variety of healing disciplines for over 20 years during which time, she has gained some profound insights into the human psyche.

Ann’s overall expression is one of inspiration and change through consciousness and creation.