Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
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£26.25
Sourcebooks, Inc Slide and Smile: Waddle I Do Without You?
Book SynopsisPull, slide, and spin with this egg-stra special book that lets your child know: Owl always love you!Little ones will love this adorable storybook that features interactive play on every page. Prompts to pull, slide, and spin allow the child to reveal hidden pictures while a shiny mirror starts a playful game of peek-a-boo! Perfect for babies and toddlers and any child you want to help learn and grow.- Engage your child and build essential early development skills with this sweet and colorful book- Interactive movements on every page stimulate the senses and support the development of fine motor skills- Makes a wonderful baby shower, birthday, or Valentine''s Day gift; holiday stocking stuffer or Easter basket stuffer
£8.54
Sourcebooks The World Is Awaiting You
Book SynopsisFrom beloved Marianne Richmond, who has touched the lives of more than nine million readers for nearly three decades, THE WORLD IS AWAITING YOU celebrates the excitement of a new beginning and howthrough hands, mind, heart, or voiceyour uniqueness is your chance to be a difference-maker in personal, purposeful, and far-reaching ways!Let's celebrate YOU and all the possibilities on the horizon!Today is your bright beginning,to think and feel and do.Make your own mark. Believe in your spark.The world is awaiting you!
£13.49
Sourcebooks My Grandma and Grandpa Rock
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£13.49
Lerner Publishing Group Rosh Hashanah with Uncle Max
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£8.92
Girl Friday Productions The River of Birds
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2021 Gold Moonbeam Award for Health Issues"A moving and beautiful tale about a family, a loss, and the natural world that binds us all together. With exquisite tenderness, Moore reveals the persistent, transcendent power of love." —Lily King, bestselling authorA gentle, honest story of a child who learns about the enduring force of love in the face of grief.A young child and a grandmother share a love of birds. Every day after school they watch the birds outside her window and draw them with colored pencils, the scent of ginger tea hanging in the air. When they find a dead goldfinch outside the window one day, the grandmother teaches her grandchild about the enduring strength of love that continues even when a body is no longer living. This lesson returns to the child in a powerful dream after the grandmother dies—a dream that becomes a healing gift for the child’s grandfather. Gorgeously illustrated by wildlife artist and illustrator Michael Boardman, Libby Moore’s The River of Birds is a gentle story that looks honestly at grief and love. The beautiful themes and lush illustrations will bring comfort to readers of all ages. The book includes a guide put together by clinical psychologist Mary Plouffe, PhD, that provides practical resources for adults who are supporting grieving children.
£10.49
Emily Mazzulla School in the Time of the Coronavirus
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£11.19
From Boys to Men Network Foundation, Inc. Thanks Dad!
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£6.28
Velvet Hammer Press The 7 Days: A Classic Nursery Rhyme Made New
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£20.89
Katherine Gigliotti Wander World
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£12.79
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Freckles
Book SynopsisWritten by award-winning author Catherine Jinks and illustrated by Jennifer Goldsmith, Freckles is a gorgeous story about loving who you are – all the way down to the last freckle!My fabulous freckles are wonderful fun. A hundred and twenty! I’ve counted each one. Celebrating body positivity and mother and daughter relationships; the rhyming text makes Freckles simple and accessible. For ages 3 and up
£9.49
Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd My Strange Shrinking Parents
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£11.69
A&U Children's Sunshine on Vinegar Street
Book SynopsisNOTABLE BOOK: 2024 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers WINNER: 2024 Queensland Literary Awards, Children''s Book Award Freya''s world is turned upside down when she and her mum move to inner-city Melbourne. Now she''s ... Stuck in a new apartment on the eleventh floor and Freya is afraid of lifts.Stuck in a new basketball team where not everyone likes a new star player.Stuck in a classroom of kids who don''t know Freya is a donor-conceived baby. Stuck, just like Little Audrey in the Skipping Girl sign suspended over the suburb of Abbotsford. Being the new girl makes Freya feel like a dark cloud on a summer''s day. Can she figure out how to belong on Vinegar Street?''Very tender and also very funny - a tumbling collage of words and wonderings, fears and triumphs, where the child''s world is both the hard, real thing and the stuff of magic,'' URSULA DUBOSARSKY, Australian Children''s Laureate 2020-2021
£7.59
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing We’re Moving Away
Book SynopsisIn this warm-hearted and lovingly detailed picture book, illustrator and author Niña Nill weaves a story about the pieces of ourselves we bring along when we move, the things we have to leave behind, and how we rebuild a sense of home.Our family is moving to a new country. We can’t take all our things, so we need to make a list … The book is inspired by Niña’s own experiences of moving to a new country with her young family, but will be relatable to any child who has moved house. Niña’s storytelling is simple and child-focused, and the book will come to life with detail to pore over – a winner for any kid (or adult) who loves list-making and cataloguing objects.We're Moving Away is the perfect book for any family facing change – no matter how big or how small. For ages 3 and up.‘This stunning book offers readers aged three and up a powerful message: amid any kind of change, they can find comfort and hope.’ – Books+Publishing
£11.69
Scholastic Australia Karma is a Cat
Book SynopsisMeredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button are much more thanfootnotes in the story of Taylor Swift's life. They're in hermusic videos and ads, they're on magazine covers with her and allover her social media, and they even travel with her when she goeson tour.
£9.49
Nimbus Publishing (CN) The Disappearing Boy
Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Neil MacLeod feels like a fish out of water. He''s trying to adjust to his new life in Ottawa, but it''s half a continent away from his friends in Vancouver, not to mention a whole lot colder. Even worse, his mother still refuses to tell him the truth about the father he''s never met.After being forced into an awkward visit with a grandmother he never knew existed, Neil stumbles across a clue to his father''s identity, and beins to unravel the mystery with some help from his new friend Courtenay. When he uncovers a shocking secret, and the truth about his unconventional family sinks in, Neil decides to run away, all the way to his grandfather''s horse farm in New Brunswick. A sensitive and moving story about growing up, The Disappearing Boy teaches us that every family is different, and love is never as simple as it seems on the surface.
£7.26
Inanna Publications and Education Inc. The Story of My Life Ongoing, by C.S. Cobb
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£9.74
Kids Can Press Families Around The World
Book SynopsisVisit and learn about other families from all around the world
£8.54
Greystone Books,Canada Birdsong
Book SynopsisBEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, KIRKUS, HORN BOOK, QUILL & QUIRE, GLOBE AND MAILWINNER OF THE TD CANADIAN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE AWARDFINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S AWARDAN AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LITERATURE HONOR TITLEA BOSTON GLOBE—HORN BOOK HONOR BOOKWhen Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But when she meets an elderly woman artist who lives next door, named Agnes—her world starts to change.Katherena and Agnes share the same passions for arts and crafts, birds, and nature. But as the seasons change, can Katherna navigate the failing health of her new friend?Award-winning author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships, shared passions, and spending time outdoors with the ones we love.Includes a glossary and pronunciation guide to Cree words that appear in the text.“Cree-Métis author/illustrator Julie Flett's smooth and lyrical words and gorgeous... images truly capture the warmth and solidarity of the female protagonists in this tender intergenerational friendship story.”—The Horn Book“Cycling from spring to spring, [Julie Flett’s] subtle, sensitive story delicately traces filaments of growth and loss through intergenerational friendship, art making, and changing moons and seasons.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)Trade ReviewAn American Indian Youth Literature Honor TitleA 2020 Boston Globe—Horn Book Award Honor Title: Picture booksA Capital Choices 2020 selectionA NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies 2020 TitleA Chicago Public Library "Best of the Best" Title“[Birdsong] shows young readers how new friends can sometimes ease them; that this friendship is an intergenerational one between fellow artists is an especially sweet touch. Emotionally stunning.”—Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)“Flett’s subtle, sensitive story delicately traces filaments of growth and loss through intergenerational friendship, art making, and changing moons and seasons. Cree-Métis words (defined in a small glossary) add an intimate layer of identity to the child’s lustrous narration, which shines against the spare beauty of rich illustrations by Flett.”—Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)“Simple and profound, this tender story is a reminder that finding a new friend can make a new place feel like home. Highly recommended for purchase.”—School Library Journal (Starred Review)“Birdsong is about embracing the many natural cycles that run through our lives.”—Quill & Quire (Starred Review)“Birdsong by Julie Flett...is an absolutely perfect picture book. Flett’s warm textured pencil and pastel illustrations are a perfect match for her stunningly lyrical text.”—Globe Books“Beautifully written and sensitively illustrated, Birdsong will gently and profoundly wash over readers in unexpected ways.”—Books to Borrow, Books to Buy“Perhaps most exciting, this fall sees a blossoming of books by Indigenous authors and illustrators, long largely overlooked by the industry. There are such established creators as Julie Flett (Cree/Métis), whose picture book Birdsong presents a lovely, quiet story of intergenerational friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews“Cree-Métis author/illustrator Julie Flett's smooth and lyrical words and gorgeous digitally composed pastel and pencil images truly capture the warmth and solidarity of the female protagonists in this tender intergenerational friendship story.”—Horn Book“Flett’s prose and art are characteristically pared down to reveal power in simplicity. The landscape and earth’s bounty are as integral as the people are to this tender story of nothing much—just life. But, after all, what else is there?”—Booklist“A beautiful, beautiful book about change, home, unexpected cross-generational friendships, time passing, and seasons. A warm and moving story with lovely, perfect illustrations.”—Baby Librarians“Flett fills this tender story with spare, precise language and vivid details…The text seamlessly incorporates Cree-Métis words [and] Flett’s earth-toned illustrations capture the seasons with a spare, minimalist beauty.”—Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast“Readers will understand that just like the seasons of nature, our human lives have seasons, too... Powerful.”—Imagination Soup“Birdsong is a solid choice for libraries looking to add culturally diverse selections to their collection. [...] The soft, muted color illustrations are reminiscent of Ezra Jack Keats’ in their simplicity and complement this quiet story about friendship”—School Library Connection
£12.34
Pajama Press Slug Days
Book SynopsisNow in paperback, a USBBY Outstanding International Book about the ups and downs of school and home life for one charismatic little girl with Autism Spectrum Disorder. On slug days Lauren feels slow and slimy. She feels like everyone yells at her, and that she has no friends. Today there is a different bus driver; Dan and Sachi are sitting in Lauren's seat on the bus; and Lauren's teacher interrupts her reading time. It is definitely a slug day. But not every day is like this. On butterfly days Lauren makes her classmates laugh, or goes to get ice cream, or works on a special project with Mom. Lauren has Autism Spectrum Disorder (an umbrella term that has included Asperger Syndrome since 2013), and she sees the world differently from many people. Sometimes this can be frustrating and makes Lauren want to flip her lid, especially at school where she learns differently from her classmates. But with support and stubbornness and a flair that's all her own, Lauren masters tricks to stay calm, to understand others' feelings, and to let her personality shine. She even manages to find common ground with her sticky, slobbery baby sister. Best of all, it is being different that gives Lauren insight into the insecurities of the new student, Irma. Award-winning author Sara Leach writes Lauren's endearing story with empathy and humor, and sends her flying off like a butterfly into a new chapter of life with a new friend.Trade ReviewPraise for Slug Days 2017 Foreword INDIES Juvenile Fiction Award Finalist 2018 ALA Schneider Family Middle School Book Award Finalist 2019 Chocolate Lily Award: Chapter Book/Early Novel nominee 2018 Huffpost, "17 Books That Promote Understanding of Autism" selection 2018 A Mighty Girl, "A Different Way of Thinking: 20 Books About Autistic Mighty Girls" selection 2018 USBBY Outstanding International Books List selection 2018 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens Spring Edition Starred Selection "Lauren's narrative voice is honest, poignant, and spot-on in describing her often baffled perceptions...Bender's pencil-and-digital illustrations appear on nearly every generously leaded spread. Her tender, winsome depictions of Lauren, sometimes endearingly engaged but other times steamy with anger, broaden the tale and make it accessible to even children transitioning to chapter books. This nondidactic effort is a fine, affecting addition to the literature for kids on the spectrum and for those who know those kids -- in short, for just about everyone."—Kirkus Reviews "Bender's pencil drawings readily reflect characters' frustrations and other emotions -- feelings that Lauren acknowledges she has trouble recognizing. Leach's empathetic novel should both open eyes and encourage greater patience and understanding."—Publishers Weekly "A necessary addition to elementary school libraries and a potential spark for a discussion about autism, Asperger's, or simply embracing differences."—School Library Journal "On 'slug days' Lauren feels 'slow and slimy.' She's aware of how her autism spectrum disorder makes her behave differently from her classmates, but that doesn't mean it's always easy to know how to act. The first-person narration makes Lauren's logic clear, even as readers may see why something she does is funny...Lauren has plenty of support from the adults around her, who provide hints about responding to social cues and strategies such as squeezing a ball or an eraser in stressful moments. (Leach's experience teaching students with ASD, mentioned in the appended author's note, shows in the specificity of these suggestions.) Lauren's happier 'butterfly days' become something to root for, as she bonds with her baby sister and eventually makes a friend. Frequent clear pencil and digital illustrations break up the sometimes-long paragraphs and should help young readers understand Lauren's emotions and others' reactions."—The Horn Book Magazine "Slug Days wisely presents autism as neither disability nor exceptionalism. It's a fact that Lauren lives with; it shapes her encounters without necessarily limiting them. At the book's core lies a wish that anyone can identify with: the need for a friend. This winsome, gentle introduction to differences will be a positive addition to school and home libraries."—Foreword Reviews "A thoroughly 'kid friendly' story that is as entertaining as it is informative, Slug Days is unreservedly recommended as an important and highly valued addition to preschool, elementary school and community library collections for children ages 4 to 8."—Midwest Book Review "In creating a nuanced, formidable character, Leach tackles a challenging topic with skill and even some lightness."—Quill & Quire "Slug Days is a sensitive, playful, lovingly told chapter book about school, friends, and days both good and bad, drawn from author Sara Leach's real-life experiences in classrooms....Whether she's making homes for insects, visiting her favourite tree, or playing with her baby sister, Lauren is a lovable character at the centre of a relevant story. I hope Slug Days reaches a wide audience of parents, teachers, librarians, and kids: it's a winner!"—Resource Links Magazine "Sara Leach's writing is dependable in its craftsmanship, including appropriate word choice for this age group, and Lauren's first-person voice is clear and direct. In addition, Rebecca Bender's engaging black-and-white illustrations offer consistent support for reading comprehension....[Slug Days] will find an audience in readers who wish to learn about diversity from a trustworthy source. Recommended."—CM Magazine "Author Sara Leach's experience teaching kids with ASD allows her to create a realistic portrayal of life through their eyes. This empathetic chapter book, filled with black and white illustrations on nearly every page, is perfect for sparking conversation with elementary school children about understanding and embracing differences."—A Mighty Girl, “A Different Way of Thinking: 20 Books About Autistic Mighty Girls" "This book would be a wonderful discussion starter, and would be helpful both for children who are on the autism spectrum as well as for their classmates and friends. The winsome illustrations on nearly every page should further endear Lauren to readers, and also encourage early chapter book readers....I liked everything about this book. The author managed to convey Lauren's difficulties without making her unlikable."—Youth Services Book Review "Sara Leach makes Lauren's voice young and blatant, focusing on what is important to the child and often ignoring what others deem priorities. Who the girl is, is undisguised....The voice is the most compelling element of Sara Leach's Slug Days, as it should be. Here is Lauren's story, up close and personal. Whether readers can empathize is not on Sara Leach but on the readers themselves because the author makes it clear and it is an arresting text spoken true by a child on the spectrum."—CanLit for LittleCanadians "As we see Lauren encounter different situations in her life, in the classroom, at home, and elsewhere, we learn the different types of challenges that she must deal with. This book works well to explain some of the typical challenges for children on the spectrum, and shows some of the different techniques that can help....The illustrations are charming simple black and white drawing, but give a sense of the situations Lauren finds herself in. A great choice."—Canadian Bookworm "5 out of 5 stars!!!...Sara Leach does a fantastic job of letting us into the mind of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This is a must read for anyone that works in a school system. This book should teach us patience and understanding. The illustrations are incredible also. They really depict the emotions that Lauren go through throughout her day."—Blazer Tales "This amazing book...offers a window into the world of a child with ASD...Slug Days is an easy to read story for children in late first, early second and older. The charming illustrations add so much to the story and will keep even a reluctant reader reading. This book is one that needs to be in every public and elementary collection."—Red Canoe Reader "Using Lauren's voice to tell her story gives it an immediacy and honesty that make it easier for readers to feel the frustrations she sees in her world....This perceptive and sensitive tale chronicles a week in the life of a young, determined girl who thinks differently than many others. She is learning and we are learning with her."—Sal's Fiction Addiction "This is a story that can be read by anyone of any age....You may not know anyone with Asperger's yet, but someday you probably will and if you have read this book, it will help you to understand and accept. A must for every school and professional library. Every teacher needs to read this as well."—Carla Johnson Hicks, Librarian "Through the story in this book the author helps us to see how even the simplest things can become monumental problems for someone with ASD. Readers will come to appreciate how hard Lauren tries, and they will be happy for her when she succeeds, and when she figures out how to help someone else who is having a hard time."—Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews “I feel annoyed reading books like this because I can really feel the pain that Lauren goes through. I have had teachers who didn’t understand me, and behaved very passive aggressively in response to my autism.…These books show how many autistic children experience life.”—Disability Rights UK, Aurelia (aged 11)
£999.99
Annick Press Ltd My Day With Gong Gong
Book SynopsisA day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can’t take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals he’s been paying more attention than she thought. With lighthearted, expressive illustrations by Elaine Chen, this charming debut expertly captures life in the city and shows how small, shared moments of patience and care—and a dumpling or two—can help a child and grandparent bridge the generational and cultural gaps between them. A glossary at the end of the book features translations of the Chinese words from the story into Chinese characters and English. *A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£7.99
Annick Press Ltd Abuelita and Me
Book SynopsisIn this poignant, empowering picture book debut, a girl and her beloved abuelita lean on each other as they contend with racism while running errands in the city. Spending time at home with Abuelita means pancakes, puddle-jumping, and nail-painting. But venturing out into the city is not always as fun. On the bus and at the grocery store, people are impatient and suspicious—sometimes they even yell. Sad, angry, and scared, the story’s young narrator decides not to leave home again...until a moment of empowerment helps her see the strength she and Abuelita share when they face the world together. Warm, expressive illustrations by Rafael Mayani highlight the tenderness in Abuelita and the narrator’s relationship.
£12.34
Annick Press Ltd The Mystery of the Painted Fan
Book SynopsisThe third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series’ exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and identity, with a supernatural twist.BOOK 3: THE MYSTERY OF THE PAINTED FAN Excerpt:When I shut the door, I hold my painted fan. I breathe in and out. I wonder . . . will Grandma Nội help me?Thoughtful and creative, Jacob is tired of being the baby of the family. He is ready to fully express himself in all of the ways that feel right to him, but not everyone seems as eager to accept change—even his own parents. He still loves hockey, yet he also wants to try something new, even if others may not understand. Confused and frustrated, Jacob turns to the beautiful fan his Grandma Nội gave him, which features all of the Vietnamese zodiac animals. With the mysterious fan and memories of Grandma guiding him, Jacob finds the power to remain true to himself, and show his family who he could be.
£7.49
Annick Press Ltd Show and Tell Early Reader
Book SynopsisBeloved Robert Munsch stories with text adapted for beginner readers, including a note from the author, reading tips, phonics exercises, and comprehension activities.Ben wants to take something really neat to school for show and tell. What could be neater than his new baby sister?This high-interest and fun story is easily relatable for all kids: finding something cool to share with your classmates is tricky for kids of any age!
£6.78
Nimbus Publishing Limited Jacob's Dilemma
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£9.86
Tundra Books Bright Lights and Summer Nights
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£15.29
Tundra Books Everyday Bean Tiny Beans Big Adventures Book 1
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£15.29
Portage & Main Press Returning to the Yakoun River
Book SynopsisBased on author Sara Florence Davidson's childhood memories, this illustrated story captures the joy and adventure of a Haida fishcamp.Every summer, a Haida girl and her family travel up the Yakoun River on Haida Gwaii, following the salmon.While their father fishes, the girl and her brotherspend their time on theland playingand learning from Tsinii (Grandfather).
£15.19
Portage & Main Press Heart Berry Bling
Book Synopsis On a visit to her granny, Maggie is excited to begin her first-ever beading project: a pair of strawberry earrings. However, beading is much harder than she expected! As they work side by side, Granny shares how beading helped her persevere and stay connected to her Anishinaabe culture when she lost her Indian status, forcing her out of her home community—all because she married someone without status, something the men of her community could do freely. As she learns about patience and perseverance from her granny’s teachings, Maggie discovers that beading is a journey, and like every journey, it’s easier with a loved one at her side. In this beautifully illustrated book, children learn about the tradition of Anishinaabe beadwork, strawberry teachings, and gender discrimination in the Indian Act.
£15.29
Gecko Press All's Happy that Ends Happy
Book SynopsisThe final book in the acclaimed and beloved chapter book series that celebrates Dani's special ability to be happy and make others happy too. It is spring and Dani is going to Rome for her father's wedding. But Ella is not invited; Dad said no. What will Ella think when she learns she hasn't been invited to her best friend's dad's wedding? This is the final book about Dani and Ella's friendship. The road between them has become longer and longer. They almost never meet. Will their friendship survive the distance?Trade ReviewDani is one of the most wonderful characters I've ever encountered. I love her tenacity, her sheer force of will and boundless energy ... a beautiful little book - sweet and joyful and so much fun * Readings *
£7.59
Gecko Press A Bird Day
Book SynopsisA funny and whimsical picture book about an ordinary family day, told through a bird family, from 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award recipient Eva Lindström. “Wash your beaks, it’s time for lunch—flies again today,” says Dad. After lunch the young birds get sent off to play—they sing, hunt mosquitos, compare leg size and poke grubs. This is how birds spend a day. Eva Lindström reflects the familiar and the absurd in human behavior through this funny bird family. We all recognize the family dynamics of bickering over fried mosquitos and worm pie—only the youngest is allowed to pick out the worms. Toddlers will recognize key moments in a perfectly down to earth day—play, mealtimes, stretching boundaries and sleep. With dry observations of human family behavior that adults will enjoy, this is a picture book to make all the family laugh and to read aloud together. Expressive faces, hilarious hairstyles, Dad’s great cooking, and a sister and brother’s everyday conversation combine in a heartwarming and completely individual picture book from a unique artist with an international following. Eva Lindström was awarded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2022 and has been nominated once for the Hans Christian Award and eight times for the August Award which she won in 2013. She is a major influence on picture and comic book artists worldwide. Translated from the Swedish edition by Julia Marshall. Other books from Eva Lindström My Dog Mouse Everyone Walks AwayTrade Review"A quiet story to read over and over." -- Kirkus Reviews"not to be missed." -- Youth Services Book Review, starred review"Quietly joyous." -- Five Books, Best Kids' Books of 2023"amusement comes from the view of birds as having so much—bickering, boredom, complaining—in common with humans." -- Publishers Weekly
£10.79
Medea Kalantar Honeycake: Special Magical Powers
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£14.39
Medea Kalantar Honeycake: Counting All My Blessings
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£11.99
Oneworld Publications Swan Boy
Book SynopsisLife isn’t easy for Johnny. He is trying to help his mum, he is looking after his little brother and he is going to a new school. Then Liam Clarke starts to bully him and it all begins to get a lot worse. But when Johnny gets some very surprising help from an unexpected source his life takes a dramatic turn. A magical story about finding your place and having the courage to fly.Trade Review'wonderful, heart felt and beautiful . . . utterly unpredictable' -- Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild‘A complex and beautiful story, though-provoking and well-written’. * Carousel *‘A moving story about grief, resilience and courage’. * Financial Times *'A tender tale of friendship, loss and fitting in - or not…the main character, Johnny, and his younger brother Mojo, will tug at all heartstrings' * Guardian *‘A beautiful and poignant story about friendship, acceptance and loss. Exquisite characterisation and lots of LEAPING.’ * Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher *‘Just finished Swan Boy with a tear in my eye and fireworks in my heart. Tender, funny, wise and just a little bit magical.’ -- Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild trilogy‘An incredibly uplifting novel about learning to be yourself. I loved it.’ -- Sarah Crossan, author of Apple and Rain
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers The Dog that Saved Christmas
Book SynopsisThe heart-warming tale of one boy and the dog that changes his life from a much loved and award-winning author. Jake is different from the other kids at school. He struggles when routines change and people's emotions are so hard to understand. Christmas can be even worse and often the festivities are just too much to bear. But when Jake finds a little dog lost in the street he unlocks a connection he's never had before. Together Jake and Susan form a special bond that helps him to understand the world around him, changing his life for the better. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+Trade Review"We love this poignant take … a great read" – Scottish Book Trust "A heart-warming festive story" – Scotsman "Made me stop and think … [Nicola Davies] explores a range of subjects with such a lightness of hand and deftness of touch, that no subject matter is too challenging" – Library Girl and Book Boy, Blog
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Queen of King Street
Book SynopsisThe Royal Family must learn to live like common people in this hilarious Barrington Stoke debut from the author of The Accidental Prime Minister. Unlucky Bertie has only gone and gambled away the entire family fortune. It's the last in a long line of disasters, and nobody is going to save the Montgomery family this time. But this is no ordinary family – this is the royal family, and Bertie is the Queen's brother. So it's goodbye to the palace and hello to a little house on King Street for these royals. Who knew getting jobs and fitting in with the neighbours could be so hard? It's time to sink or swim! A hilarious Barrington Stoke debut from Tom McLaughlin, author of The Accidental Prime Minister. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+Trade Review"Another hilarious tale with a political, satirical twist, but this time written with emergent readers in mind" – Big Issue North "Delightfully silly and very funny, but actually full of useful life lessons too" – LoveReading4Kids "Packed with Tom’s trademark, irresistible combination of slapstick and subtle humour … A triumph of chaotic and comedic storytelling" – Jo Clarke "A laugh-out-loud funny book" – Worlds Smallest Library, blog
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Daisy and the Unknown Warrior
Book SynopsisReluctant reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a captivating historical tale inspired by the true story of Britain’s Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The war has claimed the lives of thousands of men whose bodies will never make it home, and the Unknown Warrior will represent them all. As hundreds of people crowd to Westminster Abbey, Daisy knows she has to make it to the ceremony. Because although they call the warrior ‘unknown’, she is sure that he is her father …Trade Review"A powerful and important story" – Kate Heap, True Education Partnerships "An engaging story … Bradman skilfully melds together convincing characterisation and narrative with vivid historical detail about the period" – The English Association "Thoroughly enjoyable, this is a history lesson without the pain" – Books for Keeps "A beautiful and heartfelt reflection on the terrible sacrifices of a generation" – Lancashire Evening Post "First class. It brims with atmosphere, well drawn characters and is packed with history" – The Letterpress Project
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Floris Books The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow
Book Synopsis"Shadows were meant to stay stuck, like ears and promises."On the morning of Gail's birthday, she watches her shadow slip under the kitchen door. She's not surprised it decided to leave. Her dad has gone for good. Her big sister Kay, once Gail's best friend, has disappeared into sadness -- and now her shadow has left too. Determined to make things right, Gail chases after the shadows. But her adventures take her to unexpected places and she soon discovers that where there are shadows, there's darkness, and that she's not the only one looking for something missing...In a world of light and shadow, despair and hope sit side by side. Can Gail recover what the sisters have lost?A lyrical, immersive, and luminous tale of sisterhood, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells of bravery, the power of friendship, and being strong enough to ask for help when we really need it. Emily Ilett, winner of the 2017 Kelpies Prize, is an arresting, vital new voice in children's literature.Trade Review'Gail is a great heroine [and] a Scottish island is the perfect setting for a mysterious story of love, loss and courage.'-- Youth Services Book Review, 4.5 stars'Even though it is a fantasy with magical creatures, it is really about family relationships and dealing with depression. It is a moving and exciting read.'-- Teen Titles'This story is a delight, a quest that focuses on character while expertly handling multiple plot threads and providing a strong sense of place... Ilett's debut is full of feeling: the comfort of a folktale, the dazzle of the magical, and the trials and triumphs of life. Gail is a true heroine, and the world of children's literature is lucky to have her.'-- School Library Journal, Starred Review'There's a pleasing lyricism to this Scottish import, its quietly lovely prose and magical realist elements supporting Gails emotional journey as she rediscovers and honors the bond between sisters... The characters' love and care for the precious natural world around them highlights the synergy between environmental and familial ecologies, making this a good choice for fans of Hawkins' Journeys End.'-- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (Illinois)'Fluent and sophisticated storytelling combine with precise sensory detail and a tangible sense of place; characters both human and non- are real, multidimensional, and sympathetic. Even the shadows of petrels and the rocks themselves come to life. Ilett blends magic and reality so deftly that one can be mistaken for the other; both have a sharp, briny tang of the sea. Gail's ultimate triumph feels real and hard-earned... Fantastic in both senses of the word.'-- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review'Emily Illet's debut engages the reader with adventure, riddles, an array of outlandish characters and a real heroine. A lyrical, heart-warming adventure.'-- Joan Lennon'It is a unique and original story, striking a delicate balance between addressing real-life issues, from poaching to mental health, and creating a beguiling magical world... Like taking a swim in the Atlantic, youll find depth, darkness -- and plenty of sparkle.'-- Roaring Reads'Combining fantasy and realism, this is a beautifully written, gripping tale full of danger, loss, hope, friendship and the strength of sisterhood.'-- Children's Books Ireland Recommended Reads'An entertaining and original novel showcasing the power of courage and friendship.'-- Midwest Book Review'[A] very good story about love, life, loss and family. The characters will reach our youth with their search for self.'-- NetGalley Librarian'I enjoyed this book. It has a very strong vibe to it and artfully uses magical realism in a middle grade story setting. It's wistful, sometimes sad, but also full of meaning, and it doesn't dawdle in its pace.'-- NetGalley Reviewer'A lovely book that covers a sensitive issue'-- NetGalley Reviewer'A touching story'-- NetGalley Educator
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Andersen Press Ltd The Dragonsitter Detective
Book SynopsisDear Uncle Morton Are you sitting down? If you’re not, you probably should. Because I have some very bad news. Someone has stolen one of your dragons. Eddie’s mum is getting remarried, to Uncle Morton’s Scottish neighbour Gordon. But then Ziggy is stolen. It’s not long before Arthur is taken too. Eddie must track the thief down, rescue Uncle Morton’s dragons and get to the church on time. . .Trade Review"An accessible and fun read for readers growing in confidence and independence, whether new to the series or die-hard fans" * Carousel *
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Hachette Children's Group We Are Giants
Book Synopsis'A total page-turner...very moving and touching.' JACQUELINE WILSONA brilliantly funny and wonderfully warm-hearted story about love, family, and what it means to be different. Sydney thinks her mum Amy is the best mum in the world - even if she is a bit different. When everyone else kept growing, Amy got to four feet tall and then stopped right there. The perfect height, in Sydney's opinion: big enough to reach the ice cream at the supermarket, small enough to be special. Sydney's dad died when she was only five, but her memories of him, her mum's love and the company of her brave big sister Jade means she never feels alone . . . But when the family are forced to move house, things get tricky. Sydney and Jade must make new friends, deal with the bullies at their new school and generally figure out the business of growing up in a strange new town.And Sydney doesn't want to grow up - not if it means getting bigger than her mum...Trade ReviewA total page-turner...very moving and touching. * Jacqueline Wilson *It deals with topics that would be familiar to a lot of 9-12 year olds...refreshing and heartwarming, without being too sickly - well worth a read! * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *This book will have you well and truly hooked from the opening chapter [...] It's a truly wonderful and touching book that doesn't shy away from some important and sensitive issues. We loved it to bits! * ReaditDaddy *An engaging story that will appeal to fans of Jacqueline Wilson... The story weaves in a very informative explanation of the challenges of dwarfism through the prejudice and practical challenges Sydney's mum has to face in her daily life... -- Sue Magee * The Bookbag *...a touching and sensitive book, told with great insight and understanding; it is always realistic, does not gloss over the problems but gives a positive and encouraging spin. * Parents In Touch *For readers of Lara Williamson and R J Palacio, this début promises to be an original and warm-hearted take on grief, growing up and living with a disability. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *You can really relate to what they feel and think ... it's wonderfully written -- Kat Winter – Guardian Children’s Books Site Young Reviewer * The Guardian *It was refreshing to see such a diverse family ... I found myself wrapped up in the story and read it in one sitting. It is a book that will keep you turning the pages wanting more ... A truly thoughtful and moving read. * BookLoverJo *There is lots to talk about within the book and lots to like about it too. It doesn't set out to be too complex, but tells a story by wholeheartedly bringing its characters to life. The story has giant heart - although of course, size doesn't matter -- Clare Zinkin * Minerva Reads *We Are Giants is one of those books that I didn't know I needed in my life until I owned it, but now that I do it has pride of place. I hope many readers find this treasure. * Luna's Little Library *An important story that will stay with you for years to come. We Are Giants is a beautiful book about growing up, moving on and accepting who we are. Sydney is a heroine who will climb into your heart and stay there. -- Jane Elson, authorThis moving drama brings a fresh perspective to the diversity of family life. It is a positive and uplifting story, with fun characters and an emotional depth, that remains a light entertaining read. -- Alex Strick * The Booktrust *I would thoroughly recommend this book to readers of all ages and abilities. The author has taken what could have been quite heavy subject matter and made it charming and engaging if not a little emotional at times. * The Codpast *
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Sophie Spikey Has a Very Big Problem: A story
Book SynopsisToday Sophie Spikey has a very big problem. She has lost her shoes, again! There is no way she is asking her mum for help, though. I can fix it all by myself, she thought.Sophie did not have an easy start in life and now she cannot trust grown-ups to help her. Luckily, her new mum is good at guessing when Sophie needs a helping hand. Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter (who did not like asking for help), this is a story for children functioning at age 3-10.Trade ReviewThis set of books all deal with common emotional and behavioural difficulties of adopted and fostered children. Difficulties are introduced through characters who behave in ways that children can identify with. The text is simple, humorous and with illustrations that grab the reader's attention. The books could be used in many ways but I would see them as a springboard for adults (adoptive parents, social workers or carers) to begin to talk to children about feelings and behaviours. Read aloud, the stories may enable children to recognise that they are not alone and that other children also struggle. It is often difficult for parents or carers to know where to start in talking about these issues. This set of books provides a way of doing this without blaming the child. These books should be available in every adoption agency for use by social workers or to be lent to parents. -- Professor Julie Selwyn CBE, Director of the Hadley Centre for Adoption and Foster Care Studies, University of BristolSophie Spikey Has a Very Big Problem has helped my foster daughter with similar issues of not wanting to ask for help. She relates to Sophie very well and I have found it very helpful. She now asks for this book to be read to her. -- Sharlene, Foster Carer, Australia[These therapeutic parenting books] are the most valuable books on my book shelf. In my 11 years of fostering I have read many books, but these are different. They are people friendly but real - they are written by someone that has been through looking after traumatised children and who better to offer help, theories and guidance. Sarah has written her books simply which means the traumatised children respond to the characters and can express themselves through the books. I will be offering my copies to everyone that comes into my home to read...well done Sarah Naish and all involved... -- Foster CarerI love Sophie Spikey. She is so real! I can see little bits of her in several children I have fostered. The fact that she can't tell Mummy she has lost her shoes is sad - I can almost feel the feelings Sophie has myself! I bought a copy to use with future foster children and packed a copy for the 2 year old who was just leaving my care for adoption. -- Gill Powney, Foster CarerExcellent books! I have recommended them to every foster carer/adopter/professional I know! Our kids love them, and enjoy the fact that Sarah and Rosie 'get it'. 5 out of 5 stars. -- JS Bradley, AdopterIt is a precise and straightforward way of giving you other parenting techniques. It is written in the right amount of detail without making it complicated. -- S L McCueTable of ContentsSophie Spikey Has a Very Big Problem. A note for parents and carers, from the authors.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Charley Chatty and the Wiggly Worry Worm: A story
Book SynopsisCharley Chatty likes to talk. Charley talks so much that her mouth gets dry but there's just so much to say!"Why is the pavement brown?""I have got two shoes. Everyone has two shoes.""I can hear the radio. Who is on the radio? Why is there a button on the radio?"Sometimes, Charley's imagination takes over and she tells stories about things that didn't really happen. She doesn't mean to but she likes how it makes her feel important and the wiggly worry worm inside her belly goes away. Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter (who also liked to tell tales), this is a story for children functioning at age 3-10.Trade ReviewThis set of books all deal with common emotional and behavioural difficulties of adopted and fostered children. Difficulties are introduced through characters who behave in ways that children can identify with. The text is simple, humorous and with illustrations that grab the reader's attention. The books could be used in many ways but I would see them as a springboard for adults (adoptive parents, social workers or carers) to begin to talk to children about feelings and behaviours. Read aloud, the stories may enable children to recognise that they are not alone and that other children also struggle. It is often difficult for parents or carers to know where to start in talking about these issues. This set of books provides a way of doing this without blaming the child. These books should be available in every adoption agency for use by social workers or to be lent to parents. -- Professor Julie Selwyn CBE, Director of the Hadley Centre for Adoption and Foster Care Studies, University of Bristol[These therapeutic parenting books] are the most valuable books on my book shelf. In my 11 years of fostering I have read many books, but these are different. They are people friendly but real - they are written by someone that has been through looking after traumatised children and who better to offer help, theories and guidance. Sarah has written her books simply which means the traumatised children respond to the characters and can express themselves through the books. I will be offering my copies to everyone that comes into my home to read...well done Sarah Naish and all involved... -- Foster CarerExcellent books! I have recommended them to every foster carer/adopter/professional I know! Our kids love them, and enjoy the fact that Sarah and Rosie 'get it'. 5 out of 5 stars. -- JS Bradley, AdopterTable of ContentsCharley Chatty and the Wiggly Worry Worm.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Rosie Rudey and the Very Annoying Parent: A story
Book SynopsisToday Rosie Rudey has had enough! "Rosie, put your coat on, it's cold outside.""Rosie, bring your sandwich box to the kitchen, please." "Rosie, stop being nasty to your brother."LEAVE ME ALONE, she thought. Rosie did not have an easy childhood which has made her build a hard shell around herself so no one can get in. Luckily her new mum knows just how to help soften Rosie's hard exterior.Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter (who was also a bit prickly), this is a story for children functioning at age 3-10.Trade ReviewThis set of books all deal with common emotional and behavioural difficulties of adopted and fostered children. Difficulties are introduced through characters who behave in ways that children can identify with. The text is simple, humorous and with illustrations that grab the reader's attention. The books could be used in many ways but I would see them as a springboard for adults (adoptive parents, social workers or carers) to begin to talk to children about feelings and behaviours. Read aloud, the stories may enable children to recognise that they are not alone and that other children also struggle. It is often difficult for parents or carers to know where to start in talking about these issues. This set of books provides a way of doing this without blaming the child. These books should be available in every adoption agency for use by social workers or to be lent to parents. -- Professor Julie Selwyn CBE, Director of the Hadley Centre for Adoption and Foster Care Studies, University of Bristol[These therapeutic parenting books] are the most valuable books on my book shelf. In my 11 years of fostering I have read many books, but these are different. They are people friendly but real - they are written by someone that has been through looking after traumatised children and who better to offer help, theories and guidance. Sarah has written her books simply which means the traumatised children respond to the characters and can express themselves through the books. I will be offering my copies to everyone that comes into my home to read...well done Sarah Naish and all involved... -- Foster CarerExcellent books! I have recommended them to every foster carer/adopter/professional I know! Our kids love them, and enjoy the fact that Sarah and Rosie 'get it'. 5 out of 5 stars. -- JS Bradley, AdopterTable of ContentsRosie Rudey and the Very Annoying Parent. Note for parents and carers, from the authors.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers William Wobbly and the Very Bad Day: A story
Book SynopsisWilliam Wobbly is having a very bad day. He didn't want to go to school and when he got there things just got worse. The wobbly feeling got bigger and bigger and BIGGER until...Something happened to William Wobbly when he was very little which makes it hard for him to understand or control his feelings. Luckily, his new mum is here to help with his wibbly wobbly feelings. Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter (who used to have a lot of wobbly feelings), this is a story for children functioning at age 3-10 who struggle with sensory overload.Trade ReviewThis set of books all deal with common emotional and behavioural difficulties of adopted and fostered children. Difficulties are introduced through characters who behave in ways that children can identify with. The text is simple, humorous and with illustrations that grab the reader's attention. The books could be used in many ways but I would see them as a springboard for adults (adoptive parents, social workers or carers) to begin to talk to children about feelings and behaviours. Read aloud, the stories may enable children to recognise that they are not alone and that other children also struggle. It is often difficult for parents or carers to know where to start in talking about these issues. This set of books provides a way of doing this without blaming the child. These books should be available in every adoption agency for use by social workers or to be lent to parents. -- Professor Julie Selwyn CBE, Director of the Hadley Centre for Adoption and Foster Care Studies, University of BristolInspired brilliance, I hope there's a string of sequels.The perfect aid to reach out. -- Amazon Reviewer, 5 starsBrilliantly applicable for children with attachment difficulties or FASD. It not only helped my child to 'name his feelings' but gave me the right words to say to him - inspired and inspiring. I cannot wait to see the others in this series. Adoption and foster teams should keep them in stock for their carers! -- Amazon Reviewer, 5 starsAfter reading the William Wobbly book I used the information and terminology given to connect to my foster daughter. She was amazed that I could not only put into words, but that I could describe and understand how she was feeling. -- Marita Beardow, Foster Carer, Early Years Lecturer/Assessor, DerbyshireThanks to the William Wobbly book our little one has started to verbalise what those feelings in her tummy and head are, telling us her head feels very busy and she also recognised when her brother, who also has attachment disorder, was feeling wobbly. Huge breakthrough in our house! All thanks to your books. Can never thank you enough. -- Nicola Meikle-Green, Step Parent, West YorkshireI have just read William to my daughter, who has responded by saying "I get that wooshy feeling too." I wanted to shout "breakthrough" from the rooftops. In fact I think I will in a minute. Thank you so much. There is so much power finding the right words in a book for children. One happy mummy. -- Parent, AustraliaWilliam Wobbly arrived today. We read it before bed. Our normally bouncy daughter listened very carefully and would cuddle closer with each page. At the end she asked, "Is that real?" I told her it was a story written by a girl who had the same wobbly feelings that she sometimes has. She lunged forward, gave me a kiss, and said "I love you!" I assured her that she has a Mom who is going to help her with those feelings. -- M Swofford, Adopter, AmericaWhen mine arrived I read it to my guardian daughter and she liked it and read it again just now. She connected the wobbly feeling with being frightened and how she feels at pre-school. She's only 3 but emotionally younger. Brilliant book and I'm so pleased she was able to make the connection. Well done Sarah and Rosie, you're helping so many little ones and parents/carers. -- C Steed, Special Guardian[These therapeutic parenting books] are the most valuable books on my book shelf. In my 11 years of fostering I have read many books, but these are different. They are people friendly but real - they are written by someone that has been through looking after traumatised children and who better to offer help, theories and guidance. Sarah has written her books simply which means the traumatised children respond to the characters and can express themselves through the books. I will be offering my copies to everyone that comes into my home to read...well done Sarah Naish and all involved... -- Foster CarerExcellent books! I have recommended them to every foster carer/adopter/professional I know! Our kids love them, and enjoy the fact that Sarah and Rosie 'get it'. 5 out of 5 stars. -- JS Bradley, AdopterTable of ContentsWilliam Wobbly and the Very Bad Day. Note for parents and carers, from the authors.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers William Wobbly and the Mysterious Holey Jumper: A
Book SynopsisWilliam Wobbly is having lots of wobbly feelings one morning but his mum is so busy that she doesn't notice. William Wobbly's worries worsen when he notices small changes at school. "Where's my real teacher?!" he wonders. He hides under his desk and he chews holes into his jumper, but even that doesn't take the wobbly feelings away. Luckily, his mum is here to help him cope when he's afraid.Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter (who used to have a lot of wobbly feelings), this is a story for children aged 3-10 with problematic coping habits.Trade ReviewThis is a wonderful book for an audience hungry to see themselves in books and to find both their challenges and possible resolutions being shown -- Gayle Swift, co-founder of GIFT, who provide family coaching for adoptive families in America, and author of ABC, Adoption and MeMy 6 year old now understands and tells me when he is feeling 'wobbly like William -- Katie Munro, ParentTable of ContentsWilliam Wobbly and the Mysterious Holey Jumper. Notes for parents and carers
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Callum Kindly and the Very Weird Child: A story
Book SynopsisCallum Kindly is a kind and caring boy, who lives alone with his mum. That is until Katie Careful comes to stay with them who Callum thinks is a very weird child!Katie manages to get in the way whenever Callum wants to speak to his mum or have snuggle time. She cries and sulks on his birthday and she steals his toy car. Luckily, his mum can explain to him why Katie acts differently.Written by an adoptive mum and her daughter, this is a story that explains what it's like for children aged 3-10 living with foster or adopted children, or with new children in the family.Trade ReviewA much-needed resource to support birth children in fostering families. Through the character of Callum Kindly, they will recognise the mixed feelings often experienced in sharing their family with children who have had difficult and traumatic life experiences -- Dr Heather Ottaway, lecturer in Social Work with Children and Families, University of BristolThis [series of therapeutic parenting books] deals with common emotional and behavioural difficulties of adopted and fostered children... These books should be available in every adoption agency for use by social workers or to be lent to parents." -- Professor Julie Selwyn CBE, Director of the Hadley Centre for Adoption and Foster Care Studies, University of BristolThis is me, Mummy, I feel like that, I am not the only one, Mummy -- Beth, aged 9[The therapeutic parenting series] are the most valuable books on my book shelf -- Foster carerTable of ContentsCallum Kindly and the Very Weird Child. Notes for parents and carers.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Rosie Rudey and the Enormous Chocolate Mountain:
Book SynopsisRosie Rudey loves chocolate. It's her very favourite food, and it helps fill the empty feelings in her tummy. When her stupid siblings annoy her, Rosie wants nothing more than to eat lots and lots of chocolate. One day, Rosie takes all of her family's chocolate and forms her own enormous chocolate mountain. She thinks it is beautiful and it takes away all her fuzzy feelings. But then suddenly, there's no chocolate left! And now Rosie is going to throw up. Luckily, Mum understands why Rosie acts this way.Written by a mum who understands, and her daughter, who is adopted, this endearing story will help your whole family to feel a bit better.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Katie Careful and the Very Sad Smile: A story
Book SynopsisKatie Careful has just moved in with her siblings and their new parents. Even if she's sad or scared, she smiles and smiles to try and hide her wobbly feelings.She clings on to her Mum's leg and won't let go and she even follows her to the toilet, banging on the door to remind her that she's there. Luckily, her Mum understands why Katie acts this way. Written by a mum who understands and her daughter, who is adopted, this insightful story will help your whole family to feel a bit better.
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