Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health

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Book SynopsisPeriod. is everything you need to know about periods. PERIOD. Period. is a book for everyone; for children and adults, mums and dads, womb-owners and ex-womb-owners. There is no beating around the bush in this funny and informative book written and illustrated by Natalie Byrne, full of practical tips and advice from what a period actually is, to who and who doesn't have them. This book is a myth-busting must-read. For each book sold we will donate menstrual supplies to asylum seekers, refugees and those who can't afford them through Bloody Good Period.Trade Review"I wish I'd had this illustrated guide to periods as a teenager" Mashable; "Natalie Byrne's inclusive book on periods deserves shelf space" HuffPost; "Period. is a brilliant introduction to the subject." The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health

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Book SynopsisThis classic Berenstain Bears story is the perfect way to introduce children to what happens when they go to the doctor! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister, as they head to Doctor Grizzly’s office for their important check-ups where they will have their temperatures taken, their eyes examined, and their ears looked in. Includes over 50 bonus stickers!

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Book SynopsisSink your teeth into the plants that feed the world—flowers, fruits, seeds, and all! With its simple text and bright, appealing illustrations, this book is perfect for young readers learning about where their food comes from.  Clearly-labeled diagrams show the different parts of plants we use and eat—leaves of spinach and cabbage, the roots of carrot plants, and the wide variety of fruits, such as apples, berries, and tomatoes. Plants Feed Me explores the different types of seeds we eat— beans, nuts, rice, and even how wheat is ground into flour and used to make many other types of food.  Smiling children pick fruits and vegetables, and learn how plants grow from seeds, stretching toward the sky for sun and into the earth for nutrients. This celebration of fruits, vegetables, and more is sure to get kids interested in what''s on their plates!

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Book Synopsis2024 NAPPA Award winnerA playful, rhyming book for kids ages 3-7 on how to send loving, kind thoughts to yourself and others to make the world a better place.?Keep sharing your lovefrom morning till night.See the change you can makewith a love that shines bright.Worried or sad, grateful or glad, you can send good wishes to yourself, others, and the whole world with your thoughts! Just repeat these simple phrases: ?May you be protected and safe. May you feel happy and pleased. May your body be healthy, and may you live with ease.? This book teaches young readers that even from far away, you can wish others happiness, good health, peace, and safety. Starting with the individual child and extending outward to the whole universe, the rhyming couplets and beautiful art carry the reader through the thoughtful process of extending love and kindness to yourself and all those around you. The book makes a great daily ritual to increase lovingkindness, and if a child is having a rough time or witnessing outside struggles, they can use the repeated phrases in the book to find peace and calm.

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Book SynopsisEvery volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty year old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume: In PLAGUES, we get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Mom with everyone's favorite puppy!Spot loves spending time with his Mom.Whether playing hide-and-seek, baking a cake, or reading his favorite story, Spot and Mommy have lots of fun together. Perfect for Mother’s Day and all year long, this touching and heartwarming book is great for sharing.

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Book SynopsisFrom the joy of smearing glue on paper to the screaming delight of a bubble-blowing relay, kids love to play. In fact, it''s every kid''s built-in tool for experiencing the world at large. A parent-friendly encyclopedia, UNPLUGGED PLAY (A wonderful guide, says Daniel Goleman) offers hundreds and hundreds of battery-free, screen-free, chirp-and-beep-free games and fun variations that stretch the imagination, spark creativity, building strong bodies, and forge deep friendships...and keep kids busy at the table while mom or dad makes dinner.Trade Review"Top quality brain food for parents. Bobbi Conner consistently offers the best public radio there is for child-aware people, and everyone can afford it." - Dr. Penelope Leach, developmental psychologist and author of YOUR BABY AND CHILD."

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Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the sport of lacrosse. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

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Book SynopsisLenny the lion loves his grandpa, King Lion. But when King Lion starts to forget things, Lenny begins to worry. He can’t understand why grandpa keeps getting muddled and doesn’t want to play any more. Lenny doesn’t know what to do, but with a little help from grandpa’s old friends, perhaps he can find a way to help him remember…Trade Review"A sensitively told story about a child coming to terms with his Grandpa's dementia." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Truly beautifully illustrated and sensitive story about dementia" * Askews & Holts Library Service *"A supportive, honest, and needed explanation of Alzheimer's-type illnesses." * Kirkus Reviews *"A thoughtful picture book which will help keep the bond between grandparents & children strong" * My Book Corner *"Moving and sensitive... another classic" * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful and heart-wrenching young adult graphic novel takes a look at eating disorders, family dynamics, and ultimately, a journey to self-love.Valerie Chu is quiet, studious, and above all, thin. No one, not even her best friend Jordan, knows that she has been binging and purging for years. But when tragedy strikes, Val finds herself taking a good, hard look at her priorities, her choices, and her own body. The path to happiness may lead her away from her hometown and her mother''s toxic projectionsbut first she will have to find the strength to seek help.

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day of Dubious Deliveries.Find out the answers to questions you''ve always wanted to know about sleep.Every night, you fall asleep. But what happens next? Find out about the strange world of sleep, why we do it, how animals sleep, and what dreams are for.Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and illustrator!Companion to I Am Love and I Am Peace“Attractive . . . makes complex ideas simple and opens doors for optimistic discussion.” ―School Library Journal Discover the power of activism in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love! “How do I make a difference? It seems like a tall order for one so small. But beautiful things start with just one.” One seed to start a garden, one note to start a melody, one brick to start breaking down walls: Every movement and moment of change starts with purpose, with intention, with one. With me. With you. On the first page, the main character asks a beautiful bird, “How do I make a difference?” They doubt their ability to make a difference because they are “so small.” However, when the bird gives them a seed, Trade ReviewThis attractive title makes complex ideas simple and opens doors for optimistic discussion. * School Library Journal *Reynolds' loose, color-drenched illustrations radiate calm and peace, enhancing the meditative text's mood. * Horn Book Magazine *

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking picture book on depression with stunning illustrationsTrade ReviewNight Shift is a category-challenging book and this, I think, is one of its most important qualities. Giving permission for adults to engage with difficult and emotionally draining issues through the medium of a picture book is both innovative and oddly enough a piece of plain common-sense - if this is the best way to confront the topic at hand then there's no good reason not to use that format. * The Letterpress Project *Beautiful illustrations highlight the pain of depression... it's so important that books like this exist * Morley Observer *

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Book SynopsisPotty training becomes a funny, interactive game of discovery in this rhyming pull-the-tab book. Kids will laugh out loud as they make each animal’s poop appear by sliding the tab — and learn where they should go!Trade ReviewThe bird does it in the air, the dog does it on a lawn. But where should a child do it? On the potty, of course! “Works as both a biology lesson and potty-training encouragement…. A fun, new take on droppings." - Kirkus Reviews "A demonstrative, normalizing call for young readers to embrace their own bathroom ritual via the porcelain throne." -- Publishers Weekly"This rhyming pull-the-tab book can be used as pure entertainment or also as a potty training tool to convince your child that, no, they shouldn’t poop on a patch of grass outside your home." -- Romper"Pooping — everybody does it — and this is probably my NEW FAVORITE GIFT BOOK to give to babies. -- Imagination Soup"Kids will laugh out loud....Sure to appeal to kids' sense of humor." -- School Library Journal "Poop AND an interactive element?!?! I’m pretty sure “Where Do You Poop?” was made specifically for my silly kids. The read pull tabs to reveal the different types of poop from several animals, ultimately leading to how a child might potty. This would be a great potty training book!" -- Houston Library Finds“Potty training becomes a funny interactive game of discovery in this pull-the-flap book about animals’ toilet habits.” -- All Aboard

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Book SynopsisIndia faces a paradox of malnourishment and obesity, especially in children. Overweight kids are at risk of chronic diseases and mental health issues. Factors include genetics, sedentary lifestyles, and easy access to unhealthy foods. A book by a bariatric surgeon offers guidance on prevention and management of childhood obesity.

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Book SynopsisHave fun with face masks in this lift-the-flap, out-and-about adventure!Toddlers today are growing up in a world where adults wear face masks outside the house. Everyone is wearing them, from the bus driver to the shop assistant!In Smiley Eyes, Smiley Faces, they can take an interactive journey through the town, meeting different face-mask-wearers along the way. Toddlers can then lift the mask-shaped flaps to reveal the smiley faces underneath the bright, colourful masks. They can even lift their own mask at the end of the day with the surprise mirrored finale!Zoe Waring''s bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play as small children engage with the new world around us.(Please refer to the WHO guidelines for advice on children and the wearing of face masks.)This novelty Ladybird title:Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewInnovative, different, clever. These words describe the trio of books in this series - Relationship Navigators (9780764355554), Emotional Explorers (9780764355530), and Feelings Forecasters (9780764356247). The idea behind these "teaching guides" is to connect nature and its elements to the feelings and experiences children face in their everyday lives. More and more, the expectations and pressures on children, emotionally and academically, can feel stifling and confusing and these books can be a wonderful resource to healthily sift and push through conflicts, discomforts, and new experiences to become our best selves. (Ages 8-12) -- Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch

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Book SynopsisGoing through puberty can be a challenging time. This book explains how hormones cause various changes in the body for both boys and girls, as well as advice on how to cope with them. Useful tips are highlighted on how to handle topics from persistent spots to the most effective shaving methods. Readers will also gain insight on how to deal with stress at home and at school. Medical and technical terms are defined, and health is emphasized throughout.

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Book SynopsisCommunication is the sharing of information. It sounds easy, but that's not always the case. Did you know your body language and the tone of your voice are just as important as what you are saying? Learn to communicate with confidence in every situation.

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Book SynopsisWith very low level text, these books are simple introductions to how children can look after themselves and their physical and mental health. Questions throughout encourage children to talk about their ideas and experiences and engage children with the topic.The All About Me series helps young children to learn more about themselves, their body and their health. Read the other titles in the series: Family, Friends, Keeping Well, My Body, My Senses.

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Book SynopsisThe 2015 SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner for the Atlantic region!Even under the most normal circumstances, high school can be a painful and confusing time. Unfortunately, Lilianna’s circumstances are anything but normal. Only a few people know what caused her sudden change from model student to the withdrawn pessimist she has become, but her situation isn’t about to get any better. When people begin coming down with a quick-spreading illness that doctors are unable to treat, Lil’s worst fears are realized. With her parents called away on business before the contagious outbreak—her father in Delaware covering the early stages of the disease and her mother in Hong Kong and unable to get a flight back to New Jersey—Lil’s town is hit by what soon becomes a widespread illness and fatal disaster. Now, she’s more alone than she’s been since the “incident” at her school months ago.With friends and neighbors dying all around her, Lil does everything she can just to survive. But as the disease rages on, so does an unexpected tension as Lil is torn between an old ex and a new romantic interest. Just when it all seems too much, the cause of her original trauma shows up at her door. In this thrilling debut from author Yvonne Ventresca, Lil must find a way to survive not only the outbreak and its real-life consequences, but also her own personal demons.The paperback edition will include bonus materials and a sample chapter from Yvonne Ventresca's upcoming YA novel, Black Flowers, White Lies.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2015 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award for the Atlantic region Shortlisted for the West Australian Young Readers Book Award “The best novels are multi-layered, presenting the reader with new questions at every turn of the page. Pandemic is truly exceptional in that regard—its teen protagonist, Lily, is stuggling with a dark secret from her past, her first tentative romances, and a horrifying pandemic that throws her town into utter chaos. Ventresca’s debut novel will appeal to those who love realistic coming of age stories, romances, or disaster fiction. Bravo!” —Mike Mullin, award-winning author of the Ashfall trilogy “Yvonne Ventresca’s debut novel hits the ground running and never stops until the last page. This fast paced story about a teen who struggles to regain her sense of safety after an assault will have you reading well into the night. You’ll have to find out how Lil survives . . . alone . . . surrounded by death . . . and fearful her attacker will return at any moment. Pandemic is an exciting new addition to young adult books.” —C. Lee McKenzie, author of Sliding on the Edge and The Princess of Las Pulgas “A suspenseful, authentic, and emotional narrative makes Pandemic a gripping and powerful story. . . . Riveting and terrifyingly real with moments of hope that shine through when you least expect it, Pandemic is one that will stay with you long after you read the last page.” —Amalie Howard, author of the Alpha Goddess and Aquarathi series and the Riven Chronicles “As is to be expected in an apocalyptic novel, there is no shortage of tension or death and a few gruesomely dead bodies, but teen disaster fans will likely appreciate that the high schoolers are portrayed as good, helpful people, but certainly not perfect.” —Booklist “This is an engrossing apocalyptic story, told through Lil’s eyes and newsfeeds as her neighborhood, then the East Coast, and finally the entire U.S. buckles to its knees as the pandemic spreads. . . . Themes of friendship and coming together in a crisis carry the novel.” —School Library Journal “Ventresca just manages to take it to new and interesting places by making her main character one who is forced to deal with the emotional struggles of abuse in the midst of the end of the world.” —School Library Journal/Teen Librarian Toolbox “In her first novel, Ventresca pulls together three unrelated themes to create a medical thriller/romance. . . . This realistic page-turner will keep most readers enthralled.” —Kirkus Reviews “I can honestly say this is one of my favorite reads thus far this year and easily ranks in my top 25 favorite disaster novels. Yeah, it is that good. . . . It is obvious the author has done her homework.” —Survival Weekly “Pandemic is a fast and gripping story. . . . The plot never failed to impress me; there was always a surprise around the corner.” —Teen Ink “I love how the author spins her own unique twist into what might have been yet another deadly-disease-plague-that-kills-everyone story.” —YA Books Central “Pandemic is a win. I never put it down, and never wanted to. It terrified me, excited me, and moved me. It even threw in some swooniness and charm just for giggles.” —The YA Buzz “An intriguing story about emotional trauma, fear, danger, and the will to survive you won’t want to put down.” —KidsBookshelf.com “This book really speaks about the resiliency of the human spirit.” —Shelf Full of Books “The brilliance of this book lies in its simplicity, its crispness, its economy of detail, its characterization, and especially in its mastery of psychological horror.” —Boy Book of the Month Blog

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