Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Disability, impairments and special needs

Book SynopsisThe third book in the funny and joyful series Katherine Applegate has called “tender and important,” by National Book Award finalist Elana K.

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Book SynopsisThe third book in the funny and joyful series Katherine Applegate has called “tender and important,” by National Book Award finalist Elana K.

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Book SynopsisDebut author Brita Sandstrom arrives with an unforgettable modern folktale of the darkness around and inside us, and the courage it takes to keep hope alive. “Hollow Chest is remarkable on so many levels—its exquisite writing, its startling originality, its deep empathy. An astonishing debut.” —Anne Ursu, award-winning author of The Lost Girl Charlie has been having nightmares. Eyes watching him in the night, claws on his chest, holding him down. His dreams have been haunted for years, ever since German bombs rained down on London, taking his father’s life, taking his city’s spirit, taking his beloved brother, Theo, off to war in France.Now Charlie is left to take care of his grandpa Fitz while his mother works, waiting for the day when Theo will come home. And with World War II nearly won, that day is almost here. Grandpa Fitz warns Charlie that soldiers sometimes come bac

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Book SynopsisDr Sylvia Moody has a PhD in Psychology, a diploma in Clinical Psychology and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She runs the Dyslexia Assessment Service in London. She has written children's books and is co-author of Dyslexia in the Workplace (Whurr Publishers, The Dyslexia Adults Link Book of the Year 2000).Trade ReviewThis book delivers the help and information these young adults need to understand and tackle their problems. * Sunday Herald *

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Book SynopsisA Newbery Medal WinnerAll summer Sara Godfrey has fretted over herself, her impossible body, her terrible new haircut. One moment she's elated, the next, she's in tears. And she can't figure out why. Maybe her wildly changing moods are tied to the sudden and unaccountable appearance of the swans, which hold the rapt attention of Charlie, Sara's mentally handicapped brother, who she loves far more than herself these days. In fact, it will be the sudden disappearance of Charlie that will compel Sara to abandon her own small, annoying miseries, and lose herself in searching for him. In her anguish, Sara turns to Joe Melby, whom she has long despised, and together they search through the dense woods and rough fields to find him. Sara knows that she will never be the same again.A compelling story.—Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisMary is fed up of being wrapped in cotton wool by her gran. Being blind doesn''t mean that she can''t look after herself. So Mary decides to go down to the sweetshop by herself for the first time but the trip is more eventful than she could ever have imagined and the shop is burgled whilst Mary is in there! How will she escape and get home safely?

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Book Synopsis''I wish I had a dog . . . It could be a big dog or a little one. It could be any colour or breed. Just most of all I''d like a hearing dog.''Eleven-year-old Jake is dreading his new school. No one understands how hard it is for him to make friends.But then Jake meets Echo. Echo is a stray puppy, training to be a hearing dog. With Echo by his side, Jake''s confidence grows.But then something terrible happens and Jake and Echo are separated. Determined to find his way back to Jake, Echo sets out on the difficult journey home.With a long road ahead and danger all around, have Jake and Echo lost each other forever??Trade ReviewIf you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this * Express *A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate * The Times *Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling . . . Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers * LoveReading *

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Book SynopsisA powerfully moving novel from a three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Evie Thomas is not who she used to be. Once she had a best friend, a happy home and a loving grandmother living nearby. Once her name was Toswiah. Now, everything is different. Her family has been forced to move to a new place and change their identities. But that's not all that has changed. Her once lively father has become depressed and quiet. Her mother leaves teaching behind and clings to a new-found religion. Her only sister is making secret plans to leave. And Evie, struggling to find her way in a new city where kids aren't friendly and the terrain is as unfamiliar as her name, wonders who she is. Jacqueline Woodson weaves a fascinating portrait of a thoughtful young girl's coming of age in a world turned upside down A National Book Award Finalist

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Book SynopsisTHE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER and ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT NOVELS OF OUR TIME FOR YOUNG READERSCaitlin has Asperger's. The world according to her is black and white; anything in between is confusing. Before, when things got confusing, Caitlin went to her older brother, Devon, for help. But Devon was killed in a school shooting, and Caitlin's dad is so distraught that he is just not helpful. Caitlin wants everything to go back to the way things were, but she doesn't know how to do that. Then she comes across the word closure--and she realizes this is what she needs. And in her search for it, Caitlin discovers that the world may not be so black and white after all.Powerful.--Publishers WeeklyA strong and complex character study.--The Horn BookAllusions to Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, the portrayal of a whole community's healing process, and the sharp insights into Caitlyn's behavior enhance this fine addition to the recent

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Book SynopsisFor the past five years, Hayley Kincaid and her father, Andy, have been on the road, never staying long in one place as he struggles to escape the demons that have tortured him since his return from Iraq. Now they are back in the town where he grew up so Hayley can attend school. Perhaps, for the first time, Hayley can have a normal life, put aside her own painful memories, even have a relationship with Finn, the hot guy who obviously likes her but is hiding secrets of his own. Will being back home help Andy’s PTSD, or will his terrible memories drag him to the edge of hell, and drugs push him over? The Impossible Knife of Memory is Laurie Halse Anderson at her finest: compelling, surprising, and impossible to put down.

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Book SynopsisChallenging notions of what constitutes 'normal' and 'pathological' bodies, this ambitious, agenda-setting study theoretically reinvigorates disability studies by reconceptualising it as 'studies of ableism' focusing on the practices and formations of able-bodiedness to uncover what it means to be 'able' rather than 'disabled'.Table of ContentsForeword by Professor Dan Goodley PART I: COGITATING ABLEISM The Project of Ableism Internalized Ableism: The Tyranny Within Tentative Disability: Mitigation and its Discontents Love Objects and Transhuman Beasts?: Riding the Technologies PART II: SPECTRES OF ABLEISM The Deaf Trade: Selling the Cochlear Implant Print Media Representations of the 'Unco-operative' Patient: The Case of Clint Hallam Disability Matters: Embodiment, Teaching& Standpoint Pathological Femaleness: Disability Jurisprudence& Ontological Envelopment Disability Harm& Wrongful Life Torts Searching for Subjectivity: The Enigma of Devoteeism, Conjoinment and Transableism Afterword: From Disability Studies to Studies in Ableism?

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Book SynopsisPablo thinks differently!Join Pablo and his friends in a lovely and heartwarming story! Pablo and his friend Wren don''t want to go to sleep because they think they will disappear. The rest of Pablo''s friends rally round them and help them understand that there is nothing to be worried about at night time.All Pablo books are written by writers on the autistic spectrum and are grounded in the real-life experiences of autistic children.

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Book SynopsisSometimes your face doesn''t show how you are feeling.Pablo wants to go to his cousin Lorna''s house, but his mum sees the expression on his face and thinks that he doesn''t want to go!Pablo is autistic and he sees the world in a different way. Together with his friends, the Book Animals, he comes up with a way to let people know what he is thinking!

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Book SynopsisAn unmissable and uplifting debut novel for fans of John Green and Jennifer Niven. Jonas had done two things when he''d come home from the hospital for the first time after The Accident.1. He''d taken a permanent marker and scribbled out the lower half of the left leg on his Bones of the Human Skeleton poster, which had hung on his closet door since fifth grade.2. He''d looked at the newly altered poster and cried, for the first time after and the only time since._______Jonas Avery has lost his leg in a terrible car accident. All he wants is to leave for college, where he can finally start over.Brennan Davis is dreading leaving home. It is the only place she can manage her anxiety.When Jonas and Brennan meet by chance the summer before they move away, can they push each other to overcome what''s holding them back? And will allowing themselves to fall in love be the most daring thing of all?

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Book SynopsisWith shades of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES and FIVE FEET APART, THE WORLD BETWEEN US is a powerful and thought-provoking story about falling in love with someone a whole world apart.Alice may be bed-bound, but every day Stream Cast brings the world to her. From the streets of Tokyo to a masterclass in video games, she experiences other people''s wild and exciting lives all without ever leaving her room.But everything changes when Alice is introduced to a new streamer.Rowan encourages Alice to stop watching, and start taking control. But Rowan has a secret he''s trying to hide from Alice - and from himself.As Alice and Rowan build a bigger and more beautiful world together, their secrets threaten to tear them apart. Would you risk everything for love?PRAISE FOR SARAH''S PREVIOUS NOVEL, OUTSIDE''Impossible to put down - this is a writer to watch.'' C.J. Skuse''This is well-written, [and] sensitive on issues.'' Books for Keeps

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Noisy Party, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.There is a party at Lorna''s house. It is very noisy! Pablo does not like the noisy party.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Are you Sad, Pablo? a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Pablo''s face is sad, but he is not sad. Pablo wants to play with Lorna, but how can he tell Mum?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisThe next amazing book in THE DREAM TEAM series!Praise for Jaz Santos vs. The World:''Exciting, original and heart-warming'' - Jacqueline Wilson''Priscilla Mante is an author to watch'' - Aisha Bushby---A heart-warming, inclusive and funny new story about three big F''s: friends, following your dreams and football!Hi! I''m Charligh, and one day I''m going to be a big star. I''m full of PIZZAZZ after all, and everyone I''ve ever met tells me I''m unforgettable. In a good way, I think . . . I''ve always loved attention, but at the moment, there''s a teeny tiny chance I''m getting it for all the wrong reasons. For starters, me and my very-nearly-world-famous team, the Bramrock Stars, are trying to win big against our rivals in the new league. But I can''t stop tripping over the ball! And although I''ve got my dream part in the school play, the words just won''t stick in my head. What''s gTrade ReviewReviews for The Dream Team: Jaz Santos vs. The World: Exciting, original and heart-warming * Jacqueline Wilson *

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Book SynopsisCHILDREN''S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS - SHORTLISTEDBLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS BEST BOOK WITH FACTS - LONGLISTEDOBSERVER CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE MONTHDiscover the award-winning true story of one girl''s journey growing up autistic and undiagnosed a must-read book about autism, neurodiversity and embracing who you are - for kids and adults alike. If you''ve ever felt different, out of place, like you don''t fit in - this book is for you. ''This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic.'' - Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark''I REALLY love it. It''s the book I wish I''d had when I was a kid. Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself'' - Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl SeriesHonest, real and downright brilliant' - Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired BrainsHi! My name is Abigail and I'm autistic.But when I was a child I didn't know I was autistic. In fact - it wasn't until I was in my thirties that I discovered my neurodivergence and my life finally started to make sense.This book follows my journey of self discovery from childhood through adulthood, as I attempt to navigate the confusing world around me - a world predominantly built for neurotypical brains.In this book you'll find:VERY IMPORTANT FACTS about neurodiversity, neurodivergence, autistic traits, autism and gender, sensory sensitivities, social communication, emotions, friendships, bullying, sensory overload, meltdowns, family, school, special interests, masking, puberty AND MOREVERY PERSONAL STORIES involving toilets, cats, poo, swimming pools, my ridiculous family, my slightly unusual way of trying to make friends, falling up the French stairs wearing a skirt, getting locked in a cinema overnight and MORE embarrassing (and often hilarious) moments like thesePLUS TIPS for supporting the neurodivergent people in your life, advocating for your own needs as a neurodivergent person, and learning to embrace what makes you different.It's for children. It's for adults. It's for neurodivergent people. It's for neurotypical people. It's for parents, carers, siblings, teachers, librarians, psychiatrists, doctors, nurses - and everyone else too.Basically - it's for you.EXTRA IMPORTANT AND LITTLE KNOWN FACT: A Different Sort of Normal is also indirectly a story about growing up as an auDHD person - because nearly a year after this book was published I received my ADHD diagnosis!Discover why readers love A Different sort of Normal:Funny, poignant and wise, with a rich seam of understanding and empathy . . . one of the best children''s non-fiction books I''ve read in a long time' The BooksellerProbably the most accessible & engaging book I have ever read' Dyslexic ReviewsInsightful, accessible and easy to navigate, this is an essential book for autistic and allistic (non-autistic) readers of all ages' BookTrust''Funny, fascinating . . . a rewarding and highly entertaining read'' GuardianA hugely engaging, funny and informative account of being neurodivergent' ObserverEmpathic, informative, hilarious, endearing gem of a book' - ****** Reader ReviewMy 9yr old has read this cover to cover so many times but I'd recommend it for a huge age range including adults tooThis book was our favourite and most useful purchase post diagnosis. It is written with such care, kindness and good humour about many of the insights into autistic life that would never feature in the DSM.' - ****** Reader ReviewI'm so happy this book exists. It's laugh-out-loud funny, warm and wise. Abigail Balfe is like the fun but ultimately responsible and trustworthy big sister all autistic kids need in their lives.' ***** Reader ReviewThis helped me feel seen and heard as a late dx''d adult. My local autism services now recommend this book to newly diagnosed people as it is easy to digest with lots of personal anecdotes as well as facts about autism written in an easy to understand way.' ****** Reader ReviewAlthough I don't have Autism, I do have ADHD. If you are familiar with ADHD, you may or may not know that a lot of ADHD symptoms overlap with autism. I instantly felt a connection with Abigail, her brain ticks like mine, and it's fantastic! I wish little me who struggled growing up, had this book to read. I instantly felt like someone else understands me without having to say anything' ****** Reader ReviewTrade ReviewA funny, fascinating illustrated memoir that conveys - via joyous tangential leaps, vivid doodles and informative notes - how it felt to grow up autistic and undiagnosed . . . a rewarding and highly entertaining read * Guardian *I REALLY love it. It's the book I wish I'd had when I was a kid (I'd have known I was autistic immediately, right down to the cats). Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself * Holly Smale *Illuminating * The I Paper *A hugely engaging, funny and informative account of being neurodivergent * Observer *This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic. I loved it! * Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark *Funny, poignant and wise, with a rich seam of understanding and empathy . . . one of the best children's non-fiction books I've read in a long time * The Bookseller *Insightful, accessible and easy to navigate, this is an essential book for autistic and allistic (non-autistic) readers of all ages * Booktrust *An amazing, life-changing hug of a book I wish I had when I was growing up. It's funny, eye-opening and supremely reassuring and an important, myth-busting look into autism and how that experience can vary so much. For anyone and EVERYONE who has ever felt different. Time to reclaim it and celebrate it * Rashmi Sirdeshpande *This book is a great explainer, full of empathy for different situations, which explodes many misconceptions about autistic people along the way! I wish I had had this available many years ago when teaching an autistic child on a one-to-one basis * Love Reading 4 Schools *What a difference Abigail Balfe's new book is going to make for so many people! A Different Sort of Normal is a wonderful blend of humour, information & reassuring comfort * Emma Perry *Highly illustrated, beautiful and an essential book for young autistic people * Lizzie Huxley-Jones *

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Book SynopsisThis body positive picture book is a vibrant, joyful, and judgement-free celebration of every body shape and size.My body, your body, every different kind of body!All of them are good bodies! BODIES ARE COOL!This heart-warming, inclusive book, filled with detailed and friendly illustration is a celebration of every kind of body that exists in the world. Through an empowering, rhythmic text that is perfect for reading aloud, little ones can explore various skin tones, body shapes, hair types, and more, in an accessible way that instills body positivity and confidence.The picture book debut from talented author/illustrator Tyler Feder, whose inclusive artwork - full of warmth and humour - has earned her a large social media following through her brand, Roaring Softly.Trade ReviewA bustling celebration of body positivity that lovingly features bodies, skin, and hair of all kinds . . . Feder chooses clear and unapologetic language to describe body characteristics, challenging the negative connotations that are often attached to those bodies . . . Depicting societally marginalized human bodies in all their joyful, normal glory, this book is cool. * Kirkus, starred review *This inclusive book shows and celebrates all types of bodies in the park, in the pool, at a party-everywhere. That's exactly where all our bodies are . . . . It's truly transformative not only to be seen by others but to see yourself. To see yourself just as you are. To see yourself included. To see your body as good, as cool . . . a great resource to start conversations about fatphobia and anti-fat bias and to help a kid struggling with their self-image. * Lisa Fipps, author of Starfish *This joyous, uncompromising, vividly illustrated picture book celebrates bodies-everybody'sbodies. Each page is dedicated to one physical aspect: height, size, shape, skin color, arms,tummies, scars, prosthetics-just about any feature that young kids might notice (and commenton). Three lines of rhymed verse list various manifestations ("Leg hair, armpit hair, / fuzzy-lipand-chin hair, / brows-meet-in-the-middle hair") followed by the repeated message: "Bodies arecool!" The wonderfully detailed illustrations (drawn by a "left hand with a crooked index finger,"according to author and illustrator Feder) spill from the pages, showing an array of multicultural,multiabled, multishaped characters of all ages fully enjoying everyday activities: the beach, anice-cream store, a picnic, and so on. The spread that showcases eyes ("Hazel eyes, browneyes,/ monolids and round eyes, / Blind and wearing-glasses eyes") is set in a dark movietheater, with the glowing whites of characters' eyes emphasizing the variations. This would makea great read-aloud, especially as the "Bodies are cool!" refrain invites audience participation.Intended for young audiences, this unabashed promotion of body positivity packs a punch andreminds readers to respect and love every body-including their own. This is a timely messagewith universal applications. -- Kathleen McBroom * Booklist *"Big bodies, small bodies,/ dancing, playing, happy bodies!/ Look at all these different bodies!/ Bodies are cool!" In an act of resistance against ubiquitous, homogenous images of human figures, artist Feder (Dancing at the Pity Party) offers up an inclusive celebration of endless variation in rousing verses and group settings, including public transit, a seasonal market, and a pool. Feder employs bold black linework and a luscious palette of candy colors. Bouncy text, on each page ending with the refrain "bodies are cool," attends people of varying abilities, ages, body shapes, religions, skin tones, and hair textures; a range of gender identities and sexual orientations are shown throughout. In one outdoor campfire scene, two brown-skinned adults snug- gle-one shirtless with top surgery scars, the other with stretch marks and leg hair who wears a crop top and shorts. Across the spread, someone breastfeeds an infant in a hammock, and a variety of ethnically varied kids-one hijabi, one wearing an eye patch-play around a tree. With such a joyfully inclusive range of humans, all taking part in community and taking pleasure in each other's company, it's hard to imagine a stronger statement of body affirmation and pride. * Publisher's Weekly *

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series. Please note that the eBook edition does NOT Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Goodnight Pablo, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Pablo cannot sleep in the dark. He does not like the dark. He draws his friends.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information. Register to access free online resources including exercises, lesson plans and answer keys. Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock a digital book and audio edition (not available with the eBook). The print edition also contains activities to help children develop speaking, listening, writing and critical thinking skills.

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Book SynopsisLadybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3­-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written by experts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points. Perfect for learning English in school or at home Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig, Roald Dahl and Eric Carle Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR) Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents Pablo Chooses his Shoes, a Level 1 Reader, is Pre-A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 Starters tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, using the present tense and some simple adjectives.Pablo is going to Granny''s house today. Can we go, too? ask Pablo''s friends. Pablo''s blue shoes ask can we go, too?Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

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Book SynopsisThis inspiring picture book tells the true story of world-famous deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie.This is a story of music.Of obstacles.Of strength and hard work.Of all you can accomplish when you dream.As a child, Evelyn Glennie''s ears began to hurt. Voices became distant whispers. Ringing phones sounded like muffled crunches in her ears. But when she was told that she would need to wear hearing aids for the rest of her life, Evelyn was determined that this this would never stop her from playing music. Instead of giving up on her dreams, Evelyn found new ways to listen...With stunning illustrations from Devon Holzwarth, and a special note from Evelyn Glennie herself, this is the perfect book to inspire children to never give up on their dreams.

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Book SynopsisTessa StricklandTessa Strickland is a writer and editor living in North Somerset. She is co-founder and former editor-in-chief of Barefoot Books (1993-2016) where, writing as Stella Blackstone, Oscar Seaworthy, and as herself, Tessa has written over 30 picture books, including My Granny Went to Market, The Gigantic Turnip, and Port Side Pirates.

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Book SynopsisJuliet believes girls like her - girls with arthritis - don''t get their own love stories. She exists at the edges of her friends'' social lives, skipping parties to play online chess under a pseudonym with strangers around the world. There, she isn''t just ''the girl with crutches''.Ronan is the new kid: good looking, smart, a bad boy plagued by guilt over what happened to his brother Ciaran. Chesslife is his escape.Juliet thinks Ronan thinks someone like Ronan could never be interested in someone like her - and she wouldn''t want him to be anyway - he always acts like he''s cooler than everyone else.Little do they know they''ve already discovered each other online, and have more in common than they think . . .Trade ReviewThis is romance with substance * Irish Times *A teenage love story that is both romantic and believable * Bookseller *A thrilling will-they-won’t-they rollercoaster ride of a plot . . . The First Move is that story that’ll move readers while putting great big grins on their faces. * LoveReading *Everything a YA contemporary novel should be: full of warmth, growth, and romance . . . beautifully relatable and a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy. * Paper Lanterns *

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Book Synopsis''Short chapters and charming illustrations mean this gentle story is perfect for early readers'' - BookTrustJoin Lizzie and Lucky on another mystery-solving adventure - this time at a magic show! Perfect for fans of Holly Webb and Anisha, Accidental Detective.Young detective Lizzie and her puppy, Lucky, are off to a magic show. But during the performance, a world-famous rabbit disappears - and not on purpose!Can Lizzie and Lucky find Rudy the rabbit, get to the bottom of who stole him, and why?With charming illustrations throughout, and fun activities to try!Trade ReviewShort chapters and charming illustrations mean this gentle story is perfect for early readers. Animal lovers will enjoy the tips on how to care for rabbits at the back, as well as the details in the story. Lizzie and her family and Ted all use sign language, which is effortlessly incorporated as a normal part of day-to-day life. The author's own experience of partial deafness means that she's keen to share this beautiful language, and at the back she's included the letters of the alphabet in British sign language, and some words to learn. * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisAfter years working in children's entertainment, Louise Gooding channelled her creativity into writing. Louise has a keen interest in sharing stories that feature characters that stand out, are different, and who have something to say. Inspired by stories from her own experiences and those of her family, she took up writing to find a way of discussing neurological and physical diversity, and how to explore other sensitive issues within children's books.

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Book SynopsisDive into this enchanting story that takes children on a mindful journey by encouraging them to listen out for birdsong When Felix finds a feather on his windowsill, he is eager to uncover what bird it belongs to. But the answer comes to him in a way he least expects it to, by simply taking a moment to pause, and listen to the music of the birds around him.Children aged 3-5 will love to learn about birdsong, capturing the calm and clarity we can find when we clear our heads to be more mindful. This beautiful book places thoughtful, lyrical words alongside stunning illustrations to make this a simply captivating read for little ones. What's more, at the end of the story are some simple mindfulness techniques that toddlers and carers can enjoy practising together in everyday life.Inside the pages of this beautiful book about birdsong, you'll find:- A wonderful story combining mindfulness and nature that encourages readers to use the calmin

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Book SynopsisI'm obsessed with abandoned things. Siena's obsession began a year and a half ago, around the time her two-year-old brother Lucca stopped talking. Now Mom and Dad are moving the family from Brooklyn to Maine hoping that it will mean a  whole new start for Lucca and Siena. She soon realizes that their wonderful old house on the beach holds secrets. When Siena writes in her diary with an old pen she found in her closet, the pen writes its own story, of Sarah and Joshua, a brother and sister who lived in the same house during World War II. As the two stories unfold, amazing parallels begin to appear, and Siena senses that Sarah and Joshua's story might contain the key to unlocking Lucca's voice.

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Book SynopsisSchneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Honor Book 2020Contemporary fiction fans will find it hard to put down The Silence Between Us—a YA novel that doesn’t shy away from real-life issues including the challenges faced by those in the Deaf culture, relationship struggles, communication problems, and complicated families.Deaf teen Maya moves across the country and must attend a hearing school for the first time. As if that wasn’t hard enough, she also has to adjust to the hearing culture, which she finds frustrating. As Maya looks past graduation and focuses on her future dreams, nothing, not even an unexpected romance, will derail her pursuits or cause her to question her own self worth.The Silence Between Us: Features a Deaf protagonist and an #OwnVoices perspective on Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture Is a clean YA romance by Wattpad sensation Alison Gervais Is perfTrade ReviewThe Silence Between Us is eminently un-put-down-able. * NPR *A spectacular follow-up to In 27 Days, Gervais has written a beautiful contemporary YA novel featuring a strong female lead who isn't willing to change herself to fit in. A heartwarming own voices story about moving to a new school, making friends, and falling in love. * Kelly Anne Blount, USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Watty Award Winner *A spectacular follow-up to In 27 Days, Gervais has written a beautiful contemporary YA novel featuring a strong female lead who isn't willing to change herself to fit in. A heartwarming own voices story about moving to a new school, making friends, and falling in love. * Kelly Anne Blount, USA TODAY Bestselling Author, Watty Award Winner *A spirited story about a girl trying to find herself and her place in the world. Gervais' writing is sure to inspire readers to always stand up for who they are. * Christina June, author of It Started with Goodbye, Everywhere You Want to Be, and No Place Like Here *A spirited story about a girl trying to find herself and her place in the world. Gervais' writing is sure to inspire readers to always stand up for who they are. * Christina June, author of It Started with Goodbye, Everywhere You Want to Be, and No Place Like Here *A unique and deftly written novel showcasing a strong deaf character and how she deals with all that her situation entails, 'The Silence Between Us' is a compelling and thoroughly entertaining read from cover to cover. * Midwest Book Review *Alison Gervais (In 27 Days), herself Hard of Hearing (HoH), portrays Maya as frustrated by setbacks yet exuberant in her pride as a member of the Deaf community. The everyday discrimination Maya faces doesn't weigh her down--'Discrimination? Welcome to my world.' Gervais depicts signed dialogue in the 'choppy English' characteristic of ASL, immersing the reader in Maya's life. The Silence Between Us is a boon to young adult literature, helping to remedy the shortage of Deaf protagonists with the spitfire Maya and her momentous self-confidence. The Silence Between Us is a boon to young adult literature, helping to remedy the shortage of Deaf protagonists with the spitfire Maya and her momentous self-confidence. * Shelf Awareness *Alison Gervais' The Silence Between Us, not only captures the anxiety most young people feel when they've been uprooted from their community of friends, but in Maya's case, it's exacerbated by the fact she is deaf and newly planted in a hearing school. As nervous as Maya is, her wonderful sense of humor enlivens the story for the reader. Gervais has a perfect grasp of the challenges facing Maya and fleshes them out empathetically. Her portrayal of Maya and the pitfalls she faces, in my opinion, is spot on. More subtle is Maya's natural defensiveness even against those students who attempt to befriend her, throwing up barriers when she suspects pity as their motivation. * Ginny Rorby, author of Hurt Go Happy *Alison Gervais' The Silence Between Us, not only captures the anxiety most young people feel when they've been uprooted from their community of friends, but in Maya's case, it's exacerbated by the fact she is deaf and newly planted in a hearing school. As nervous as Maya is, her wonderful sense of humor enlivens the story for the reader. Gervais has a perfect grasp of the challenges facing Maya and fleshes them out empathetically. Her portrayal of Maya and the pitfalls she faces, in my opinion, are spot on. More subtle is Maya's natural defensiveness even against those students who attempt to befriend her, throwing up barriers when she suspects pity as their motivation. * Ginny Rorby, author of Hurt Go Happy *At its heart, The Silence Between Us is as much about learning to open our minds as it is about learning to open our eyes and ears. * McCall Hoyle, author of The Thing with Feathers and Meet the Sky *At its heart, The Silence Between Us is as much about learning to open our minds as it is about learning to open our eyes and ears. * McCall Hoyle, author of The Thing with Feathers and Meet the Sky *Gervais (In 27 Days) uses her own experiences of hearing loss to lend authenticity to this novel about a teenage deaf girl starting over at a new school. [...] Gervais adroitly pulls readers into her world--conveying ASL through all caps and spelled-out words--as well as her work navigating the deaf and hearing worlds and her awareness of who she is. * Publishers Weekly *Gervais deftly renders both the nuanced, everyday realities of life with disability and Maya's fierce pride in her Deafness, delivering a vibrant story that will resonate with Deaf and hearing audiences alike. * Booklist *This is a great YA contemporary (clean) romance that follows Maya as she navigates a new school and plans for her future. The addition of representation by a Deaf character was really beautifully done. Highly recommend for people looking for a sweet, engaging, and educational romantic read. * YA and Kids Book Central *

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