Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Divorce, separation, family break-up
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The Steps
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£7.59
Ivy Kids Eco Always Carry Me With You
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£8.99
words & pictures My Bright Shining Star
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£7.59
Peterson's Guides,U.S. My Familys Changing A First Look at Family Break
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£10.65
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Huge Hug
Book SynopsisBeautifully illustrated and simply told, this heartfelt story illustrates the emotions children feel when their divorce.
£14.39
Albert Whitman & Company Dads Girlfriend and Other Anxieties
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£17.09
Holiday House Inc Freaky Fast Frankie Joe
Book SynopsisTwelve-year-old Frankie Joe Huckaby can''t find anything good to say about Clearview, Illinois, where he must spend the next ten months living with a father he knows only through birthday cards, a stepmother he didn''t know existed, and four half brothers intent on making him the freak of the town. When life in Clearview becomes unbearable, Frankie Joe hatches a plan to ride his bike back to the Lone Star Trailer Park in Laredo, Texas. For that he needs money, and so he opens Frankie Joe''s Freaky Fast Delivery Service. But Frankie Joe hasn''t counted on quirky clients, unpredictable winter weather, and his equally unpredictable new family.
£7.59
Tundra Books Dear George Clooney Please Marry My Mom
Book SynopsisViolet's TV-director dad has traded a job in Vancouver for one in Los Angeles, their run-down house for a sleek ranch-style home complete with a pool, and, worst of all, Violet's mother for a trophy wife, a blonde actress named Jennica. Violet's younger sister reacts by bed-wetting, and her mother ping-pongs from one loser to another, searching for love. As for Violet, she gets angry in ways that are by turns infuriating, shocking, and hilarious.When her mother takes up with the unfortunately named Dudley Wiener, Violet and her friend Phoebe decide that they need to take control. If Violet's mom can't pick a decent man herself, they will help her snag George Clooney. In Dear George Clooney, Please Marry My Mom, Susin Nielsen has created a truly original protagonist in Violet and a brilliant new novel that will delight readers into rooting for her, even when she's at her worst.
£13.56
Atlantis Children's Books Limited Jack
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Still Life with Tornado
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£9.89
Scholastic US BSLSG 6 Karens Birthday
Book SynopsisAnother graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy''s little stepsister!It's Karen''s birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties -- one at Daddy''s house and one at Mommy''s. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one big party and to celebrate the special day with her whole family together. Will Karen''s birthday wish come true?
£10.79
Capstone Global Library Ltd Surviving Your Weird Family Life Toolkit
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£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd Surviving Your Weird Family
Book SynopsisNo matter what their family situation, teenagers can often clash with their relatives on issues ranging from small sibling squabbles to major crises like divorce and abuse. This relateable guide helps students build strong relationships with their parents, siblings and other family members through open communication and compromise. Whether readers live with their biological parents, adopted parents, foster parents or grandparents, they will find helpful advice and resources for navigating and resolving conflicts both big and small.
£10.78
Sourcebooks, Inc The Best Ever Ring Bearer All the Best Things
Book SynopsisIllustrator Linda Hill Griffith tries to infuse her life, as well as her designs, with joy and humor. She has illustrated countless greeting cards, calendars, and children's books for companies such as HarperCollins. She lives in Orange County, California.
£9.57
Scholastic Darkside NE
Book SynopsisLondon has a secret: a hidden borough of monsters and mayhem, foundedby Jack the Ripper and known as Darkside. It's a place of eviland danger, but also excitement and mystery - and it's Jonathan'slast hiding place. Alone and on the run, he finds his troubles- and adventures - have only just begun...
£8.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Operation Eiffel Tower
Book SynopsisLauren, Jack, Ruby and Billy live by the seaside with their mum and dad. But their parents are always arguing, and then their dad moves out. Lauren and Jack decide they have to get them together again. And so begins Operation Eiffel Tower . . . in which the four children try to raise money to give their mum and dad a treat in an attempt to make them happier. First they want to send their parents to Paris, but quickly realise they can never afford that, so instead they set up a dinner for two under the Eiffel Tower in the local crazy golf attraction. But will it get their parents talking again?A funny and very moving story that tackles important issues with a light touch.Trade ReviewPerfect for Jacqueline Wilson fans * The Bookseller *I was inspired to read Elen Caldecott's Operation Eiffel Tower when I saw her talk about it at the Edinburgh book festival and was as entranced as all the eight-to-twelves . . . some scenes are funny (the children's attempted forgery is hilarious); others are poignant, particularly their visit to a B&B when they can't think what to say to their dad -- Julia Donaldson * Guardian online *Warm, funny and bittersweet * Teach Primary *
£5.99
Simon Spotlight Annie and Snowball and the Wedding Day
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£14.39
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Once Upon a Toad
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£14.44
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Once Upon a Toad
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£7.59
American Psychological Association Once Upon My Dads Divorce
Book SynopsisThis book helps children understand the divorce of same-sex parents and how a child’s living situation may change.
£18.66
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Violet Mackerels Personal Space
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£13.59
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Violet Mackerels Personal Space
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£6.64
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Nerd Camp 2.0
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£15.29
Simon & Schuster Amy Meets Her Stepsister
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£6.99
Atheneum Books Blended
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£12.99
Hachette Children's Group A Crongton Story Liccle Bit
Book SynopsisWELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... What''s worse than hiding a secret? Liccle Bit''s about to find out...Venetia King is the hottest girl at school. Too bad Lemar is the second shortest guy in his year. Everyone calls him Liccle Bit, and his two best friends, McKay and Jonah, never tire of telling him he has no chance with girls. Things aren''t much better at home. His mum is permanently hassled, his sister a frustrated single mum and his dad moved out years ago. Liccle Bit wishes he could do something - anything! - to make life better. A new phone would be a start... When Venetia starts paying Liccle Bit attention, he secretly hopes he''s on a fast track to a first date. Unfortunately, as a new gang war breaks out, he finds himself on a fast track to something much more sinister. South Crongton''s notorious gang leader has taken an interest in Liccle Bit. Before he knows what''s happening, he finds himself running errTrade ReviewWhat a gripping tale of family and friends, love and loyalty . . . Lemar's voice is so strong and I loved the humour in it too.This is a tender and totally believable YA novel by a writer who knows unseen places, unheard people and untold stories. He knows because he has lived a life that might have remained hidden if he hadn't found within him the urge and talent to write. His previous books spoke to many who were not regular readers. This one will excite the urban young because their world is brought alive on the pages and those who raised in green and pleasant lands. Funny, painful, gritty and soft, this is a lovely book.Breathing new life into a genre currently obsessed with vampires, dystopian visions or mawkishly sentimental stories, this tale set in a contemporary high-rise estate is topical and also a triumph of language . . . Wise as well as witty, understanding rather than blinkered, this novel is a joy to read * Independent *Ultimately, my favourite book of this season has to be Liccle Bit, the first novel for young adults by Alex Wheatle, author of Brixton Rock. It's not for nothing that he was named the Brixton Bard. This is a book that sings with warmth, in spite of its tough setting - in the midst of a gang war - and contains lines that dance. Liccle Bit is the second shortest guy in his year and has the hots for Venetia King, though he knows that "fit girls don't usually go for short brothers". But his sister's ex, Manjoro, wants him to do a "liccle errand" for him, and then another, and when there's a killing on the estate, he worries that he is embroiled. A gritty delight - a liccle smile on every page. * Scotland Herald *
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Questions and Feelings About When parents
Book SynopsisHow to you explain to a child what happens when parents separate? This hands on picture book is designed to help children with their questions and feelings about tricky topics that can be hard to talk about. Written with wellbeing experts CHUMS this book offers practical help, tips and advice an well as exploring everyday situations, supported by, exquisite and approachable illustrations to give a comforting story book feel. A perfect aid to help children open up and explore how they feel and steps they can take to help them through a difficult time.Trade ReviewWritten with understanding and empathy, this is an excellent book to help adults explain the complexities of the situation to children. The simple reassuring text includes questions for children to answer, which will help parents and teachers understand how they feel. * Parents in Touch *
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Dealing With... My Stepfamily
Book SynopsisGuides to helping young children deal with difficult issues
£15.74
Hachette Children's Group The Kids Guide Dealing with Divorce
Book SynopsisThis helpful guide will help children to understand more about divorce and why couples split up. Understand how to deal with arguments and stress, or find out how to give advice and support to someone else whose parents might be separating.Topics covered will include step-families; how to deal with arguments; having two homes; sibling issues; emotions and feelings; asking for help.Other titles in The Kids'' Guide series:Anti-BullyingAnti-RacismDealing with AnxietyDealing with DeathUnderstanding Autism
£16.71
Hachette Children's Group The Kids Guide Dealing with Divorce
Book SynopsisThis helpful guide will help children to understand more about divorce and why couples split up. Understand how to deal with arguments and stress, or find out how to give advice and support to someone else whose parents might be separating.Topics covered will include step-families; how to deal with arguments; having two homes; sibling issues; emotions and feelings; asking for help.Other titles in The Kids'' Guide series:Anti-BullyingAnti-RacismDealing with AnxietyDealing with DeathUnderstanding Autism
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Red Leaves
Book SynopsisAisha is a thirteen-year-old refugee living in London. Happy for the first time since leaving her war-torn home, she is devastated when her foster mother announces that a new family has been found for her and she will be moving on. Feeling rejected and abandoned, Aisha packs her bags and runs away, seeking shelter in the nearby woods.Meanwhile, a few doors down, twelve-year-old Zak is trying to cope with his parents' divorce. Living in a near-building site while the new house is being refurbished, he feels unsettled and alone. Discovering a piece of rubble with the original builder's signature set into it, he starts researching the history behind his home - and in doing so finds a connection with a young soldier from the past, which leads him to an old air-raid shelter in the same woods.Both children, previously unknown to each other, meet in the heart of the ancient city woodland as they come into the orbit of Elder, a strange homeless woman who lives amongTrade ReviewOn Jasmine Skies: Sita Brahmachari has such a loving touch with the way she delicately and compassionately picks her way through experiences, families and relationships. -- Jamila Gavin * Jamila Gavin *On Kite Spirit: Brahmachari writes with an incredible grace. She is very, very good at getting to the truth inside her work . . . Reading a book by Brahmachari is a very precious thing indeed. -- LH Johnson * Goodreads.com *On Artichoke Hearts: A beautifully written book about family, friendship, grief and hope which made me laugh and cry sometimes at the same time. -- Anthony Browne * Anthony Browne *Award-winning Sita Brahmachari has a great gift of understanding for the confusions and loneliness of adolescents and their need to be gently nurtured and cherished. -- Julia Eccleshare * Love Reading 4 Kids *
£7.59
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Good Bear
Book SynopsisA story of friendship to treasure this Christmas . . . From the bestselling author of A DOG CALLED HOMELESS, this is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John and Sara Pennypacker's PAX. It’s the Christmas holidays and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he’ll buy her the typewriter she’s been dreaming of. But when Thea arrives in snowy Norway, everything feels . . . wrong. Her father is as distant as ever and now she has to share him with his new family: his girlfriend Inge and her children. Then Thea makes a surprising discovery. Deep in the snowy woods by the house, is a bear. He’s scared and hungry and he desperately needs Thea’s help. When the town hears abTrade ReviewAuthor Sarah Lean and illustrator Fiona Woodcock build a beautiful, wintery world for this story about family and friendship * The Scotsman *Sarah Lean’s beautifully written story about a lonely girl and a brown bear is a modern fairytale * Booktrust *Beautifully written with lovely illustrations, this heart-warming animal story is a real delight – perfect for cosy winter reading * The Week Junior *Beautiful, wise and tender -- Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark CallerA big, beautiful hug of a book and the perfect winter companion -- Phil Earle, author of When the Sky FallsA heart-warming story -- Abi Elphinstone, author of The Unmapped Chronicles seriesWhen she meets a bear in the woods, it leads to a transformative friendship that will help to mend the family’s divisions * The Telegraph's best new children’s books to buy for Christmas 2021 *
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Light in Everything: Shortlisted for the Yoto
Book Synopsis_______________ 'Original, compulsive, uplifting: this is another triumph for Balen' - Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week 'Balen's best book yet: ambitious, funny, spirited, moving, heartfelt and bold all at once. She's a force to be reckoned with' - Ross Montgomery _______________ From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal 2022, comes a life-affirming story about blended families and learning to find room in your heart for new life and new love. Tom is still quiet and timid, even though his dad has been gone for nearly two years now. Zofia has a raging storm that makes her want to fight the whole world until she gets what she wants. And what she wants is for scaredy-cat Tom to get out of her life. Tom hates loud, unpredictable Zofia just as much, but he’s moving into Zofia’s house. Because his mum and Zofia’s dad are in love... and they’re having a baby. Tom and Zofia both wish the stupid baby had never happened. But then Tom’s mum gets ill, and it begins to look horribly like their wish might come true... A story of learning to trust, trying to let go and diving into the unknown with hope in your heart, with a stunning cover illustrated by CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Sydney Smith. _______________Trade ReviewI love Katya Balen’s clear-eyed, poetic writing style, first encountered in The Space We’re In and October, October. She has a special ability to dig deep into the emotional lives of the children she writes about; she is always privy to their darkest thoughts, always on their side. Original, compulsive, uplifting: this is another triumph for Balen. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times Children's Book of the Week *This is Balen's best book yet: ambitious, funny, spirited, moving, heartfelt and bold all at once. She's a force to be reckoned with * Ross Montgomery *This story literally took me by storm. A brave heart-dive into the deep emotions of Tom and Zofia, it’s beautifully told with care and tenderness * Jasbinder Bilan *I loved this book. The deftness with which Katya creates such passionate, funny, broken, brave characters. What an achievement. Katya Balen can break your heart and make you snort with laughter in the same sentence * Natasha Farrant *Katya Balen is rapidly becoming one of my favourite writers. This is a beautiful book that will capture you from the first page. An incredible book by an incredible writer. I loved it * Lisa Thompson *A bold, bright story of blended families, and how two remarkable children cope when their lives change dramatically. Katya Balen’s writing fizzes with her trademark originality and voice. This is another stunningly good read from one of my favourite authors * Emma Carroll *I loved this book * Hilary McKay *Heartbreaking and heart-warming in equal measure – warm, compassionate, insightful, lyrical, beautiful and uplifting * Catherine Bruton *I absolutely LOVE all Katya's writing and I adored reading this book. It's such a beautiful, subtle story which just transported me into the worlds of Zofia and Tom and like all the very finest stories, it has left a little shard of those lives within it lodged deep in my heart * Sophie Kirtley *A sensitive story about stitching a new family together from frayed pieces. So vividly imagined you can taste the salt in the air * Aisha Bushby *The Light in Everything is a moving, truthful, unflinching close up of a story, that proves how difficult it can be being a human among other humans, but how rewarding too when you allow yourself the space to breathe * A.F. Harrold *Katya Balen’s October, October is a very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status * Times Children's Book of the Week *Quite simply one of the most beautiful books I've ever read * Kiran Millwood Hargrave on OCTOBER, OCTOBER *October, October is fierce with a wild love. It draws you in to its heart, shakes you with a fury, wraps you in a spell of storytelling. In lyrical prose, Katya Balen gives us a modern day heroine filled with courage. I loved every page * Jackie Morris *Wise and bright - I loved it. * Hilary McKay on OCTOBER, OCTOBER *It's EXQUISITE. Read it. Wild yourself. Open your heart to it. Written with the pen of a poet and the soul of Mother Earth. Glorious. It's like nothing else I've ever read. Liz Hyder on OCTOBER, OCTOBER * Liz Hyder on OCTOBER, OCTOBER *The most wonderful, original treasure of a story * Emma Carroll on OCTOBER, OCTOBER *I’ve also just been introduced to the first two stunning children’s books by Katya Balen, both published by Bloomsbury: The Space We’re In and October, October. If you have a middle-grader, or know one, or are one ... treat yourself -- Daniel Hahn * Books of the Year, The Spectator *One of the most beautiful children’s books I’ve ever read * Natasha Farrant on OCTOBER, OCTOBER *A tear-jerker about family that shows us things that are important and true, and promotes compassion -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week *This sensitive, heartbreaking story boasts a wonderful narrative voice and secret codes that add another layer of intrigue * Guardian on THE SPACE WE'RE IN *Now and then, and only now and then, a book changes us. The Space We’re In does that. It’s ferocious and it’s visionary * Kevin Crossley-Holland *
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Runaways
Book SynopsisJamie and July are eleven-year-olds from opposite sides of London and opposite sides of the tracks. They meet for the first time at Waterloo Station in the last week of the summer holidays, both desperate to get away but for very different reasons. Despite their worries, the sun is shining and, as they escape everything they've left behind in the heat of the city streets, Jamie and July can't help but sense adventure in the air. But running away isn't just harmless summertime fun. What are they really trying to escape? And will either Jamie or July find a place that finally feels like home?
£7.59
Roxanne Howman The Crystal Heart Bottle Stopper
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£15.26
Lucid Books Your Parents' Love
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£15.42
Andersen Press Ltd Luna Loves Christmas
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fourth book in the Luna Loves... series celebrates separated families at Christmas time, and shows the power of giving to bring people together. Luna loves Christmas. Sometimes at Mum’s, sometimes at Dad’s, she gets two trees, two dinners, two advent calendars to open . . . but this Christmas, Luna’s family are doing something different. They’re volunteering, and Luna can’t wait for them to all be together at the community Christmas dinner! Other books in the Luna Loves... series: Luna Loves Library Day Luna Loves Art Luna Loves Dance Luna Loves Gardening (coming soon!) Luna Loves Books board bookTrade Review"An upbeat and positive story that feels warm and offers a much-needed depiction of different people’s realities during the festive period, Luna Loves has Christmas spirit in spades and is one we’ll be reaching for many years to come" * Independent, Best Christmas Book for Kids 2023 *"A story full of warmth and generosity" * The Sunday Times *"Beautifully illustrated... you can't help but read it and feel very warm inside" * BBC Radio 4 Front Row *"Its very rare to see a non-fractured relationship between parents who are sharing custody of a child over Christmas… a gorgeous, warm feeling around Christmas" * RTE Radio 1 ‘Today’, Best Books for Christmas 2023 *"a gorgeous tale with a message about the importance of community at Christmas" * Good Housekeeping *
£11.69
Brown Dog Books THE INVISIBLE PARENT: The Dark Art of Parental
Book SynopsisWhat happens when the very same system designed to protect children fails? That’s exactly what is happening right now in the UK family courts in cases of Parental Alienation, a form of post-divorce abuse. Cafcass define Parental Alienation as ‘when a child’s resistance or hostility towards one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent’; yet experts, therapists and social workers are not trained to assess or deal with cases involving Parental Alienation. I spent years making my case to judges, experts and lawyers, all of whom failed to agree on what was actually happening between my ex-wife, my kids and myself. At the time it seemed like I was constantly trying to prove a negative, to find a new direction to reach my kids, and while all were promising, all ended in expensive dead ends as my ex-wife pursued her agenda. If I had to sum up the experience of trying to prove Parental Alienation in the courts, I would describe it as being trapped in the backseat of a car while it crashes in slow motion. The system is not fit for purpose. The family courts are slow and busy, burdened by the backlog of cases. Once you do get a hearing, they are often set months away and even then, traditional safeguarding assessments fail to detect Parental Alienation. The longer the child is away from a parent, the harder it is to stop the alienation, and the longer the issue remains unaddressed, the risk of the children suffering mental health and behavioural problems increases. Alienated parents also often display signs of post-traumatic stress: paranoia, anxiety and in some cases are suicidal. It is my hope that this book will not only draw attention to the potential injustice in cases of Parental Alienation and the need for meaningful reform to prevent further irreparable damage, but that it will help a parent going through a family separation spot signs before it’s too late. About the author: The author is a successful businessman, loving father and victim of parental alienation. The author has used a ghost writer to validate his story. The characters have been anonymised to both protect their privacy and lift the veil on the inner workings of the family court, which the author believes is in the public interest of protecting children from harm.
£9.02
Quarto Publishing PLC Grace and Family
Book SynopsisAmazing Grace is back! To Grace, family has always meant her Ma, her Nana and a cat called Paw-Paw. So when Papa invites her to visit him in The Gambia, she dreams of finding the kind of fairy-tale family she has read about in stories. But, as Nana reminds her, families are what you make them. This warm and delightful picture book is the follow-up to the much-loved international best-seller, Amazing Grace.Trade Review'Caroline Binch’s illustrations of The Gambia are carefully observed and beautifully executed.''Caroline Binch’ s illustrations of The Gambia are carefully observed and beautifully executed.'
£8.54
Cheriton Children's Books Going Through a Family Breakup: Stories from
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£10.44
Exisle Publishing This is My Dad: The perfect dad isn't always a
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£10.44
