Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
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 cityand 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.
£13.29
Nimbus Publishing Limited Up Home: 15th-Anniversary Edition
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£11.95
Heather Gagnon Never Ever Trevor
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£14.94
Award Publications Ltd Moments to Treasure Keepsake Baby Album: Memories and Milestones
£12.52
BookLife Publishing Homes
Book SynopsisLearn about the different homes people live in around the world. Learn what a home is and what homes are made of. Look at homes in the countryside as well as in towns, cities and other places. Learn about unusual homes such as lighthouses and igloos, as well as huts, caves and tents. A map at the end shows all the countries discussed, from Brazil to the UK.
£11.69
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Fostering a Child's Recovery: Family Placement
Book SynopsisThe overwhelming majority of children and young people in care today are fostered, but for some this only increases their problems through untreated trauma, ill-judged placements, poorly supported foster carers and multiple moves.This practical and evidence-based book outlines the principles of family placement on the basis of planning and evidence, and explores the qualities, skills and insights that create positive placement outcomes. Fostering a Child's Recovery shows how the key to good fostering is well-trained and skilled foster carers who form part of a team of professionals who surround the child.This book will benefit all professionals and parents involved in providing recovery for traumatized children and young people in ensuring successful placements.Trade ReviewThis perceptively small book contains a welth of information and a host of well-researched and -documented initiatives setting out the central issues in fostering traumatised children...The statistics on foster carers are helpfully set out, giving timely reminders about how organisations can learn to keep their foster carers and looking at the fact that most foster carers have altruistic motives...This book reinforces the fact that foster carers need a status that reflects their standing within the Child Care Team. They should be treated as fellow professionals, given full information about their children and know that what they say and feel is important...This neat little book holds a wealth of information not just helpful to foster carers and social workers but to anyone reparenting or step-parenting a chnild or becoming an adoptive parent. -- Children & SocietyTable of ContentsForeword. Acknowledgements. A Note on Terminology. Introduction. Chapter 1: The Context of Family Placement. Chapter 2: Children and Their Histories. Chapter 3: The Carers. Chapter 4: Fostering, Loss and Opportunity. Chapter 5: Practising to Make Perfect: Introduction and the Practice Family. Chapter 6: How Placements Can Succeed. Chapter 7: Toward Independence. Endnotes. References. The Story of SACCS. The Authors. Subject Index. Author Index.
£23.07
Penguin Random House Children's UK Bird
'Grandpa stopped speaking the day he killed my brother, John. His name was John until Grandpa said he looked more like a Bird with the way he kept jumping off things, and the name stuck. Bird’s thick, black hair poked out in every direction, just like the head feathers of the blackbirds, Grandpa said, and he bet that one day Bird would fly like one too. Grandpa kept talking like that, and no one paid him much notice until Bird jumped off a cliff, the cliff at the edge of the tallgrass prairie, the cliff that dropped a good couple hundred feet to a dried-up riverbed below. From that day on, Grandpa never spoke another word. Not one. The day that Bird tried to fly, the grown-ups were out looking for him – all of them except Mom and Granny. That’s because that very day, I was born.'Twelve-year-old Jewel never knew her brother, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Then one night, on her birthday, she finds a mysterious boy sitting in her oak tree. His name is John. And he changes everything.
£13.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Solace of the Road
Book SynopsisMemories of Mum are the only thing that make Holly Hogan happy. She hates her foster family with their too-nice ways and their false sympathy. And she hates her life, her stupid school and the way everyone is always on at her. Then she finds the wig, and everything changes. Wearing the long, flowing blonde locks she feels transformed. She's not Holly any more, she's Solace: the girl with the slinkster walk and the super-sharp talk. She's older, more confident - the kind of girl who can walk right out of her humdrum life, hitch to Ireland and find her mum. The kind of girl who can face the world head on.So begins a bittersweet, and sometimes hilarious journey as Solace swaggers and Holly tiptoes across England and through memory, discovering her true self, and unlocking the secrets of her past. Holly's story will leave a lasting impression on all who travel with her.Trade ReviewUnexpectedly life affirming, wise and mature * The Times *A memorably touching story with a suitably emotional ending * Guardian *For readers more at home with awkward reality than sentimentality, Solace of the Road has a lot to offer. Siobhan Dowd meets every challenge with the authority of a born writer * Independent *Real, touching, at times gritty, but laced with humour throughout it will delight teenage and adult readers alike * Irish Post *This gritty, realistic novel which deploys Dowd's talent for humour, will appeal to the older teenage reader * Daily Telegraph *
£7.59
Scribe Publications Wren
Book SynopsisSometimes we find what we’re looking for in the most unexpected places. Wren just wants a bit of peace and quiet. What he gets is the noisiest baby sister you could ever imagine! But when Wren runs away to the country, he discovers that maybe peace and quiet isn’t all he needs … With bright, modern illustrations and a powerfully simple story, any child (and any parent!) who’s ever had to deal with a noisy sibling will love Wren. This debut from the new team of Katrina Lehman and Sophie Beer is sure to delight.Trade Review‘The illustrations by Sophie Beer for this warm-hearted family story are vivacious and vibrant, filled with life and love. They perfectly depict the chaos of a big family with so much colour and movement. This is a big-hearted story about families and siblings that is perfect to read to children aged 3+.’ * Readings *‘This is a thought-provoking book about the difference between having what we want and wanting what we have. It offers lots of scope for talking about the annoying things in life and their place. It is accompanied by bold, bright illustrations with the noises shown ribboning over the pages so that the reader is vividly part of Wren’s world.’ -- Julia Wills * Carousel *‘If you have a new baby in your house and an unhappy sibling or two, then this is the perfect book for your family. The illustrations are bright and full of the most hilarious details that will resonate with all children who need a little more space to themselves.’ * Good Reading *‘The vibrant and engaging story make this a wonderful book for children aged 3-6, and a great choice for anyone bringing a new baby into their family.’ * My Child Magazine *‘Suitable for ages two and up, Wren is an easy recommendation for anyone looking for stories about families or new siblings. This book is also an excellent way to talk about the importance of giving family members space from each other.’ * Books+Publishing *‘The illustrations by Sophie Beer for this warm-hearted family story are vivacious and vibrant, filled with life and love. They perfectly depict the chaos of a big family with so much colour and movement. This is a big-hearted story about families and siblings that is perfect to read to children aged 3+.’ * Readings *‘This is a charming tale exploring the chaos of modern family life, with punchy verse and bright, detailed illustrations kids will love to explore.’ * Herald Sun *‘Wren is a kid who just wants a little peace and quiet. He lives with his cacophonous family of 4 siblings in the noisy city....The illustrations, “a combination of traditional mark making and digital medium,” are full bleed panoramas of the bustling household, in a palette of bright reds, yellow, and blues, with a slightly retro feel. This is a fun story time read and a light hearted book for families expecting another baby.’ * Youth Services Book Review *‘Lehman’s story is so sweet and realistic and often funny, and Beer’s detailed illustrations provide endless enjoyment for my daughter (3). There’s always something fun to look at in the background, and everyone’s expressions, including the baby’s, are so on point. I love books that are so well illustrated I can see and hear the sound.’ * Baby Librarians *‘A cacophony of chaotic sound brings a new brother and sister together...Yet the heart of the story lies in its sibling love. Wren’s eventual relationship with his new baby sister will be a welcome addition to the ranks of such new-baby standouts as One Special Day, by Lola M. Schaefer and illustrated by Jessica Meserve (2012). Sensory overload is no match for the lure of tranquility—until it is, in this effortlessly charming tale.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘Desperate for some quiet, Wren moves in with his grandparents in the country, and while at first, he enjoys the quiet, he misses his family, even his noisy baby sister … [S]weet and realistic and often funny…Beer’s detailed illustrations can provide endless enjoyment for children. There’s always something fun to look at in the background, and everyone’s expressions, including the baby’s, are so on point.’ * Book Riot *
£6.99
Otter-Barry Books Ltd Only a Tree Knows How to Be a Tree
Book SynopsisA tree has leaves that turn sunshine into tree food. Amazing! Mary Murphy brings alive for young children the wonderful variety of our amazing world, and the special nature o each living thing - including YOU! Trade Review"A superb book...showing how we all have a place in the world. A place that only we can uniquely occupy. The book is effortlessly inclusive and shows how we all are individual but part of a bigger whole." * Let them be Small *"A wonderful book about what makes everything around us special and unique." -- Seven Stories, The Centre for Children's Books"Plenty to look at, enjoy and talk about. Nothing is too insignificant to celebrate here, from the tiniest creature to the entire universe. Share, pause, reflect and feel awe." * Red Reading Hub *"A perfect example of how picture books can open young minds to big philosophical issues. Perfectly paced and pageset, this title will have universal, international appeal." * Achuka - Book of the Day *"The simple text has been hand lettered, and the painterly illustrations include interesting dry textures. Even though many illustrations include tiny details, this will work well for group as well as one-to-one. A simple message delivered effectively." * Kirkus Reviews (US) *"All living creatures have a special place in the world in this extraordinary exploration of the concept of self for very young readers by Irish picture-book creator Mary Murphy. The simple narrative and joyful illustrations celebrating a world full of remarkable creatures, reminds little ones that we are all unique, and that we are the only ones who know how to be us." * Irish Examiner *"Understanding and celebrating similarities and differences are hallmarks of the book, brilliantly conveyed in simple hand-lettered text and cheerful pictures of animals, people, and the environment. A necessary purchase. Uniqueness of thought, personality, interests, and purpose is celebrated in this beautiful book." * School Library Journal *"A delightful book that gives the reader food for thought while the gentle rhythm of its words work as music to the ears of babies and toddlers." * Prisma *"This story about uniqueness and individual acceptance could be read and enjoyed simply at surface level. But what I think makes this book much more is it's a starting point for so much discussion and so much learning." * English Association *
£8.54
3JG Publishing Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and
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£12.00
Kofi and Adjoa's Stories Kofi and Grandma's Cloth
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£8.21
Finding My Way Books MyaGrace Wants to Make Music/MyaGrace quiere
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£9.50
Write Down the Line, LLC Tree Soldier: A Children's Book About the Value of Family
£13.44
Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream Inc Growing Up Sisters
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£13.95
Pen It! Publications, LLC When I Grow Up
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£17.99
Yorkshire Publishing My Dad Says Yes!
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£14.24
Pen It! Publications, LLC Something Warm for Grandma
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£15.99
Argyle Fox Publishing Backyard Explorers
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£11.12
Words Matter Publishing Spoon Song
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£14.24
Chooseco Sister from the Multiverse (Choose Your Own
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£6.99
Look Under Rocks Saving the Gingerbread House: A Science Folktale
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£14.99
Forest Tales Publishing Of Heart and Stone
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£13.99
Infusedmedia Colten and the Bullfrog Adventure
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£10.63
Vivid Spirit LLC Tutti and The Vanillaberries
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£16.99
Vivid Spirit LLC The Christmas Elf Tells the Truth
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£11.99
Lawley Enterprises LLC Punk Wig
£10.99
5ms Publishing Suzette Ak Chat Yon Sèl Grenn Je a
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£13.99
Gnome Road Publishing Old to Joy
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£15.19
WestBow Press Perry the Wise Owl: Lying and Stealing
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£14.95
Outskirts Press A Whisper From Noelle
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£15.71
Safer Editions When You Came: A Jewish Book of Arrival,
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£10.24
Pandamonium Publishing House Big Bother Brother
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£10.22
Crimson Hill Books Rules For Flying
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£14.99
Independence Educational Publishers BLUE BM NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS MOVIE
Book SynopsisWhile rough sleepers may be seen as the face of homelessness, in fact homelessness can take many forms. It also includes the 'hidden homeless': individuals and families living in temporary accommodation, staying with friends and family or 'sofa surfing'. This book explores the causes and effects of this ever-present social problem, including information on young homeless people, the health of rough sleepers and the help available to those without a home. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.
£3.98
Lector House Aunt Jane's Nieces At Millville
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£9.35
Lector House Aunt Jane's Nieces In Society
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£8.25
Lector House Aunt Jane's Nieces In The Red Cross
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£8.80
Lector House Ben Bruce: Scenes In The Life Of A Bowery
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£10.50
Lector House Bessie Among The Mountains
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£9.35
Lector House Bessie And Her Friends
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£9.60
Lector House Bessie At The Sea-Side
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£9.60
Ashley Steltz Pink Balloons: A beautiful story of a big
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£10.21
North Star Editions Military Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of military families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of military families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a Many Identities special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£25.59
North Star Editions Multiracial Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of multiracial families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of multiracial families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a Many Identities special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£25.59
North Star Editions Interfaith Families
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£10.44
North Star Editions TwoDad Families
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£10.44
Austin Macauley Publishers LLC You Are My Person
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£13.29
