Educational: Citizenship and social education

Book SynopsisRebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs: 25 Tales of Women Building Businesses showcases influential CEOs, entrepreneurs, founders, and investors who have used their creativity and ingenuity to develop clever ideas, launch new products, build businesses, disrupt industries, support others, and invest in the future. It is part of the award-winning Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.Learn how Aileen Lee went from selling tie-dye T-shirts at school to becoming an angel investor. Discover the magic of molecules with Nobel Prize-winning scientist and entrepreneur Jennifer Doudna. And sip on sweet lemonade while saving honeybees with founder Mikaila Ulmer.This collection of 25 stories follows in the footsteps of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.Rebel Girls Awesome Entrepreneurs celebrates powerful entrepreneurs and investors from Madam C.J. Walker to Belinda Wong. It is illustrated by female and nonbinary artists from around the world.Unlock bonus audio stories of some of the extraordinary women and girls featured in this book on the Rebel Girls app. Whenever you come across a bookmark icon on the page, scan the QR code, and you'll be whisked away on an audio adventure! You'll also discover 100+ creative activities and stories of even more trailblazing women on the app.

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Book SynopsisOF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you ...

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Factual, respectful, and insightful…provides just the right balance of information and visual interest." — School Library Journal"Provide[s] hours of fascinating browsing and the beginnings of real insight into other cultures." — Horn Book Magazine"The candid, approachable text, accompanying quotes, and nuggets of information make the lives of these children as vivid as a friend's." — Family Fun"[T]his volume will draw in today's children with the immediacy of its photos of 44 international children." — Kirkus Reviews"The information is succinct, the photographs bold and friendly, and the children span a wide range of races and cultures…An informative and enjoyable read for the home, library, or classroom." — Booklist"[R]eaders get an eye-opening glimpse of the lives of 44 children living in countries across the globe today." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisKids today need manners more than ever, and Dude, That s Rude! makes it fun and easy to get some. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations at home, at school, in the bathroom, on the phone, at the mall, and more. Kids learn Power Words to use and P.U. Words to avoid, why their family deserves their best manners, and the essentials of e-tiquette (politeness online). It seems like light reading, but it s serious stuff: Manners are major social skills, and this book gives kids a great start.Trade ReviewiParenting Media Award Winner: Excellent Product for 2007 "In a humorous but informative fashion, "Dude, That's Rude!" will provide kids with the necessary do's and don'ts of good manners, the reasons why they are important, and lots of effective 'smooth moves' for sticky situations."--Sally Hengeveld, librarian, "The Stratford Gazette" In a humorous but informative fashion, "Dude, That s Rude!" will provide kids with the necessary do s and don ts of good manners, the reasons why they are important, and lots of effective smooth moves for sticky situations. Sally Hengeveld, librarian, "The Stratford Gazette"" "In a humorous but informative fashion, Dude, That's Rude! will provide kids with the necessary do's and don'ts of good manners, the reasons why they are important, and lots of effective 'smooth moves' for sticky situations."--Sally Hengeveld, librarian, The Stratford Gazette "Boys will love this! Rather than getting yelled or preached at, this book takes a fun look at typical forms of rudeness and makes them totally uncool. Being polite, kind to others, is a first step in helping a child walk the talk of social justice."--Reach and Teach Boys will love this! Rather than getting yelled or preached at, this book takes a fun look at typical forms of rudeness and makes them totally uncool. Being polite, kind to others, is a first step in helping a child walk the talk of social justice. Reach and Teach " "Boys will love this! Rather than getting yelled or preached at, this book takes a fun look at typical forms of rudeness and makes them totally uncool. Being polite, kind to others, is a first step in helping a child walk the talk of social justice."--Reach and Teach

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Book SynopsisFrom all over the world, picture book illustrators sent original images and personal messages, in postcard form, for Migrations, an exhibition at the Biennial of Illustration, Bratislava, in 2017, curated by the University of Worcester's International Centre for the Picture Book in Society. Over fifty of the cards are reproduced in this very special book. The book is divided into themes of Departures, Long Journeys, Arrivals and Hope for the Future. The facsimile postcard text includes personal messages of hope from the illustrators, as well as quotes from writers including Emily Dickinson, WB Yeats, John Clare, and Anita Desai. Robert Macfarlane has written a poem specially for the postcard drawn by Jackie Morris. Illustrators include Christopher Corr, Marie-Louise Gay, Piet Grobler, Petr Horacek, Isol, Jon Klassen, Neal Layton, PJ Lynch, Roger Mello, Jackie Morris, Jane Ray, Chris Riddell, Axel Scheffler and Shaun Tan. In total, illustrators from 28 countries have contributed. Migrations carries a powerful message about human migration, showing how cultures, ideas and aspirations flow despite borders, barriers and bans.Trade Review"A book to return to over and over. The foreword from Shaun Tan will make your imagination soar. It's a precious book to keep returning to and a perfect gift to inspire and give hope; a reminder of the universal power of art and storytelling. A book with beautiful wings to help us fly through turbulent skies." -- Sita Brahmachari * Books for Keeps Best Books of 2019 *"A lovely pocket-sized book, filled with images and words which encourage the viewer to mull on what it means to leave for a new, maybe safer, future. As relevant now as it was a few years ago at the start of its journey from exhibition to publication." * Association of Illustrators *"A beautiful small format book that could provide lots of discussion points for classes, as well as offering the opportunity to look at different art forms and techniques from around the world." * English 4 - 11 *"This is not a book to be pigeonholed; it also needs to migrate – to take that flight of imagination – and find a home not just on every shelf but in every hand and mind." * Books for Keeps 5 star review *"Fifty of the postcards are replicated in this fascinating book and it’s such a positive message about the impact that migration of people can have on the way that cultures and ideas can flow despite the borders and barriers that are put up.It’s a clever idea and is a really good way to introduce ideas of migration with children." * Let Them be Small *"'It has hope pulling the strands of the journey together, a dream of something better. Each journey and illustration is an individual act, but very much part of a whole." -- Recommended for Refugee Week * Minerva Reads *"Exceptional and stimulating...The differing styles of illustration are fascinating to study, and the accompanying texts are thoughtful and perceptive." * Parents in Touch *"...It feels impossible to read this book without lingering on favourite pictures, words that go straight to your heart and the powerful combinations of words and pictures. There seem to be endless possibilities for the use of this book.The book is called Migrations. Open Hearts. Open Borders and it certainly opened my heart." * Books for Topics *"Wonderful, poignant...a truly heartfelt read. This book would be a wonderful resource in a learning setting...and the artwork throughout is stunning." * Mama Filz *"A source of pride, beautiful to hold and a showcase for the work of illustrators." * Books for Keeps *"Everyone needs a copy of Migrations; it reaches out to us all, offering another beacon on the uphill climb towards the creation of a better world for everyone, young, old and in-between." * Red Reading Hub *"A poignant book which collates artwork from across the world to express solidarity and support with the migrants who face great danger and struggle to find a better place." * picturebooksblogger *"Both thought-provoking and utterly beautiful, with the strong message of acceptance and the dissolution of our preconceptions about nationality and borders emanating from every page. This really is something stunning and well worth picking up." * Read it, Daddy! *"This extraordinary book comes from the innovative imprint Otter-Barry whose though-provoking titles never fail to surprise and delight...There is so much here to see, absorb and scrutinise as well as the profoundly important message: the images, words, stamps, handwriting. It has huge potential for children to generate their own images and words. There should be a copy of this book in every classroom in the country." * Reading Zone 5 star review *"Really lovely...A very important and timely book." * Angels and Urchins *

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Book SynopsisThese charming scrapbook-style titles take topics affecting children''s lives today and lets the kids themselves do the talking. Topics To Talk About introduces the reader to some young characters and discusses what makes them unique in a friendly accessible way. Meet Daisy''s two dads and learn how Ella gained a stepparent. Amir tells you how he coped with the death of Grandad Sanjay and Rueben will show you how he overcame his bully. Through his scrapbook we learn more about Finn''s cerebral palsy and Anna will take you on a tour of her two homes. All these characters will tell you the ups and downs of their situations and share advice information and stories from their lives.

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Book SynopsisEmpathy is key to positive, healthy relationships. This book builds empathy in children. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs--and different from theirs. It guides children to show they care by listening to others and respecting their feelings. Includes questions to discuss and empathy games to play.Trade Review"A wonderful resource for teaching social values to all children."--Carol Cavanaugh, Kindergarten Teacher Learning Magazine's Teacher's Choice Award Finalist

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Book SynopsisIn this classic Little Golden Book from 1945, Tootle is a young locomotive who loves to chase butterflies through the meadow. But he must learn to stay on the tracks no matter what—if he ever hopes to achieve his dream of being a Flyer between New York and Chicago!

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Book SynopsisWe all have a mind, so we all need to take care of our mental health as much as we need to take care of our physical health.Trade ReviewReally and truly: Mind Your Head is a fabulous contribution to the long road to getting mental health parity with physical health. It's truthful and honest. It's clear and accessible. It has both personal and professional experience hard-wired into it. And it's not afraid to make you laugh even when it's talking about very serious things. Highly recommended. * thebookbag.co.uk *Aimed at young adults, the book is accessible and supportive with humorous illustrations by Gemma Correll (...) The message is 'Let's talk about mental health' and the personal stories of dozens of teenagers will hopefully make it easier for others to do so too -- Victoria Rossiter * The Guardian *I think this book should lurk around a lot of homes and school libraries. It's important, empathetic, well-researched and, most of all, kind. And the world needs to be kinder to people who are minding their heads. Highly recommend. -- Deirdre Sullivan * INIS Magazine *Juno Dawson's book is a brilliantly accessible, frank and funny look at issues such as depression, self-harm, and anxiety * Diva Magazine *Juno Dawson's frank and funny guide to dealing with mental health issues * Hello! Magazine *Dawson and Hewitt have written a warm, frank and supportive guide for young people offering welcome insights and practical tips on how to manage their thoughts and how to seek help (...) this book is a welcome and useful addition to the shelf-help bookshelf for young people * Inis Reading Guide *Here's a comforting, medically sound guide to understanding mental health as a teenager. With excellent illustrations by artist (and mental health activist) Gemma Correll, thoughtful and funny storytelling from Juno Dawson, and top advice from Dr Olivia Hewitt, it's an ideal way to start looking after your mind. * Buzzfeed *

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Book SynopsisKnowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. Simple words and inviting illustrations help children develop skills for listening, understand why it s important to listen, and recognize the positive results of listening. Includes a note to teachers and parents, additional information for adults, and activities.Trade Review"A good choice for teachers seeking books that reinforce familiar classroom messages."-- "Booklist" "An excellent means of educating children about a wide variety of social situations and expectations."--Mary Jane Weiss, Ph.D., Director, Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center, Rutgers University Learning Magazine's Teacher's Choice Award Finalist

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Book SynopsisThe rules of physical contact can be tricky to grasp and children with special needs are at a heightened risk of abuse. This friendly picture book explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, thereby helping the child with special needs stay safe.Each story covers a different type of touch from accidental to friendly to hurtful and will help children understand how boundaries change depending on the context. It explores when and where it is okay to touch other people, when and where other people can touch you, why self touching sometimes needs to be private, and what to do if touch feels inappropriate.This book is an invaluable teaching resource and discussion starter for parents, teachers and carers working with children with special needs.Trade ReviewIt helpfully introduces the idea of inappropriate touch from other people and ways of staying safe without being scary or embarrassing. This is an ideal book to read and discuss with primary school children with autism and also suitable for older children. -- AukidsClearly illustrated, with a healthy dose of appropriate humour for a potentially awkward and embarrassing subject matter, this book is brilliantly plain and simple. The illustrations will help children, parents and practitioners to convey the social norms that surround and govern physical interactions, without denying children the affection and reassurance that appropriate touch can give. -- Early Years Educator (eye)This is an excellent book which would be very useful for parents and professionals working with vulnerable young children. -- SEN MagazineThis is a beautifully illustrated, succinct, collection of short stories that can help young children gain insight into acceptable and unacceptable physical contact. Teaching any child how to self-advocate can be tricky, however, Hunter Manasco's An Exceptional Children's Guide to Touch provides wonderful visual instructions and a gateway for discussion about this delicate subject. Child maltreatment is endemic, and I applaud Manasco's matter-of-fact, presentation of this topic. His book speaks to the needs of all young children and vulnerable adults, trying to navigate their way through our complex and confusing sexual jungle. An Exceptional Children's Guide to Touch is an excellent resource for 'parents, teachers and other adults' working with young children and exceptional people. -- Jane Whelen Banks, MHSt, FNP, author of The Loveable Liam seriesThis superbly crafted book teaches the child with special needs about the complexity of touching without denying them the affection and reassurance that touch can give. Its child friendly language and illustrations are perfect in explaining inappropriate touch without being frightening or embarrassing. In a nutshell, it provides clear and simple guidelines, backed up by the reassurance that a trusted adult is always on hand to help if there is any confusion. This book cannot fail to touch a chord with parents and professionals alike in its exceptionally brilliant simplicity. -- K.I. Al-Ghani, experienced specialist advisory teacher, autism trainer and author of The Red BeastAn Exceptional Children's Guide to Touch will be of great use to anyone involved with children that have any learning or development need. The combined use of Hunter's text and Katharine's illustrations has created a wonderful resource to help navigate the complexities of social rules and norms regarding physical interactions, traditionally a sensitive area to broach. This book could be used with an individual child or within a group setting and would be a valuable addition to all parents', carers' and professionals' libraries. -- Jackie Bateman, child protection specialist (sexually harmful behaviour) and children's services manager, Barnardo's The JunctionTeaching social and physical boundaries to children can be a sensitive issue that schools sometimes grapple with. This well illustrated book provides a useful resource which is relevant and accessible for young people and the issues are dealt with in a sensitive and practical way with appealing illustrations. -- Dr Peter Lloyd Bennett, Educational Psychologist * Debate - British Psychological Society *Table of Contents1. Accidental Touch. 2. Friendly Touch. 3. Hurtful Touch. 4. Touching Myself. 5. Not Touching. 6. Having my Picture Taken. Keeping Children with Special Needs Safe: Information for Adults.

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Book SynopsisThis informative and supportive series explores in detail some common mental health issues affecting the lives of children today. Working to tackle and destigmatise mental health issues these creative and factual titles explore conditions such as ADHD OCD anxiety and depression. Readers can learn about causes symptoms and practical coping strategies including mindfulness talking therapies and when to seek professional help. We look at how to look after your own mental health and support others around you. These titles have been developed to support teachers and mental health professionals working with pupils and have been reviewed and approved by the clinical team at Place2Be the leading national childrens mental health charity.This informative and supportive series explores in detail some common mental health issues affecting the lives of children today. Working to tackle and destigmatise mental health issues these creative and factual titles explore conditions such as ADHD OCD anxiety and depression. Readers can learn about causes symptoms and practical coping strategies including mindfulness talking therapies and when to seek professional help. We look at how to look after your own mental health and support others around you. These titles have been developed to support teachers and mental health professionals working with pupils and have been reviewed and approved by the clinical team at Place2Be the leading national childrens mental health charity.

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Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.There has always been emphasis placed on personal, social and emotional education, particularly in the Early Years. Emotionally resilient children are well equipped to deal with the challenges they may face, and this resilience reflects a range of skills, strengths and characteristics acquired and refined throughout one''s life.Over the last ten years, Jillian Harrison-Longworth has planned and delivered a wide range of short but focused activities that can be used to develop aspects of emotional resilience across five key areas: confidence, self-image, self-esteem, perseverance and cooperation. This book contaiTrade ReviewThe book looks fabulous, packed full of activities that are clear to read and understand. -- @Katiesearlyyearsnook * Instagram blogger *

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Book SynopsisSomewhere some time ago the Agents of F.E.E.L.S were formed. Working together to Feel Every Emotion Like Superheroes our helpful heroes are here to assist YOU the unsuspecting reader understand the emotions that are trying to mess up YOUR daySomewhere some time ago the Agents of F.E.E.L.S were formed. Working together to Feel Every Emotion Like Superheroes our helpful heroes are here to assist YOU the unsuspecting reader understand the emotions that are trying to mess up YOUR day

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Book SynopsisAll Rebel, all the time. The Rebel Girls Handbook is the ultimate ticket to trivia, activities, and more about 300+ extraordinary women featured across the bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series.Malala Yousafzai fights for girls' education around the world. . . and there's an asteroid named after her. Florence Nightingale was a nurse who saved lives during the Crimean War. . . and she had a pet owl named Athena. María Isabel Urrutia is a Colombian weightlifter. . . and the inspiration for a character in the film Encanto.The Rebel Girls Handbook includes amazing facts and beautiful illustrations of Rebel Girls past and present, all packaged together in a fun, easy-to-flip-through format. Spotlights on the home countries and traits of trailblazing women let readers explore the Rebel universe like never before, while activities encourage them to join in and make the book their own.Plus, find QR codes inside that unlock awesome bonus audio stories on the Rebel Girls app!Trade Review"This extensive collection of stories of girls and women who've made a positive impact on the world would be a fine addition to any girl's library." -- Common Sense Media

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Book SynopsisLearn about some of the most endangered animals in the world and the continents on which they live. Find out why some species are endangered and what steps are being taken to change that. Learning about this important topic is the first step in ensuring that these species do not become extinct in the future.

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Book SynopsisChildren can be daunted by the prospect of moving house. This title explains what will happen and helps readers to see this process in a positive light.Children can be daunted by the prospect of moving house. This title explains what will happen and helps readers to see this process in a positive light.

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Book SynopsisThe Growing Up Guide for Girls is a one-stop guide for young girls on the autism spectrum explaining all they need to know about puberty and adolescence. The pre-teen and teenage years are a bumpy time when bodies change, emotions are high and peers are developing at different paces. Using simple, literal language and delightful colour illustrations, this book explains the facts about body changes such as growing hair in new places, periods, wearing a bra and keeping spots away! It gives cool tips on what makes a real friend, what it means to have a crush on somebody, and how to stay safe online. Most importantly, it explains that every body is beautiful and unique and encourages young girls with autism to celebrate difference! Perfect preparation for the teenage years for girls aged 9-14.Trade ReviewI have been teaching students on the autistic spectrum for over a decade now and I am energised to think that I can use these books in a comprehensive manner in my class, encourage parents to utilise this material in a comfortable and comforting way at home, and I am massively delighted to believe that students themselves will be able to access, follow and actually use these books! A huge step forward! -- Nichola O'Grady, Special Needs Teacher, St. Laserian's Special School, Carlow, IrelandThis beautifully illustrated book about puberty in girls is aimed specifically at young people on the autistic spectrum, but much of the information will be very useful to any young person beginning to sense that she is growing up. The information is precise and detailed, and the format of the book means that it is written and published in a style that is clear and uncluttered...the emphasis is on things that those on the autistic spectrum might find difficult to understand, such as the term 'puppy fat' and what it actually means, or that following someone around that one has a crush on is not a good idea. The book is very well produced and attractive to hold and read. -- HealthyBooksTable of ContentsAdvice for Parents and Professionals. Introduction. 1. Bodies. 2. Hair. 3. Breasts. 4. Hygiene. 5. Clothes. 6. Skin. 7. Periods. 8. Emotions. 9. Crushes. 10. Friends. 11. The Internet. 12. Your Body Belongs to You. 13. I am Me. All I Ever Need to Be. 14. What About the Boys? Further Reading.

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Book SynopsisThe Happy Confident Me Life Skills Journals contains 60 activities that will help children aged 7 to 13 develop 10 essential life skills such as the Power of Introspection, the Power of Optimism and the Power of Creativity

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