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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Disability & illness
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Strange Head Fred
(Paperback)
Daniel McGowan; Illustrated by Daniel McGowan
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R222
R206
Discovery Miles 2 060
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Fred just wants a regular life: family, friends, a nice job and
someone to love. But for Fred a regular life is a bit tricky to
find - for one particular reason...A funny, sad, action-packed
story about being accepted and being yourself, even if you are a
bit 'different'.
My friend Robby has a disability called ADHD. But that doesn t
matter to us. We play basketball, tell jokes, go canoeing, and help
each other with our homework. I m glad Robby is my friend "
"A charming tale of found families and mermaids, with my favourite
kind of hero at its heart" - Elle McNicoll, award-winning author of
A Kind of Spark A stunning literary adventure from an incredible
debut talent, perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Cerrie
Burnell and Katherine Rundell. I was Haven Point's first Wreckling,
but I certainly wasn't the last. There are forty-two of us now, not
including the mermaids. When you're a Wreckling, you mainly spend
your days squabbling, eating and planning adventures. Oh, and
Wrecklings also carry out wreckings, which is how we got our name .
. . Washed up as a baby beside a remote lighthouse and raised by a
mermaid, Alpha Lux was the first foundling at Haven Point. Now the
lighthouse is a ramshackle home for any disabled person who needs
somewhere to belong. Looting from passing ships to make a living,
they call themselves the Wrecklings, and for the children of Haven
Point life is spent adventuring on the wild shore (and getting into
trouble with the grown-ups). But when Alpha spots a strange light
up on the headland, she realizes that her beloved family are in
danger of being discovered by Outsiders. With their home under
threat, the Wrecklings must decide what kind of future they want .
. . and what they're willing to do to get it.
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Deafness
(Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Designed by Gareth Liddington
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R251
R226
Discovery Miles 2 260
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We all share the same world, but do we experience it in the same
way? A Different World gives children the opportunity to see the
world through others' eyes. Readers will understand what challenges
other people face on a daily basis and be provided with the tools
that will allow them to challenge their own assumptions about the
world.
How to be Luminous is a lyrical and engrossing story about the aftermath of tragedy and the power of self-belief and love. Harriet Reuter Hapgood's beautiful writing radiates with colour.
When seventeen-year-old Minnie Sloe's mother disappears, so does her ability to see colour. How can young artist Minnie create when all she sees is black-and-white? Will her mysterious ailment – and grief – stop her from following in her mother's footsteps and becoming a famous artist?
Middle child Minnie and her two sisters have always been able to get through anything together – growing up without fathers, living the eccentric artist lifestyle, and riding out their mother's mental highs and lows. But losing their mother irrevocably breaks them, and Minnie wonders if she could lose everything: her family, her future, her first love . . . and maybe even her mind.
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has
been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and
Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to
support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+
books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to
acquire phonics skills. Discover the exciting world of parasports
in this fascinating non-fiction book! Learn about the history of
parasports and when they began through to modern day sporting
legends, playing at the very top of their game!
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Using a Wheelchair
(Paperback)
Robin Twiddy; Designed by Gareth Liddington
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R251
R226
Discovery Miles 2 260
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We all share the same world, but do we experience it in the same
way? A Different World gives children the opportunity to see the
world through others' eyes. Readers will understand what challenges
other people face on a daily basis and be provided with the tools
that will allow them to challenge their own assumptions about the
world.
Spectrum gals, ever wished you had a handbook to help navigate the
confusing world of teenage girlhood? Look no further!
Aspie-in-the-know, Jennifer Cook O'Toole provides just that with
her inspirational guide to life for teenage girls with Asperger
syndrome. Drawing on her own, real-life experiences rather than
preaching from textbooks, she covers everything you need (and
want!) to know, from body shapes and love interests to bullying,
friendships and how to discover and celebrate your unique,
beautiful self. With illustrations by an Aspie teen and
inspirational quotes from well-known, female Aspie voices,
including Temple Grandin, Rudy Simone, Robyn Steward, and Haley
Moss, Sisterhood of the Spectrum is your perfect companion on the
"yellow brick road" to womanhood. It will leave you empowered,
informed and excited to be different.
A heartfelt picture book that explains empathy, told in simple words.
Some friends need a great big hug to make them feel well.
Some prefer to be alone. Some listen, others tell
the most adventurous stories of the times that went before!
Some friends may not want to talk about them anymore.
How to Mend a Friend is a heartfelt picture book which touches on
empathy, loss and friendship.
At times, we all feel a little bit broken. Karl's simple text is a
guide on How to Mend a Friend, whether it's a friend with a broken toy,
a broken heart, a loss they can't explain or the sadness that comes
when someone else eats the last cookie.
Featuring a child and an imaginary animal friend, children will find it
easy to relate to the story throughout, whilst learning how they might
support a friend who feels sad.
Written by the brilliant Julia Donaldson and stunningly illustrated by
the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, The Hospital Dog is a big-hearted tale
about a very special, very brave dog.
Here is a dog, a Dalmatian called Dot,
Is she quite ordinary? NO, SHE’S NOT!
After their breakfast and a swim in the sea, Dot and her owner Rose
jump on the bus to the hospital. Dot loves visiting the children of
Wallaby Ward and they’re always pleased to see her too; from a crying
baby to a bored teenager – a pat, a stroke and a cuddle with Dot cheers
everyone up. But the work of the hospital dog doesn’t stop there and
when one of her patients is in trouble, it’s up to Dot to save the day!
A fantastic rhyming story from the creators of the bestselling picture
book, The Detective Dog – winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award.
The Hospital Dog Book and CD comes with an audio CD of the story read
by actress and singer Dame Floella Benjamin, perfect for reading along,
for car journeys, bedtimes, or any time at all!
From zippy little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rock friends
get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to
find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike
all of the other rocks, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because
he's flat on one side. Determined not to leave their friend behind,
the rocks set out to help Ricky roll - one way or another: When the
last knotwas tied, and the work was all done, the only step left
was for Rick to have fun.They stood back and watched, feeling
nervous and tense,as Rick breathed in deep, with increasing
suspense. He moved slowly at first, testing out his new mold, and
then, for the first time...Ricky the rock rolled! This sweet,
imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of
characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and
triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship,
combining the spirit ofThe Giving Treewith the rhyme and rhythm of
Dr. Seuss. Targeted for children ages 3-11, this is the first of a
series of books featuring the "You Rock Group" that kids are sure
to cherish as they grow, and learn from through empowering,
motivating and fun-to-read stories.
Amy is starting a new school and she knows it's the perfect chance
for a fresh start. She's determined not to let anyone know about
her epilepsy, not even her new best friend. But what will happen
when her secret is revealed? Reflect is a series of emotionally
powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings, carefully
crafted to promote thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level
reading comprehension. Written by top authors and developed with
Literacy expert Nikki Gamble, these are books you can trust to
engage, entertain and support children's personal development and
wellbeing. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match
every child to books with the right depth and complexity, and
helping them to progress. Each book contains inside cover notes to
help children deepen their understanding and support their reading
comprehension. Teaching notes on Oxford Owl offer cross-curricular
links to Relationships Education and support literacy skills.
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