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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: safety matters > General
'Lizzie has been able to embody the power of hope and compassion in
everything she does. Stories like hers keep me inspired every day.'
Michelle Obama 'Lizzie is making our culture a kinder one by
encouraging people to undermine hate through self-acceptance and
everyday acts of empathy. Her heart and humour shine through on
every page!' -Lilly Singh, entertainer, comedian and author of How
to Be a Bawse Celebrated motivational speaker and YouTube sensation
Lizzie Velasquez shows us how we can learn to accept all parts of
ourselves and others to create a culture of kindness and a more
compassionate world. Born with a rare genetic condition, Lizzie
Velasquez always knew she was different, but it wasn't until she
was much older that she understood what that meant to others. At
seventeen she came across a viral video entitled 'World's Ugliest
Woman'- only to discover that it featured her. In response, she
decided to stand up on behalf of victims everywhere and created one
of YouTube's most popular motivational channels and a TEDx talk
that has drawn tens of millions of viewers. In this daring,
inspiring book, Lizzie reveals the hidden forces that give rise to
self-doubt, shame and cruelty, and empowers us to redirect them to
unlock empathy and kindness for ourselves and others. Through her
own battles with anxiety and coping with disappointment, she
demonstrates how we can overcome obstacles and move forward with
greater positivity. Dare to Be Kind presents the path to
acceptance, love and tolerance, and offers a blueprint for how to
lead a resilient life and, ultimately, forge a radically
compassionate world.
Lily is having a tricky day at school. She is missing her Mum...
and Boris Boreham and Trixie Temperton are being mean. Everything
is going wrong, and Lily can't wait to get home for the weekend.
But...the weekend goes too fast, and Lily has worries about the new
school week. Joe has worries too, but luckily Mum and Dad have a
clever way of helping the children feel confident and happier. Lily
and Joe's parents share a magical way to manage life's tricky
situations, using photos, drawing materials, imagination and LOVE!
Together they create a special Bubble of Love, and think about what
makes them unique, and all the people who love them. As they draw
the 'walls' of their Bubbles, Lily and Joe feel safer and
stronger... As they think about their special people, they feel
absolutely loved. But things don't always go smoothly, and Lily
must practice new ways of thinking and being. Watch as the children
grow 'brave muscles'. Learn how Lily and Joe grow confidence and
ability to deal with tricky people and situations. But above all,
experience how the children carry the love of their family wherever
they go!
Debut author Jilly Gagnon bursts onto the scene with a story equal
parts bite and romance, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jennifer
E. Smith, about falling for someone in front of everyone. In this
modern day love story: Girl likes boy. Girl snaps photo and posts
it online. Boy becomes insta-famous. And what starts out as an
innocent photo turns into a whirlwind adventure that forces them
both to question whether fame-and love-are worth the price...and
changes both of their lives forever. Told from alternating points
of view, #famous captures the sometimes-crazy thrill ride of social
media and the equally messy but wonderful moments of liking someone
in real life.
Julia swore she'd never join a gang--but for Eric, she'll risk
everything. Now in trade paperback with a new cover, a gritty novel
from the author of "Street Pharm."
Lines are clearly marked at South Bay High School. It's mixed
territory for the Crips and the Bloods, which means the drama never
stops.
Julia DiVino wants none of it. No colors, no C-Walks--it's just not
her thing.
But everything changes when Eric Valiente transfers to South Bay
and rolls into her life. Lines are redrawn. And then they are
crossed.
Elephant loves seeing his friends and making new friends and he has
lots of tips for how to be a good friend for young children. The
book covers topics such as empathy, saying sorry and listening. The
Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key
information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told
and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside
bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of
good advice for human children and a little bit of learning about
the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal
lovers.
No matter how you try to hide it, the truth will always come out .
. . After a plane crash sees a group of seven teens washed up on a
desert island, their first thought is survival. But a terrible
secret from a party the night before has followed them ashore.
Facing deadly threats and the fear of being stranded forever, they
quickly discover that being the most popular kid in High School
doesn't help when you're fighting to stay alive. As the island
deals each of them a dangerous blow, it's clear that someone is
looking for justice. Now survival depends on facing the truth about
that party: who was hurt that night, and who let it happen? From
multi-award-winning author and gender equality activist, Laura
Bates, this thought-provoking drama will start an important
conversation and keep you guessing to the end. Praise for The
Trial: 'While the climactic "trial" provides a satisfying political
edge, the most gripping passages involve the simple struggle for
survival.' - Financial Times 'Laura Bates is one of the most
important feminist voices we have and The Trial is engaging and
clever, thought-provoking and thrilling. I inhaled it in one
sitting.' - Louise O'Neill, author of Asking For It 'A book that
teens and young adults should be adding to their contemporary
mystery and feminist reading lists' - Culture Fly 'Laura Bates has
written another unputdownable (I mean this, I had to give up on
getting anything done to consume this story) novel, which as you
can imagine asks some important questions too.'- Lucy-Anne Holmes,
editor Women on Top of the World
Starting high school is never easy. Seniors take your lunch money.
Girls you've known forever are suddenly beautiful and unattainable.
And you can never get enough sleep. Could there be a worse time for
Scott's mother to announce she's pregnant? Scott decides high
school would be a lot less overwhelming if it came with a survival
manual, so he begins to write down tips for his new sibling.
Meanwhile, he's trying his best to capture the attention of Julia,
the freshman goddess. In the process, Scott manages to become
involved in nearly everything the school has to offer. So while he
tries to find his place in the confusing world of high school, win
Julia's heart, and keep his sanity, Scott will be recording all the
details for his sibling's--and your--enjoyment.
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