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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal, health & social education (PHSE) > Body & health > General
A heartwarming and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about the joy
of sharing. Little Miss Sunshine and Mr Cool love sharing, but
sometimes it can be difficult to share. Mr Grumpy and Little Miss
Stubborn find it particularly hard. Will they learn to enjoy
sharing too with some help from their friends? The Mr Men and
Little Miss are the perfect characters to help children understand
a bit more about their own emotions and how to manage them. With
engaging questions to encourage conversations and some helpful tips
from favourite characters to help children develop their emotional
intelligence.
Georgie has no idea what to expect when she, Mama, and Peaches are
plopped down in the middle of small town USA-aka Bogalusa,
Louisiana-where Mama grew up and Great Aunt Vie needs constant
care. Georgie wants to help out at the once famous family diner
that served celebrities like the Jackson 5 and the Supremes, but
everyone is too busy to show her the ropes and Mama is treating her
like a baby, not letting her leave her sight. When she finally gets
permission to leave on her own, Georgie makes friends with Markie-a
foster kid who'd been under Aunt Elvie's care-who has a limb
difference and a huge attitude. Then Markie asks Georgie to help
her find her mom, and suddenly summer has a real purpose. But as
Georgie and Markie's histories begin to entwine, Georgie becomes
more desperate to find the truth. But words spoken cannot be taken
back and once Georgie knows the truth, she may even find a way to
right past wrongs and help Aunt Vie and Markie out after all.
With over 25 activities, A Little Dose of Nature is a gentle guide
to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all
the good that nature can do for our mental health. Being surrounded
by greenery, wildlife, and fresh air is scientifically proven to be
one of the most effective - and neglected - ways to de-stress and
boost wellbeing. This book introduces kids to nature's five 'key
ingredients', which can provide cognitive and emotional benefits.
From observing the branching patterns of roots and leaves that
mimic our own anatomies, to the power of sunlight, rainfall and
birdsong, readers young and old will discover how to notice and
appreciate what nature does for them, their minds and their bodies.
Each of these key ingredients is explored through a range of
simple, relaxing activities that children, parents and carers can
do in their favourite green spaces, including: Making a paper cone
to listen in on the goings on inside a tree Creating beautiful
works of art using only natural materials Feeling the lovely
squelch of mud between your toes Written by psychologist Dr. Alison
Greenwood and with gorgeous illustrations from Anneli Bray, A
Little Dose of Nature introduces an easily accessible tonic for
difficulty and distress, and encourages us all to get our dose of
nature for a happy, healthy life.
Help your little ones to put their worries aside following COVID-19
and Meet the Microbes! With fun, playful text by expert Dr Emily
Grossman and bright, characterful illustrations help your kids to
discover just how vital microbes are to life on earth. These tiny
organisms - that can only be seen under a microscope - are
absolutely EVERYWHERE. In fact, they're even living inside our
bodies, travelling through outer space and swimming in the world's
seas. And while some microbes can make us sick, many of them
actually keep us well, and even help to keep our planet happy and
healthy. Step into the incredible world of microbes in this
fascinating picture book by Dr Emily Grossman about the miniature
life that surrounds us.
Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing
through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising,
accessible and accurate way. Mental health gets talked about a lot,
but what is it? And where does it come from? This book explains
what mental health is, considering how it relates to lots of
different experiences, from how we manage really big feelings, to
how we get on with each other, how we make choices and how we
handle stressful situations. The book thoughtfully examines the
things that can help us look after our mental health and the things
that might make it feel worse. It has suggestions for the support
on offer if we feel we're struggling. It includes specially-written
contributions from Chamique Holdsclaw, US gold medallist
basketballer, academics Dr Suzi Gage and Professor Marianne Van Den
Bree, poet Fisky, artists Christine Rai and Liz Atkin, mental
health advocate Chineye Njoku and Dr Alan Cooklin, psychiatrist and
founder of the charity Our Time which helps children whose parents
experience mental health problems. Aimed at young people aged 10
and upwards. Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other
Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views
on the big issues we face in the world we live in today. Other
titles in the series include: What is Gender? How does it define
us? What is Feminism? Why do we need it? What is Consent? Why is it
important? What is Masculinity? Why does it matter?
With breathtaking illustrations and a touching story, this dazzling
picture book introduces young readers to one of nature's most
magnificent and essential insects: the butterfly. See how a little
girl recovering from poor health finds wonder in nature and
delights in planting a garden with her father to attract a
fascinating array of butterflies. Exploring the life stages of
butterflies, their importance to our ecosystems and the
revitalising power of nature, this book is a heart-warming
information story for children who love the outdoors and all its
incredible creatures. At the back of the book, discover tips on how
to create your own wildlife garden to attract betterflies!
Mum works really hard, but today there is no money left and no food in the cupboards. Forced to visit the local foodbank, Mum feels ashamed that they have to rely on the kindness of others, but her young daughter can still see all the good in her day like reading and drawing, and even the foodbank. Maybe one day things will be different but for now together they brighten up even the darkest of days. A moving insight into the sad rise and necessity of foodbanks from the perspective of society's most vulnerable, and an essential book to help develop empathy in younger readers.
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