The fourth book in an engaging, dip-in series all about worries, themed by age as fears change as children get older. A reassuring, practical new series to help children build coping skills and resilience. What if I feel angry? What if I think I'm ugly? What if there's a test tomorrow? Packed with helpful tips to help 8 year olds think about their fears and learn how to combat them, this book is an ideal starting point for parents to start conversations about worries. 30 questions and answers cover topics from school, trips to the park and visiting friends to sport, performing and going to the shops. Consultancy by expert Educational Psychologist Dr Miquela Walsh, DEdPsych, MsC (Dist), BSc (Hons), PCPC accredited.

If your kids don't fully understand why telling being clean is way better than being stinky and a bit grubby, then you should read this book together! Are they flummoxed by the idea that you should to clean your teeth TWICE a day, want to wear the same clothes all the time or hate having to wash their hair? Well, if they read this book they might change their mind about being clean instead. With all the excuses and avoidance tactics, meet our cast of funny and quirky characters and find out why being squeaky clean is good for everyone. Why Do I Have To is a PSHE series that takes a look at common areas of resistance that young children often can't see the point in doing, such as cleaning their teeth, sharing toys, or eating their greens. They're a great resource for parents, teachers and carers alike as they contain realistic scenarios, discussion points and fast facts. Each scenario presents a problem and then a resolution with a positive and empowering outcome for all involved. Ideal for children aged 5 and up and those who are studying the 2020 RSE curriculum. Titles in this series: Eat Healthy Food? Go To School? Go To Sleep? Keep Clean? Share? Tell the Truth?

Shannon Parke has little to look forward to in his young life. The prisoner of a broken home, his childhood is marked by fear, hunger, and desperation. He forms a new family with his two best friends, Jamie and Luca, and they become his heroes and protectors. The three boys become the only real family each of them has ever known, and together they finally feel brave enough to face their turbulent world.But when the games of childhood are replaced by drugs and increasing violence, Shannon feels pulled in different directions than his friends. They find themselves in a deadly war with a dangerous Mexican gang, and Shannon's loyalty is needed more than ever. But Shannon wants an escape-and he wants his best friends to be a part of his new life. Can change happen without sacrifice? Is the love they all have for each other enough? After all, when you take up a life of crime, caring can be what makes everything fall apart.

People spend their days differently, but they also spend time doing similar things like sleeping, eating, and commuting. The amount of time people spend at different tasks also varies from person to person. This full-color nonfiction book analyzes the many things that students do throughout the day while introducing them to new vocabulary terms and concepts. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension, vocabulary, and literacy skills. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 3 students reading from cover to cover.

Inside Out and Back Again is a New York Times bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award Inspired by the author's childhood experience of fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama, this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.Ha has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Ha and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope--toward America. This moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from Kirkus which proclaimed it enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny. An author's note explains how and why Thanhha Lai translated her personal experiences into Ha's story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.Supports the Common Core State Standards

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.

Cassandra is hassled by her friends for sitting with the "wrong" kids at lunch. Jennifer gets harassed because she's overweight. Dwan's own family taunts her for not being "black enough." Yen is teased for being Chinese; Jamel for not smoking marijuana. Yet all find the strength to face their conflicts and the courage to be themselves. In 26 first-person stories, real teens write about their lives with searing honesty. They will inspire young readers to reflect on their own lives, work through their problems, and learn who they really are.

Period. is everything you need to know about periods. PERIOD. Period. is a book for everyone; for children and adults, mums and dads, womb-owners and ex-womb-owners. There is no beating around the bush in this funny and informative book written and illustrated by Natalie Byrne, full of practical tips and advice from what a period actually is, to who and who doesn't have them. This book is a myth-busting must-read. For each book sold we will donate menstrual supplies to asylum seekers, refugees and those who can't afford them through Bloody Good Period.

This book is part of the Physical Well Being Series, titles in this series include: Healthy Food; Lets Exercise; Lets Keep Our Teeth Clean; Lets Learn To Say No; Lets Sleep Early; My Skin; My Special Self; Our Eyes And Ears Clean.