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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues
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Elliot
(Paperback)
Julie Pearson; Illustrated by Manon Gauthier
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The critically acclaimed story of one child's experience of foster
care and his journey to a forever, forever home Elliot's parents
love him very much, but they don't have all the skills they need to
take care of a child. When he cries, they do not understand why.
When he yells, they do not know what to do. When he misbehaves,
they do not know how to react. One day a social worker named Thomas
comes to visit, and Elliot's world turns upside-down. Manon
Gauthier's soft collage illustrations feature approachable rabbit
characters, while Julie Pearson's soothing, repetitive text guides
Elliot gently through the foster child system. The new families
that care for the little boy are kind, but everything is strange
and new, and the sudden changes make him want to cry and yell and
misbehave. Then, when it becomes clear that Elliot's parents will
never be able to raise him, Thomas sets out to find Elliot one last
home-a forever, forever home with a family that will love and care
for him no matter what.
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Human Town
(Hardcover)
Alan Durant; Illustrated by Anna Doherty
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R480
R408
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Taylor Before and After tells the story of middle schooler Taylor
Harper through journal entries alternating between two timelines:
before and after a drunk driving accident, in which Taylor Harper
was a passenger - and her brother was the driver. Before, Taylor
was finally becoming popular, navigating the pressures of friends,
frenemies, and a cut-throat initiation challenge by the coolest
girl in school. After, she finds herself ostracised, bullied, and
facing the glaring silence of things unsaid at school (and at
home).
Fairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the
adventure of a lifetime and discover the magic of Goblyn Wood, with
the first book in a major new fantasy series for fans of Nevermoor
and Podkin One-Ear! Are you ready to enter Goblyn Wood . . . ?
Hazel has always known she was different, but she doesn't know
where she came from. When her best friend Pete is kidnapped by
strange creatures, she must gather her courage and enter Goblyn
Wood, a forest inhabited by fairies. But their magic is being
drained away, and Hazel soon realises that her own power is the key
to saving both Pete and her new friends. Embarking on an epic
journey of discovery, can Hazel restore the balance of the fairy
realm? The debut fiction novel from Waterstones prize-shortlisted
Anna Kemp - enter this rich and immersive new fantasy world and
meet a powerful new hero.
Bruin meisies is uitsonderlik. Ons maak orals 'n verskil.
Droomskeppers en baanbrekers. Ons kan enigiets wees wat ons wil.
Bruin meisies is leiers. Ons volg in die spore, van kampioene en
heldinne. Hulle woorde en dade word deel van ons liedjies en sinne.
Jy is wonderlik is propvol positiewe boodskappe om bruin meisies te
inspireer om hulle drome na te jaag en hulself na waarde te ag. Die
boek moedig bruin meisies aan om hulle unieke voorkoms en talente
te vier en om uitsonderlik te wees op alle terreine.
Join Winnie the Pooh and friends with this interactive title
brimming with ideas to make the world a better place! Make the
world a better place with Winnie-the-Pooh! With creative arts and
crafts, little ideas to cheer up friends and family, playful
challenges to help wildlife thrive around you, and some simple
relaxing activities to make your world softer, this book is filled
with wonderful fun! Original artworks and quotations to bring you
into Pooh's world, this book is filled with joy and ideas for kids
who care about the world and people around them. Other titles in
this series: Winnie the Pooh: Ideas for Rainy Days Winnie the Pooh:
Things to do before you're 5 and 3/4
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Baby Badger
(Paperback)
Hannah Shaw; Illustrated by Bev Johnson
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R188
R157
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LOVE
(Paperback)
Corrinne Averiss; Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman
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R203
R183
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Funny, emotional and uplifting picture book about separation and
love, to help children understand their emotions. Everyone loves
everyone in Tess's house, but when Tess has to leave for school for
the very first time, she is worried that her family's love might
not stretch that far. Mum explains that love is like a string, it
connects people together even when they are far away. At school
Tess notices that all the children have strings! Some are new, some
are old, some stretch a long way, and some even stretch right up
into the sky. But what happens when a string breaks? Love is the
third in a trio of feel-good picture books from author Corrinne
Averiss (Joy (2018), Hope (2019)) - a pure delight from start to
finish. A wonderful story that subtly tackles difficult topics of
death, grief, separation and overcoming anxiety.
Scientists, engineers, academics and environmentalists warn that
unless water use is drastically reduced, severe water shortage will
affect the entire planet by 2040. But what does that mean? Why is
this happening? What should we do about it? Mind Mappers: Are We
Running Out of Water? unravels the issues and the answers.
Beautiful illustrations, a unique structure and straightforward
narrative make this an engaging, fascinating and illuminating read.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected as Principal Chief
of the Cherokee Nation. Growing up, little Wilma was surrounded by
her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught her to be proud of who
she was, and all that had come before her. But when the family
moved from Oklahoma's Rocky Mountains to the city of San Francisco,
it was a big change, and Wilma fully realised how unfairly the
world treated Native Americans. As an adult, she became a leader in
the fight for Native American rights, and rose to become the first
woman to ever be elected as a Chief of a Cherokee Nation. This
inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra
facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with
historical photos and a detailed profile of the pioneering Native
American leader and activist. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Competitive eating vies with family expectations in a funny, heartfelt novel for middle-grade readers by National Book Award winner Pete Hautman.
David can eat an entire sixteen-inch pepperoni pizza in four minutes and thirty-six seconds. Not bad. But he knows he can do better. In fact, he'll have to do better: he's going to compete in the Super Pigorino Bowl, the world's greatest pizza-eating contest, and he has to win it, because he borrowed his mom's credit card and accidentally spent $2,000 on it. So he really needs that prize money. Like, yesterday. As if training to be a competitive eater weren't enough, he's also got to keep an eye on his little brother, Mal (who, if the family believed in labels, would be labeled autistic, but they don't, so they just label him Mal). And don't even get started on the new weirdness going on between his two best friends, Cyn and HeyMan. Master talent Pete Hautman has cooked up a rich narrative shot through with equal parts humor and tenderness, and the result is a middle-grade novel too delicious to put down.
A heart-warming story of kindness, courage and love in all its
forms from the award-winning author of Me, My Dad and the End of
the Rainbow. Perfect for 9+ readers and fans of Elle McNicoll, Lisa
Thompson and Onjali Rauf. 'A huge, shining kaleidoscope of joy'-
L.D. Lapinski, author of THE STRANGEWORLDS TRAVEL AGENCY Bea's
family are happy. Like, really happy. Like, kind of gross but also
cute happy. So when they visit London Pride together and have the
ultimate day out, Bea doesn't think her family could possibly get
any happier. But a year later, a grey cloud is following Bea's
family around. Dad has passed away, and without him around they
have no choice but to pack their bags and move to the countryside
to live with Gran. With Bea's big sister, Riley, taking the news
hard, Bea will do anything to cheer her up. So with the help of new
friends, The Secret Sunshine Project is formed - Bea's plan to
bring Pride to the countryside and a smile back to Riley's face.
There's just one teeny tiny problem - the village mayor. A grumpy
old woman who's on a mission to rain on Bea's parade . . . Praise
for The Secret Sunshine Project: 'Warm-hearted and cheering, with a
dash of sparkle' - Guardian 'Vibrant, funny and wise - a book to
savour' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND
STARS 'Funny, fresh and full of heart' - Katie Tsang, co-author of
DRAGON MOUNTAIN 'Wonderful, warm-hearted stories full of characters
to care about' - Andy Shepherd, author of THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS
'Fizzes with positive, feel-good energy' - Steven Butler, author of
THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL 'Utter sunshine in book form!
Benjamin Dean has done it again' - Sophy Henn, author of PIZZAZ
In his twisty, gritty, profoundly moving New York Times bestselling-debut, Adam Silvera brings to life a charged, dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx.
In the months after his father's suicide, it's been tough for sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto to find happiness but with the support of his girlfriend Genevieve, he's slowly remembering what that might feel like. When Genevieve leaves for a couple of weeks, Aaron starts hanging out with a new guy, Thomas. Aaron's friends notices, and they're not exactly thrilled. But Aaron can't deny the happiness Thomas brings or how Thomas makes him feel safe from himself.
Since Aaron can't stay away from Thomas or turn off his newfound feelings for him, he considers turning to the Leteo Institute's revolutionary memory-alteration procedure to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is...
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Frankie's World
(Paperback)
Aoife Dooley; Illustrated by Aoife Dooley
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R300
R234
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How do you fit in and stand out when you feel different to everyone
around you? "I loved Frankie's story and could really identify with
her character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that
represents neurodiversity really realistically." Libby Scott "Aoife
Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with great care,
humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones "A fun and relatable read
about awkwardness, self-acceptance, family and friendship." Sarah
McIntyre "Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on through
her journey." Sue Cheung Frankie knows she's not like anyone else
in her class: she's different, but she can't quite figure out why.
Is it the new freckle on her nose, or the fact she's small for her
age? Or that she has to go to the hospital sometimes? Everyone else
seems to think she's weird too, and they make fun of her at school.
Frankie's dad left when she was a baby - maybe he was different
too? It would explain why she always feels like an alien. So she
and her best-friend Sam, embark on a mission to track him down. A
graphic novel offering a unique perspective on Autism, told with
humour and heart. Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a
distinctive blue and orange palette. Perfect for fans of Raina
Telgemeier.
From the critically acclaimed author of Children of the Quicksands
- shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize - comes a
breathtaking magical adventure ... Kuki refuses to believe in the
curse of the Abiku. Her destiny is not to die young!Her biggest
problem right now is moving house and fitting in at her new
school.One evening while exploring, Kuki spies a driveway lined
with giant palm trees. It leads to an abandoned beach house of
shadows and scattered sea shells. And in the fading light, she
meets a girl called Enilo.They become friends - the best of
friends.Until Kuki makes a terrifying discovery ... The second
novel by Times/Chicken House Competition-winning Efua Traore,
author of critically acclaimed Children of the Quicksands A
beautifully evoked middle-grade adventure set in the author's
native Nigeria and drawing from rich Yoruba mythology A story about
the power of female friendship over fear and superstition PRAISE
FOR CHILDREN OF THE QUICKSANDS: 'A joy of a book: rich, warm,
powerful storytelling' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'A thrilling adventure
bright with the gorgeous colours of Nigeria - glorious!' JASBINDER
BILAN '[A] beautifully evoked story' THE TELEGRAPH 'Traore's
storytelling feels almost otherworldly ... exhilarating' THE TIMES
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Beckoning
(Paperback)
Claudia Cangilla McAdam
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R558
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