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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: safety matters
Flick is just like any other youngster. She loves to chase
butterflies and jump in autumn leaves. But life at the end of
Holyrood Lane is often violent and unpredictable due to the
constant storms that plague her home, causing her to cringe with
dread and flee whenever they strike. Flick tries her best to quell
her fears and endure the storms' persistent wrath until, one day,
with nowhere left to hide Flick summons the courage to face her
fears by asking for help to overcome them. At the End of Holyrood
Lane provides a sensitive glimpse into one aspect of domestic
violence and how it can affect young lives. Designed to be visually
arresting, emotionally incisive, and ultimately uplifting, it is a
tale of anxiety shown through the eyes of a small child with an
intense dislike for thunderstorms - a fear shared by many young
children. This clever duality of meaning is able to evoke a gentle
awareness for young readers who may be suffering their own domestic
torment but who are too scared or unsure of how to seek help and
shelter from their own storms, whatever their nature. This is the
second book by the acclaimed author-illustrator team of Dimity
Powell and Nicky Johnston, who specialise in handling difficult
subjects with sensitivity and hope.
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Watcher
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Nikki Grimes; Illustrated by Bryan Collier
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Jordan lives in fear of Tanya, the class bully. But Tanya has
worries of her own, no matter how much she tries to ignore them. It
seems impossible that Jordan and Tanya could be anything other than
enemies, but the Lord is watching over them, guiding each of them
along a path that might just help help them to understand one
another. Nikki Grimes takes the words of a comforting psalm and
masterfully transforms them into a tale of compassion, friendship
and faith. Coupled with artwork from Bryan Collier, this heartfelt
story is one that readers will treasure.
Physical bullying is the most blatant form of bullying. It includes
hitting or kicking the victim, or, taking or damaging the victim's
belongings. Physical bullying is more common among males, however
females can also be the perpetuators or victims of this form of
bullying. This informative title addresses physical bullying from
the perspective of the target, the bully, and the bystander. Case
studies, statistics, and thought-provoking questions shed light on
this issue and provide actionable strategies to prevent it.
"A warmhearted conversation starter of a book." - Kirkus Reviews
"Encouraging forgiveness and celebrating strength in numbers, this
cheerful book's illustrations include surreal touches and muted
colors, easing the audience into their messages." - Foreword
Reviews Every day Corey wears an orange cape. Even at bedtime. Even
at school. The other children tease him, but Corey doesn't mind.
After all, he wears his cape for a reason . . . Billy would rip the
cape off every day. And every day, Corey would show up with a new
cape. Then, one of the boys found the very noble reason why Corey
was wearing a cape. An inspiring book about courage, caring, and
the hero inside everyone. For superheroes ages 5 and up.
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Barbarians
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Valerie Bodden
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X-Books are for kids who love facts-especially in bite-sized
portions and about fascinating, true subjects. As plentiful images
and graphical representations stimulate visual perception, readers
will be drawn into learning how to use informational texts. Each
title is framed by a signature Top 5 countdown feature that not
only serves as an example of sequential order but also narrates a
brief story within the main topic: in X-Books: Fighters, these
sidebars summarize the extraordinary true tales of famous warriors
throughout history. Count down the world's most extreme fighters,
and launch a lifetime of reading without limits!
What if everybody chose to be kind? If you tell someone that they
can't play with you, there's no harm done, right? But what if
everybody said that? What if everybody forgot to be kind-and made
fun of other kids' artwork at school, or told a fib, or refused to
share with a person in need? The world wouldn't be a very nice
place to live. But what if everybody thought before they spoke, so
the world would be a kinder place? With clear prose and
lighthearted artwork, this companion book to the bestseller What If
Everybody Did That? explores the power of words and shows kids that
the things we say matter.
This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.
As an ally you use your power-no matter how big or small-to support
others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this
collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA
authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and showing up
for friends and strangers.
From raw stories of racism and invisible disability to powerful moments
of passing the mic, these authors share their truths. They invite you
to think about your own experiences and choices and how to be a better
ally.
There are no easy answers, but this book helps you ask better
questions. Self-reflection prompts, resources, journaling ideas, and
further reading suggestions help you find out what you can do. Because
we're all in this together. And we all need allies.
This "heartbreaking ... powerful work" ( School Library Journal)
introduces the contemporary issue of forced disappearances to
readers 10 and up-with "deceptively simple black line drawings"
that "allow for no meandering of attention" ( Kirkus). By a closed
door, a child waits for his uncle, who is coming to stay. As he
waits, he imagines all the fun things they'll do when he arrives:
his uncle can teach him how to block a penalty shot and the boy can
show him how well he is doing in school. But his uncle never
arrives. Page by page, the boy grows older sitting in the same
position, waiting to show his uncle his degree, his son, and
eventually, his granddaughter. And still, his uncle does not come.
My Uncle Is Coming Tomorrow is dedicated to the forcibly
disappeared who were never able to come home, and depicts the
devastating impact on their loved ones who are left behind. An
excellent resource for learning about the history of forced
disappearances, this gentle but effective book includes an
afterword that explains the act of "disappearing people": how it
developed over the course of the twentieth century as a tool of
political terror, and how people continue to be disappeared today.
An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids
In too deadly.In too deep.Samantha and Rachel used to be friends.
But then Rachel betrayed Samantha . . . and Samantha decided to
make her life a living nightmare.Then one day, Sam and Rachel found
themselves in a fightby a lake.Samantha pushed Rachel . . . and
watched as Rachel fell back.And back.Into the water. And gone.No
way to save her. No way she could be alive.The next day, Rachel
shows up to school as if nothing happened.And now she's the one who
wants to make her former friend's life a living nightmare . . .
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Medusa
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Jessie Burton; Illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill
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It's visiting day, and Dad smells like peppermint-yuck! If only he
would wear that nice, breezy cologne that smells like hazelnut...
So begins one boy's brief weekly visit with his father in prison.
Here's a man who gets angry, but beneath that peppermint surface is
much to admire, if only you take the time to look. This richly
imagined picture book explores the inner life of a boy who
struggles to love a father who can be difficult to love at times.
Though they may only have brief visits together, it's clear they
love each other. This story bravely explores the all-too-hidden
world of incarcerated parents. It's also a beautiful testament to
the power of love to bridge the walls that divide us.
Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym
class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible,
and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. And
the most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class
bully, who calls himself the 'King of the Jungle.' When Marc's
mother tells him that his Uncle Jake is coming to stay for the
whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for real, super-cool
Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan. He's going to turn Marc into
a warrior. Becoming a warrior isn't easy. It involves a lot of pull
ups, sit ups, pushups, squats, swimming, eating right, and studying
harder than ever before! Can Marc transform himself into a warrior
before school starts in the fall - and finally stand up to the King
of the Jungle himself?
According to the World Health Organization, one in three women will
be sexually or physically assaulted in her lifetime. These rates
are very similar for non-binary people and other feminized people,
too. This is rape culture, and young adults are living through it
here and now. Fired Up about Consent is a practical,
survivor-informed primer for young people who want to learn how to
build joyful, mutually satisfying sex lives and relationships. In
these pages, author Sarah Ratchford defines rape and sexual
assault, busts the myths behind toothless messaging and outdated
advice, and provides sex-positive scripts on how to ask for and
offer a clear, enthusiastic, and freely given Yes! Along the way,
Ratchford touches on topics such as #MeToo, gender identity,
masturbation, virginity, porn, sex work, reporting assault, and
more, all through a radically inclusive and intersectional lens.
The message is loud and clear: not only is consent sexy, it's
mandatory--and everyone deserves frank and empowering literacy
around it. Only with empathy, compassion, and resistance can we
move forward into a new culture of consent.
Told entirely in text messages, this addictive new series from the acclaimed author of My Life in Pink & Green is perfect for fans of Lauren Myracle and Wendy Mass.
To be honest, middle school is rough! Cecily, Gabby, and Prianka have been BFFAE since pre-K, so it’s totally natural when they don’t include the new girl, Victoria, in their plans and group texts.
Between organizing the school Valentine’s Day dance, prepping for their first boy-girl party, and trying to keep their texts so boring their moms won’t use spy apps to read them, the friends only have time for each other.
But when Victoria is accidentally sent a hurtful text message, the entire sixth grade gets called out for bullying, cell phones are confiscated, and the trio known as CPG4Eva is forced to figure out just how strong their friendships are IRL.
This book is an ideal resource for exploring and discussing online
safety and includes topics such as using search engines, playing
online games, cyber bullying, trolls and much more. Me and My World
explores topics that are important to children aged 6 plus as they
grow up. The text and illustrations provide lots of talking points
and questions help children to relate information to themselves and
discover their similarities and differences. In the classroom, the
books are great for exploring the topics in the RSE 2020
curriculum. The titles in the series are Being safe, My behaviour,
My family, My friends, My growing body and Life online.
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