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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true
story of Helen Keller. Little Helen was curious and eager to learn
about the world. After contracting an illness during childhood, she
became deaf and blind at the age of one and was unable to talk.
Helen and her family found ways to connect with each other, such as
hand-signing. But when Anne Sullivan, a teacher, came into her
life, Helen discovered more ways to communicate with the wider
world, learning finger-spelling and how to talk. This saw her
become the first deaf-blind person to earn a university degree, and
led her to tour the world advocating for the rights of disabled
people. 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 this
amazing woman's life. 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. 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!
Girl Talk is the must-have advice book for girls navigating all things puberty and growing up!
This easy to read, diverse guide is illustrated for better understanding and includes bodies of all shapes, abilities, and sizes. With Girl Talk, get the answers to the questions you don’t know who to ask or are too embarrassed to. From body changes, personal hygiene, healthy eating, and tips for sensitive topics, this book covers all the bases. Learn to not only prioritize your physical health, but your emotional health, too! A healthy mind and a healthy heart makes for a happy life. Maintain healthy relationships with family, friends, and peers. Growing up isn’t just about your changing body. Learn how to handle peer pressure, social media safety, leadership, and self-confidence so that you can be your best you as you journey through this new time in your life.
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I Make
(Hardcover)
Tracy Blom, Jimmy DiResta; Illustrated by Art Dahn Tran
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Offers information and advice on the causes, symptoms, consequences, and treatments of depression during the difficult teen years, with a Christian perspective.
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BobLand
(Hardcover)
Matt Lucas
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Bob Grubb and his family live on a ramshackle smallholding backing on to the world-renowned theme park, Happey World, run by Arthur Happey and his dreadful granddaughter, Maisie. When Bob accidentally gets into Maisie’s bad books, he is banned from Happey World – FOR EVER. What is an entrepreneurial boy to do? Build his own theme park in his back garden, of course! With the help of friends and family, BOBLAND is go! But with Arthur and Maisie doing everything in their power to derail Bob’s plans, will they make it to the Grand Opening in one piece, where they are due to meet the king himself? And what is the big family secret that lurks beneath it all? Discover even more laughs, thrills and candyfloss with Matt Lucas’ newest wonderful children’s novel, perfect for 8-12 year old readers!
Board book edition of this bestselling story about confidence,
self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to
find his roar. In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold,
stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock
in a tinyful house, lived the littlest, quietest, meekest brown
mouse. Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes
he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest,
bossiest people are scared sometimes ... and even the smallest
creatures can have the heart of a lion! A modern classic, The Lion
Inside has sold over 200,000 copies in the UK alone and been
translated into over 30 languages worldwide. "A heartfelt message,
delightfully conveyed." Parents in Touch "Captivating." Books for
Keeps "A delight to read over and over again." WRD
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Goodnight Shadow
(Hardcover)
Kimberly J Muller; Illustrated by Mackenzie Bontempo
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LOVE
(Paperback)
Corrinne Averiss; Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman
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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.
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