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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues
Run away from what they see. Discover who you are. Maudie and
Jake's family is falling to pieces - their mum's been struggling
with her grief since they lost Dad and one night she vanishes. When
Jake is put into care, Maudie can't take it any more. She comes up
with a wild plan to pull their family back together - by kidnapping
Jake. On the run in Cornwall, Jake and Maudie each find something
they hadn't expected - freedom and love. But can they find Mum and
a way to heal together? A powerful and insightful novel about
grief, disability and first love; a story about getting lost and
finding yourself.
An Unexpected Thing is a beautifully illustrated, touching
children's picture book about facing fears, dealing with anxiety
and learning to explore the world. Fred is afraid. Of everything.
He spends his days jumping at loud noises, recoiling from scary
shadows and hiding from new people. So you can imagine how he felt
when a huge, menacing spot appears as if from nowhere. Too
terrified to do anything else, Fred hides away from the spot and
imagines all the awful things it could be... Luckily, Coco isn't
afraid of anything! She loves exploring new things and sees the
best in every new experience that comes her way. When Coco sees the
spot she knows that it must be something wonderful. And she's going
to find out what it is. And this time, Fred is going to come with
her and face his fears once and for all. This is a story of
different perspectives, overcoming those feelings of worry and
uneasiness, facing your fears and finding out that the world isn't
such a bad place afterall of all if you're ready to explore.
Groundbreaking and universal, Stephen Covey's THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE has been one of the most popular motivational books of all time. Now Stephen's son, Sean, has transformed this bestselling message into a life-changing book for young people and their parents.
At a time when everything from planning what to wear to a party to dealing with an alcoholic friend can seem overwhelming and complex, THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEENAGERS will bring a special perspective and focus to the lives of young people everywhere. Sean Covey speaks directly to teenagers in a language they can really understand and relate to, addressing the issues that concern them most: relationships, parents, peers, life choices, concerns for the future, and even larger questions about life, death, and the human condition. Just some of the wisdom readers will find in this meaningful guide.
Introduce young children to a peaceful playtime with I am Calm.
Encourage young children to find inner peace and happiness in fun
and practical ways. From calming yoga sequences, mindful
meditation, and encouraging thankful thoughts, this board book
introduces toddlers to the tools they need to self-soothe. Filled
with phrases that build self-esteem, gentle text and beautiful
illustrations, young children will love every turn of the page.
Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and
empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian
girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon
to be a feature film with a major streamer! I close my eyes, trying
to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as
my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through
everything in its path. Onyeka has a lot of hair - the kind that
makes strangers stop in the street. She's always felt insecure
about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery:
she can control her hair with her mind! Her mother quickly whisks
her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari
- children with superpowers - are trained. But Onyeka and her new
friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as
they find themselves caught up in an epic battle . . . one that
puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the
Academy of the Sun: 'Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the
superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author
of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Brilliant characters, action-packed
plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A
DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author
of The House with Chicken Legs 'An incredible story that reinvents
the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and
creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds
Travel Agency 'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola
Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next
instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the
Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster
of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain 'A rich and
gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come
from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie
Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A
thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with
this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly
fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland,
author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling,
action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be
everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The
Last Bear
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Here and Queer
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Rowan Ellis; Illustrated by Jacky Sheridan
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Here and Queer is a helpful, friendly guide full of support and
advice about living your best queer life, written for girls. This
vibrant, inclusive guide, designed for all kinds of girls, is
designed to help you be the strongest, proudest, happiest version
of yourself! A celebration of the gift of queerness, it's packed
full of heartfelt advice, comforting stories and stylish
illustrations, and will give you the tools you need to explore your
own identity, on your own terms. Author and YouTuber Rowan Ellis
uses her personal experience to take you through queer life, from
coming out and dealing with tough stuff, right through to finding
friendships and celebrating Pride. There are also brilliant guest
essays from contributors across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. The book opens
with guidance on understanding how you feel as a queer girl. From
choosing your pronouns to navigating different labels and
identities, Ellis helps girls understand that they are in control
of their own identity, and that it's ok to not be sure straight
away. Moving onto a glossary of queer terms, Here and Queer helps
introduce girls to the rainbow of definitions and terms which help
queer people understand who they are and how they feel. The book
then moves onto advice on coming out, for many one of the hardest
steps to take on their journey to truly living their best lives.
Following are chapters on sex and romance, including helpful advice
about your first time, as well as guides on consent and knowing how
to make sure you build a healthy and supportive relationship with
your partner. There are also sections on dealing with bullies and
stigma, finding your community and looking after your mental
health, including advice on how to help you find extra support if
you need it. The book also has more information on queer ladies in
history, and on the fight for equality undertaken by brave
activists throughout history and today. Stylishly designed with
cool illustrations, this friendly and supportive book will help all
queer girls navigate the challenges of discovering and embracing
their identities and flourishing in their own skins!
Meet the Marvellous Little Misses! The Little Misses are all
amazing in their own different ways, though Little Miss Princess is
often too busy to spend time with her friends. She doesn’t have
much time to just have fun. But Little Miss Sunshine and Little
Miss Naughty have a plan to rectify that with the help of the
marvellous Little Misses! A fun story about friendship and
believing in yourself. The perfect book to celebrate our
differences and give young girls confidence to be themselves.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the
incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet
and activist. From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she
could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with
an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had
to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her
experiences. After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she
knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in
her way. At the age of 19, she became America's first-ever National
Youth Poet Laureate. And, after performing her inspiring poem 'The
Hill We Climb' at the Presidential Inauguration in January 2021,
she became an icon across the world. 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 incredible young poet and activist's life
so far. 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!
A first book of about self-care - perfect for building confidence
and self-esteem in very young children. Every morning, when we wake
up, we try to be our very best selves. Our daddy likes to help us.
He knows about the things that make us better people. Brimming with
positivity, The Very Best Me is a fun and empowering book to help
little ones stand tall. Written by Marvyn Harrison (founder of Dope
Black Dads) and with art by Rochelle Falconer, this upbeat book is
perfect for sharing, easy to put into practice, and celebrates the
very best in all of us! Also available: I Love Me
Small children are often asked to choose between a gendered binary
- 'boy' or 'girl', 'pink' or 'blue'. This colourful picture book
smashes these stereotypes and encourages the reader to follow their
own way! "Girl or Boy?" What brings you joy? "Pink or blue?" It's
up to you. With vibrant illustrations and concise, poetic text,
this powerful book teaches young children that there are no limits
in what you can do and who you can be. You are unique! Translated
from the original Portuguese by award-winning transgender poet Jay
Hulme, My Own Way is an important, timely and beautiful celebration
of identity, difference, and respect.
The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with
everyday experiences and important milestones. In No More Tantrums,
meet a (usually) adorable toddler who is having a very, VERY angry
day, and see how she manages her cross feelings with the help of
her family. Follow the ups and (melt)downs of Mabel's trip to the
park, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has
helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good
Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer.
With delightful illustrations from Marie Kyprianou, No More
Tantrums is a brilliant way to explore your little one's frustrated
feelings, and methods of managing them, in a fun and relatable way.
For more toddler tips, check out other books in the Big Steps
series such as I Can Wash My Hands, No More Dummies and I'm
Starting Nursery.
Exciting, funny, moving - and featuring joyous and authentic
disabled representation - Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star is the
middle-grade debut of 2023. Cosima Unfortunate has spent all her
life at the Home for Unfortunate Girls - a school where any
disabled children, or children deemed different, are sent, whether
their families want it or not. It is there that she meets her
friends - Pearl, Mary and Diya - and they start to practise mini
heists involving the theft of cakes, biscuits and other sweet
goodies. But when Cos finds out that Lord Francis Fitzroy, the
explorer behind the Empire Exhibition, is planning to adopt them,
she and her friends plot the biggest heist of their life. Instead
of fondant fancies, they're going to steal Fitzroy's prized tiara,
containing the legendary Star Diamond of India! But, as they start
preparing for the day, Cosima finds herself drawing ever closer to
discovering the one secret she's always wanted to know - the truth
about her parents...
Kule ncwadi entle kangakanana nenika inkuthazo, uMiss South Africa, uShudufhadzo Musida, ubalisa ngebali lakhe lobuntwana; eyintombazana ethanda ukucula, ukudanisa nelincoko, ekhulele kwilali eyaziwa ngokuba yiHa-Vhangani, egcwele uthando, ingakumbi elikamama wakhe noGogo Gugu.
Kodwa izinto zange zimhambele kakuhle uShudu ngelixa ethuthela kwidolophu entsha, apho afika agezelwe ngabanye afunda nabo, bemenza isigculelo sabo.
Funda ngendlela uShudu ajongana nazo ngayo iintsizi zakhe nemingeni adibana nayo, aze abe yintombazana, nenina eliqolileyo elifunde kabanzi ngokuzithanda!
This reassuring picture book explains what autism is in simple
terms, helping children with siblings or classmates with autism
understand what everyday life feels like from a child with autism's
perspective. The superb A First Look At series consists of a number
of reassuring picturebooks that give advice and promote interaction
between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of
personal, social and emotional issues. Notes for parents and
teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to
share this book with your child or class. Suitable for Key Stage 1
(ages 5-7), occasional prompts throughout the text give a chance to
discuss the issue being raised. Written by trained psychotherapist,
journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's
book artist, this is a part of an acclaimed and successful,
long-running series of picture-book non-fiction books for Early
Years. Books in the series give advice and promote interaction
between children, parents and teachers on a wide variety of
personal, social and emotional issues. They are excellent tools for
teachers to use during classroom discussions.
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