A simple explanation of divorce reassures youngsters that they are not responsible for their parents' breaking up and that their parents still love them even though they no longer live together.[...]
Told from an older brother's point of view, describes how people with autism may react when faced with unexpected changes in their routine, and explains possible origins of the condition, its symptoms, and how people with autism can succeed.[...]
The sensitively written Let's Talk About It Books encourage preschool-age and early-grades children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own. Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the co[...]
Told from a child's point of view, explains the causes of Down syndrome and describes the things people with the condition can do, and the ways in which they, just like other people, may need help.[...]
Barron's brand new "Life Lessons" series uses cheerful illustrations and down-to-earth language to tackle some of life's more challenging issues from a kid's perspective. Whether it's learning the value of hard work, acknowledging that effort impacts educational success, or overcoming adversity, thi[...]
Barron's brand new "Life Lessons" series uses cheerful illustrations and down-to-earth language to tackle some of life's more challenging issues from a kid's perspective. Whether it's learning the value of hard work, acknowledging that effort impacts educational success, or overcoming adversity, thi[...]
Barron's brand new "Life Lessons" series uses cheerful illustrations and down-to-earth language to tackle some of life's more challenging issues from a kid's perspective. Whether it's learning the value of hard work, acknowledging that effort impacts educational success, or overcoming adversity, thi[...]
Lost and Found tells the story of a young child who gets lost in a crowd of strangers. Just as her eyes fill with tears and she starts to get scared, she is approached by a police officer who helps her to find her mum and dad. The story encourages children and parents to decide on a safe meeting pla[...]
I Remember is the story of a little boy and his dog, Jake. The little boy remembers how sad he felt on the day Jake died, then later, how he learned to cope with his loss and recall all the good times that he and Jake had together. The story acknowledges that the death of a pet is often a child's f[...]
My friend has Down's syndrome is a sensitively written story about two children who meet at a summer Fun Club. A warm friendship develops between them as the young narrator comes to understand Ella's Down's syndrome. Both girls learn that everybody is good at something, and that by helping each othe[...]
Every child has secrets, and many secrets are fun to keep, for example a surprise birthday gift for mum, or a secret handshake with a friend. But sometimes, children have secrets that make them feel bad, such as a child who is being bullied might be inclined to keep it secret. Have you got a secret?[...]
This appealing book contains an important lesson for every boy and girl to comprehend. When people from all over the world get together, they create a wonderful image. It is the image of a rainbow. Because we are all human beings, we should celebrate our differences. So let's get together and build [...]
Children of divorced parents are sometimes confused or troubled when one parent decides to remarry. Should they be happy? Should they be sad? Are they being abandoned? Daddy's getting married encourages boys and girls to understand that a parent who remarries will continue to love them and to look a[...]
Dette er en historie om en gutt som har en bror med autisme. Når han blir flau over brorens oppførsel foran klassekameratene, ber han læreren om å forklare hva autisme er for de andre barna. Boka beskriver noen av utfordringene barn med autisme og søsknene deres opplever, legger til rette for s[...]
Dette er en historie om to barn som møtes på sommerleir og utvikler et nært vennskap, til tross for at en av dem har Downs syndrom. Boken skal oppmuntre barn til å overskride barrierer som kan eksistere mellom barn med Downs syndrom og lekekameratene deres og oppmuntrer til samtaler rundt temaet[...]
Det är roligt att ha en hemlighet - om hemligheten är något som gör dig och andra människor glada.
Men om en hemlighet gör att du känner dig konstig inuti, eller gör dig ledsen eller rädd ? då är det en dålig hemlighet. Dåliga hemligheter får man alltid, alltid berätta fö[...]
En bok som kan öppna för samtal om döden även med små barn.
Hunden Ludde och Jakob är vänner. De leker och har roligt tillsammans. Men Ludde blir gammal och trött, och till sist slutar Luddes hjärta slå. Jakob är både ledsen och arg. Varför var Ludde tvungen att dö?
Nellys föräldrar är ofta ledsna och så grälar de mycket. Och en dag flyttar pappa från deras hus till en lägenhet. Hur ska det bli nu?
När mamma och pappa flyttade isär ger barn och vuxna i barnets närhet en utgångspunkt för samtal kring allt vad en skilsmässa innebär.
En del barn har mörkt skinn, andra har ljust och och en del har mittemellan. Barn har olika frisyrer och olika kläder och bor i olika sorters hus. En del får besök av tomten, andra firar inte jul alls utan har kalas på andra högtider. Oj, vad vi är olika!
Men: Alla barn är glada [...]