In this story, Kate - a new big sister - explains her feelings of being left out and forgotten when her baby brother Daniel arrives. She experiences the typical confusion and mixed emotions that result from having to share her parents with a new and demanding sibling. But with wit and a resourceful nature, Kate explores her new role and achieves the confidence to embrace her little brother. Includes a "Note to Parents" by psychologist and author Jane Annunziata, PsyD. View More...
Let's Eat! provides everything you need to know about children's mealtime difficulties and how they can be resolved. It provides a framework-based on a wide range of peer reviewed research-to help parents and teachers assess and identify the mealtime challenges for their children. With a good understanding of why the child has difficulty with mealtimes and with certain foods, it shows how by instilling fun into all aspects of food many problems associated with eating may be mitigated. We include fun recipes, fun song lyrics associated with food and templates of fun activities to reinforce the ... View More...
This is a sweet and upbeat story of optimism and hope told through the eyes of a hat that has experienced a lot of changes in its life. Whatever the situation, this happy hat finds pleasure and satisfaction in its life. View More...
Book intended for young children (8 years +) that explains the changes girls undergo at puberty, using simple text and colour illustrations. Focuses particularly on periods. Includes further reading list, as well as notes for parents, teachers and others careers, and specific hints for fathers. Authors work in education, student welfare, health nursing, sexuality education, and psychology. A very accessible and well-illustrated book to help young girls understand the changes they go through when reaching puberty. Provides easy-to-understand information about growing up and the changes tha... View More...
In 2008, J.K. Rowling delivered a deeply affecting commencement speech at Harvard University. Now published for the first time in book form, VERY GOOD LIVES offers J.K. Rowling's words of wisdom for anyone at a turning point in life, asking the profound and provocative questions: How can we embrace failure? And how can we use our imagination to better both ourselves and others? Drawing from stories of her own post-graduate years, the world-famous author addresses some of life's most important issues with acuity and emotional force. Sales of VERY GOOD LIVES will benefit Lumos, a charity organis... View More...
This is the 'missing piece' in successfully developing and using sensory modulation plans with elementary students. "Arnie and His School Tools: Simple Sensory Solutions to Build Success" is an illustrated children's book about an exuberant little boy who had difficulty paying attention in class and doing his school work until he was equipped with the tools to accommodate his sensory needs. Written from Arnie's point of view, the book uses simple language to describe some of the sensory tools and strategies he uses at school and home to help him achieve a more optimal level of alertness and pe... View More...
When the red fox plans on stealing the ducks on the lake, three ducks plan to take responsibility for the safety of the other ducks. They learn about responsibility and bravery. View More...
In a village in Africa, there lived a Boy Chief named Wusuri who was famous for his wisdom. He could solve any problem in the village with his wisdom. Through this story children can understand about fairness and problem solving. View More...
Despite practice and repetition, Zippy the Zebra cannot win a race. His body is skinny and his legs are very short. His friends encourage him to find other things to do, but Zippy likes to run. So Zippy keeps running, hoping that next time he will do better. Story concepts include hope, optimism, and perseverance. View More...
Reduce bullying and help children respond better to everyday conflicts. Conflict is a part of everyday life in schools, and this conflict can be destructive and disempowering for children, or it can be constructive and empowering. How conflict affects your child largely depends on how they respond to it. Teachers and parents can play a pivotal role in modelling, teaching, encouraging and reinforcing positive responses to conflict. In Empowered for Life, Jocelyne Chirnside uses her 30 years of teaching experience and 18 years as a specialist Social Emotional Teacher in over 70 state, private an... View More...
Bailey Beats the Blah helps children cope with Sad days. Bailey hates his new school. His tummy aches. He has no friends. His dog Fuzzy slobbers all over him. BLAH! How can Bailey change his BLAH to HA-HA-HA? Bailey is an empowering mental health picture book for children 4-8 years, spring-boarding discussion on emotions and action plans on how to lift a child's mood. Self-esteem and resilience skills for children, families, teachers, parents and counselors. Teacher resources and FREE activities available from website www.KarenTyrrell.com View More...
Harry Helps Grandpa Remember provides a gentle introduction for children to the realities of dementia and Alzheimer's, endearingly told and full of hope, compassion and humour. Harry and Grandpa love playing hide-and-seek together. Over time Grandpa becomes grumpy and forgetful, refusing to play games with Harry anymore. On Grandparent's Day, Grandpa becomes confused and lost. He couldn't even remember Harry's name. Then Harry discovers clever ways to boost Grandpa's memory. How does Harry help Grandpa remember? WINNER: RADF Grant via Arts Queensland & Logan City Council. THEMES: memory, probl... View More...
HALF BIRD. HALF GIRL. ALL SUPERHERO. Gondwana Rainforest is dying. Mythical creatures materialize. Kids disappear. Song Bird travels to when time began, to battle her enemies. Can Song Bird unlock the secret before the world ends? THEMES: Rainforests, Gondwana, Australian mythical creatures, environment, friendship, disability, STEM science, resilience. Supported by Queensland National Parks & Wildlife.
PRAISES: for Song Bird Series -
Song Bird: Superhero: 'Empowering story about believing in yourself ... inspiring read.'--Disney Princess magazine 'Imaginative tale that flies high ... up... View More...
Rosella Bird’s nightly dreams are filled with flying. Too bad her waking hours are a living night-mare: Her flying inventions crash. Her kooky parents are overprotective. Her singing shatters windows. The principal bans her from the science fair. Worst of all, she lives next door to Frank Furter, an evil boy-genius whose sights are set on seeing her fail! Rosella is the girl least likely to soar, and yet when she learns to sing something incredible takes flight. Rosella becomes Song Bird, a flying superhero who saves the day. Can Song Bird defeat Frank Fur-ter’s evil bullying ways? S... View More...
Eleven year old Brian is hiding something. His life is falling apart. Dad abandoned the family. Brian hates his new school. And now a violent bully attacks him every day. Can Brian STOP the Bully without revealing his shameful secret? STOP the Bully is a riveting junior novel to empower girls and boys with assertive solutions. The mystery reveals the bullying dilemma from all perspectives. Download FREE teacher notes and FREE kids activities. www.karentyrrell.com Endorsed by Kids Helpline, supporting Kids in Crisis. Supported by teachers and school counselors. STOP the Bully offers specific st... View More...
When things don't go our way, the Disappointment Dragon can come to visit and take us down to his home in the Valley of Despair...The Disappointment Dragon sometimes comes to see us all and, if we let him, he can make us feel sad or angry. He visits Bobby when he is not picked for the school football team, he also finds Lucinda when she has to miss an exciting school trip because she has the Chicken Pox. He even tries to take the whole of Class Three down to the Valley of Despair when their favourite teacher moves away. Will the Dragon of Hope be able to chase away the Disappointment Dragon an... View More...
Have you ever felt a sense of dread and worry creeping over you? That might be the Panicosaurus coming out to play...Sometimes the Panicosaurus tricks Mabel's brain into panicking about certain challenges, such as walking past a big dog on the street or when her favourite teacher is not at school. With the help of Smartosaurus, who lets her know there is really nothing to be afraid of, Mabel discovers different ways to manage Panicosaurus, and defeat the challenges he creates for her. This fun, easy-to-read and fully illustrated storybook will inspire children who experience anxiety, and encou... View More...
Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow. This is the story of a red beast that was awakened. Rufus is in the school playground when his friend John kicks a ball that hit him in the stomach, and wakes up the sleeping red beast: 'I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's okay. It doesn't see that John is sorry - how can Rufus tame the red beast? This vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 5+, and is an access... View More...
"Here's everything you need to know about being a pre-teen, from Kaz Cooke, author of Girl Stuff for teens. * body changes * dealing with friends & bullies * getting confident * first periods * pimples * hair (wherever it is) * phones & being online * what to eat * being fit & healthy * the best books & movies * how to be happy with your own true self * & lots more! Girl Stuff 8-12 fits under your pillow and is written with the help of medical and other experts. PS- This book is for girls aged 8 to 12. Girls 12+ need Girl Stuff- Your Full-on Guide to the Teen Years." About the Author: "Kaz Co... View More...
Good Friends is about symbiotic relationships between animals. Many animals work together to get food and to protect against natural enemies. With this book, children will learn about how animal friends live together, helping each other. View More...
