Talking About Eating Problems Author: Nicola Edwards Problems with food can make people uncomfortable and unhappy. It doesn’t matter what the problem is, finding a healthy balance that is right for you is the best answer. Exercise is the best way to balance out your system. Teenagers, especially girls can be at risk from body image issues that can lead to unhealthy patterns. Anorexia is a mental imbalance that makes people starve their bodies. This can be very dangerous and […]
KITCHEN DANCE– Book by Maurie J. Manning –
– Book by Maurie J. Manning –
Kitchen Dance Author and Illustrator: Maurie J. Manning Family harmony at its richest! A little girl wakes to sounds in the kitchen. A deep voice is humming and someone laughs. “Hush!” Waking her brother Tito, the children sneak downstairs to discover mama’s bright skirt swirling past the crack in the door. Their father is singing a Spanish song into the wooden spoon. ” Oh how I love you!” They dance and spin as they do the dishes together. […]
SLIGHTLY INVISIBLE – Book by Lauren Child –
– Book by Lauren Child –
Slightly Invisible Author and Illustrator: Lauren Child This story brilliantly plays with what happens when an older child has a friend over to play and does not want the very attached younger sibling around. Charlie has a little sister called Lola. He likes her loads but she always want to know what he’s up to, wants to do what he’s doing and NEVER wants to be anywhere without him. Sometimes he just wants his own time with his friend […]
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON – Book by Crockett Johnson –
– Book by Crockett Johnson –
Harold And The Purple Crayon Author and Illustrator: Crockett Johnson An essential children’s picture book classic, Harold And The Purple Crayon is a triumph of pure creativity. Adrift on a white page, tiny tot Harold uses his imagination to create a world of his choosing. Step by step Harold uses his purple crayon to draw a moonlit landscape and all his adventures in it. With delight and mystery we are lead through the story unable to guess what will […]
FOR EACH AND EVERY CHILD – Book By Unicef New Zealand –
– Book By Unicef New Zealand –
For Each And Every Child He Taongo Tonu te Tamariki Editor: Alex Collins Translator: Heni Jacob Designer: Luke Kelly Illustrators: Matt Gauldie, Leilani Isara, Andrew Burdan, Elspeth Alix Batt, Rachael Walker,Tom Simpson, Stephen Crowe, Bruce Potter, Rebecca Kereopa. This magnificent book aims to empower children and communities, ensuring that every child is valued through respecting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. For Each And Every Child is a book about the non-negotiable rights of children. Powerful […]
FEELING JEALOUS Thoughts And Feelings Series
– Book by Sarah Levete –
Thoughts And Feelings Series
– Book by Sarah Levete –
Feeling Jealous Thoughts And Feelings Series Author: Sarah Levete What is feeling jealous all about? Powerful emotions come up for so many reasons, so how do kids deal with these? By recognising and working through feeling jealous, children are empowered to develop healthy relationships and high self esteem. This helpful book explores a range of jealous feelings that a group of primary aged children are experiencing. The photos and illustrations show common scenarios in a child’s emotional development. […]
KEEPING SAFE Talking About Series
– Book by Sarah Levete –
Talking About Series
– Book by Sarah Levete –
Keeping Safe: Talking About Series Author: Sarah Levete All children deserve to be protected and safe. As adults keeping safe becomes second nature to us. When children first begin to do things on their own and start learning to be responsible it is the parents and carers job to give them information which will help them understand what to do if they feel unsafe and how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. This excellent book is targeted for ages 4-12 and […]
WHY AM I SO TIRED? A First Look At Childhood Diabetes
– Book by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker –
A First Look At Childhood Diabetes
– Book by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker –
Why Am I So Tired? A First Look At Childhood Diabetes Author: Pat Thomas Illustrator: Lesley Harker What is insulin, how does it help you get energy from your food and what does this have to do with glucose in your blood? Why Am I So Tired, talks in 100% positive language about understanding diabetes in terms that young children can relate to and which enables adults to support children effectively. Kids with diabetes (not referred to as diabetics) can […]
WHY DO I FEEL SCARED? A First Look At Being Brave
– Book by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker –
A First Look At Being Brave
– Book by Pat Thomas and Lesley Harker –
Why Do I Feel Scared? A First Look At Being Brave Author: Pat Thomas Illustrator: Lesley Harker The world needs brave people, do you think you could be one? An excellent first experience book which encourages children to develop the skills of courage and bravery in their everyday lives. Learning to be courageous is an important and powerful step in overcoming fears and resolving moral issues. This is not something that only hero’s do. Bravery and courage are special gifts […]
ENORMOUSE – Book by Angie Morgan –
– Book by Angie Morgan –
ENORMOUSE Author and Illustrator: Angie Morgan A heart warming story about finding your place, being accepted and the importance of friends. Enormouse is well loved by the other mice and valued for his difference…he is ENORMOUS! No one knows why, no one cares. However his world is turned upside down when he and his best friend Tinymouse find a book which suggests that he is not a mouse at all, he’s a RAT! When the other mice find out […]
