Growing Up & Facts of Life
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Dogs of the Deadlands: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WEEK JUNIOR BOOK AWARDS
‘It broke my heart and then splinted it back together again… Magnificent.’ Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear
‘A dog’s eye perspective that’s so vivid you can almost taste the earthworms.’ FT, YA Book of the Year
‘This visceral story of heartbreak and survival…has the memorable feel of a classic.’ Guardian, Best children’s and YA books of 2022
Chernobyl, 1986. Natasha’s world is coming to an end. Forced to evacuate her home in the middle of the night, she must leave her puppy behind and has no idea if she’ll ever return. Some time later, growing up in the shadow of the ruined nuclear power plant, pups Misha and Bratan have to learn how to live in the wild―and fast. Creatures with sharp teeth, claws, and yellow eyes lurk in the overgrown woods. And they’re watching the brothers’ every move…
But will the dogs survive without humans? And can humans live without them?
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Getting Ready: BSL (Sign About)
These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.Read more
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Going Out (Sign About)
These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.Read more
£4.70Going Out (Sign About)
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HAPPY CONFIDENT ME Life Skills Journal: developing children’s self-esteem, optimism, resilience & mindfulness through 60 fun and engaging activities: 60 activities to develop 10…
Ideal for children aged 10 to 14 to help them develop the social and emotional skills needed to help them be happier and more confident.
Written by esteemed and highly reputable Psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, together with best-selling author and Parenting expert Nadim Saad, the pair have called on their decades of clinical and coaching experience to combine their real-world experiences with the latest research in wellbeing to help children thrive.The Happy Confident Me Life Skills Journal:
- Provides a clear, structured framework and effective solutions to increase wellbeing for children from 8 years old.
- Teaches 10 essential life skills such as positive thinking, resilience, and perseverance to develop a growth mindset and be better prepared to face the challenges of today’s times.
- Features over 60 fun, engaging and educational activities to enhance learning, application, and practice.
- Prepares children for the significant changes they will encounter transitioning into teenage years and adulthood.
YOUR KIDS WILL LEARN
- To develop their understandings of themselves and what makes them happy
- To identify their feelings and learn how to shift them to let go of anxiety, fear or anger
- To learn from their mistakes, develop perseverance and face any challenge that comes their way with confidence
- To be kinder and more empathetic with themselves and with others
PARENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM STRONGER CONNECTIONS WITH THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH
- Their increased ability to identify, understand and articulate their thoughts and feelings
- Their desire to involve those around them in taking part in the activities
- Their increased desire to problem solve and goal set
- Increased levels of empathy, kindness and gratitude to those around them
The 10 essential life skills taught in the book are: 1. Self-Awareness; 2. Positive Thinking; 3. Regulating Feelings; 4. Developing a Growth Mindset; 5. Learning from Mistakes; 6. Resilience; 7. Creativity; 8. Mindfulness; 9. Compassion; 10. Acceptance.
In a world where mental health issues among the younger generations are on the rise, this journal is a great complement to the Happy Confident Me Daily Journals (see more on www.happyconfident.com).
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Healthy Mind, Happy You: How to Take Care of Your Mental Health – Everything you need to know about anxiety and mental health
Healthy mind, happy you!
This reassuring, fact-packed book for girls and boys is all about how to maintain good mental health while growing up.
Dr Emily MacDonagh, a practising NHS doctor and OK! magazine’s popular Health and Parenting Columnist, talks about anxiety and mental health in a simple and friendly way.
Topics include:
- What is anxiety, and how can you manage it?
- Why do people have low mood and depression?
- How to understand and express your emotions
- Plus, expert tips and practical information on self-esteem, the physical changes of puberty, resilience, and lots more.
Mother of two and step-mother to teenagers, Dr Emily lives with her husband Peter Andre and children in Surrey.
Also in Dr Emily’s Growing Up series:
Growing Up for Girls: Everything You Need to Know
Growing Up for Boys: Everything You Need to Know
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How To Tame Your Angry Monster: A Fun Children’s Book To Teach Kids How To Deal With Anger and Stay Calm. For Boys Anger and Girls Anger Issues.: 1 (How To Tame Your Monster)
In How To Tame Your Angry Monster, children can learn how to cope with their feelings of anger, through repetition and simple stories.
Featuring seven different kids with their naughty, angry monsters, each child teaches their monster what to do if they are getting upset and angry and how to become calm again. In full color.
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How To…Football: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Your Skills
It’s a GOAL! Learn to play like a pro with this fantastic football skills book for children that explains all the rules, tactics, and techniques, and encourages sportsmanship on the pitch.
Filled with expert football training tips and practice drills devised by professional coaches, children will learn key match day skills that will lead their team to victory. From attacking and defending, to heading the ball and passing to teammates, children will quickly learn how to be a football superstar.
Discover some of the world’s best players, as well as information on competitions, venues, and football’s greatest moments. With this excellent football training guide, your child will player of the match in no time!”
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I Love Chinese New Year
A gorgeously illustrated introduction to Chinese New Year, written by Eva Wong Nava and illustrated by Li Xin.
‘Twelve animals, one for each year, each one with their own special powers.
It all started with a race to cross the most heavenly of rivers.’
Chinese New Year is right around the corner and Mai-Anne is so excited! As her family start decorating the house, there’s a knock on the door… her grandmother, Nai Nai, has arrived!
They start their celebrations with a traditional meal filled with fish for good luck, noodles for long life, dumplings for blessings and a WHOLE chicken. Then after dinner Nai Nai tells the story of how Chinese New year began, with the Great Race!
Join Mai-Anne as she learns about twelve animals and their special powers in the story of how Chinese New Year began!
- A beautifully illustrated introduction to the true meaning of Chinese New Year and family traditions for little ones
- A love letter to all the grandparents in the world
- Features some non-fiction facts on the last pages for especially curious minds about Chinese New Year, including different countries’ traditions
- Illustrations of China Towns around the world on the first and last pages
- Written and illustrated by two brilliantly talented Asian women
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I Really, Really Need a Wee!
Bush Baby is in a fix. She didn’t need a wee before she left home – now she needs one right away! Uh-oh! But what will she do if there’s just nowhere to go? A pant-wettingly funny tale of determination and self-awareness – packed with toilet humour!
A funny tale of determination – packed with toilet humour! Perfect for teaching children the importance of that last-chance bathroom trip!Read more
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