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–With thanks to Rachel Bostwick for the great recommendation!– ‘The Nightmare Catcher’ is the story of Jay Khan, who just wants to be left ALONE. His best friend’s clueless, dad’s always working and mum is… well, not doing great. His life is a bit of a mess, but that doesn’t matter because after school he […]
Lion is off on a school trip to Jungle Land – the most exciting theme park EVER! He should be thrilled, but he cannot stop worrying and it’s ruining the trip for him. Can Miss Bird and his friends help him to relax and have fun? ‘Lion’s in a Flap’ by Sue Graves and Trevor […]
‘My Back to School Bubble’ is a new e-book which aims to help children understand the new protective measures that may be in place at their school, in an age-appropriate way. It reinforces public health messages including the importance of hand and respiratory hygiene, while reassuring children that everyone makes mistakes, helping to combat feelings […]
Ruby’s Worry: A Big Bright Feelings Book is a perceptive and poignant story that is a must-have for all children’s bookshelves. From Tom Percival’s bestselling Big Bright Feelings series, this is the perfect book for discussing childhood worries and anxieties, no matter how big or small they may be. With rave reviews, this book can […]
Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous for no reason. Sometimes his stomach hurt. He had bad dreams. And he started to feel angry and do mean things, which got him in trouble. Then […]
‘The Teenage Guide to Stress’ – written for teenagers but essential for adults who want to understand – tackles all the external stresses that teenagers face, including feelings of anger, sadness (and depression), fear and failure; issues caused by changing bodies, body hatred, weight problems, eating disorders and self-harm; pressures of exams and schoolwork; sleep problems; […]
Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life – which means getting into the right high school to get into the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan’s Executive Pre-Professional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills […]
‘The Very Cranky Bear’ is about helping other’s cheer up when they’re not feeling so happy. Not only does it teach children and young people about being unhappy but it also teaches them about helping others who are struggling. In the Jingle, jangle jungle, four friends encounter a very cranky bear. Moose, Lion and Zebra […]
‘Be Kind’, written by the award winning author Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Jen Hill, is a moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference – or at least help a friend. If you would like to learn […]
Mosquitoland is a challenging but thoughtful and often funny story about it’s main character Mim and her road trip across the USA to visit her sick mother. Along the way the journey takes a few unforeseen turns and she meets a cast of fellow travelers, all of which help to redefine her notions of love, […]