Absence becomes remembrance in this soothing book that offers tender ways to pay tribute throughout daily life to a loved one who is not around. Be it friends, family, pets, or others, memories can carry us beyond the precious moments we have together to keep the ones we love in mind always.
Soothing and empowering, You Are Your Strong reassures kids that they can handle big emotions and highlights the benefit of developing inner strength and confidence. With diverse characters and scenes featuring a range of different family relationships, this book shows kids that they will have help along the way to being strong and in control.
An adoption story for children of all ages. It tells of a couple who long for a child, of a pregnant young woman who is not ready to be a mother, and of the events that bring them together for a happy ending. It also invites children to ask questions about their own adoption story.
Arthur hasn't been doing his homework and is worried about his parents finding out. He tells a lie, but then something strange happens... Find out how Arthur's life is turned upside down, as his lies start to become true! This is a simple, fun story which also helps children aged 4-8 to explore why usually, it's best to face even tricky truths.
Follow a young girl as she works with her abuela and her grandma to create a wonderful birthday present for her brother that celebrates her multicultural family and honors both sides and generations of her family. This follow up to the award winning Marvelous Maravilliso: Me and My Beautiful Family is a must-read for all families.
Let's face it, other humans can be difficult to understand sometimes! There is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about friendships, improving relationships with your family members, and how to deal with issues and arguments that can arise with the people in your ......
Getting to Know Your Relationship Patterns, Boundaries, and Values for H
Relationships are tough. Family, friendships, romance - they've all got their own complications. So, what can you do? We're all wired differently and programmed to think and react in certain ways. Are you a people-pleaser or someone who trusts too easily? Do you find it hard to put your guard down or often compare yourself to others? This book ......
A boy relates the preparations for, and enjoyment of, his family's annual Thanksgiving in the Woods celebration on his grandparents' farm. Includes words to the Shaker hymn Tis a Gift to be Simple and notes about the real gathering on which the story is based.
She'd always imagined her song for Emilia would quietly develop, and one day she would sit at her piano or the desk, take a blank music sheet, and begin the first sweet bars. It did not begin like that...
When a loved one dies, it can be hard to know how to explain it to a young child, particularly if you are grieving the loss yourself. Sensitively written and gently illustrated, Something Very Sad Happened explains death in developmentally appropriate terms for two-and three-year-old childern. It reassures the child that it is okay to feel sad, ......
In this realistic and empowering tale, Carmen learns that through community and love, she can find strength in herself and maintain her connection with her Papi, who has been detained because of his immigration status.
There's something different about Dad. He gets upset when we're even a minute late for dinner, he is angry at noisy family gatherings, and he really likes talking about buses. He is also always on time to pick us up from school, helps with our homework for hours on end, and has a detailed knowledge of car engines that has saved day trips from ......
Investigates social parents - people who function as parents but who may not be recognized as such in the eyes of the law What makes a person a parent? Around the world, same-sex couples are raising children; parents are separating and re-partnering, creating blended families; and children are living with grandparents, family friends, and ......
Siblings play a unique role in one another's lives. Whether your child is the first born, a middle child or the baby, this Sibling Set fosters a child's sense of self and helps them feel secure in their role in the family.
Written for young readers of ages 10+, this is a novel about life on a modern farm. It interweaves two stories, one from the animal perspective of a cow named Emily and the other from the human viewpoint of a boy named Chris. It describes how two different lives encounter similar disruptions and are brought together in a life-and-death adventure.
A parent's guide to learning and communicating with children to forge a family with mettle
Roots and Wings is a modern parent guide. Part A, Roots, focuses on education and communication within the family and offers specific advice. Part B, Wings, is a philosophical vision of what parents and primary caregivers can do to create a family identity.
A young girl named Sarah misses her big brother who died. But with a little help from her cat Buttons and a lot of support from her parents, Sarah finds a way to always remember him and keep him close to her heart.
Follow along as adopted siblings Harper and Wyatt confront what it means to be "real" family in this supportive and heartwarming story. "So he's not your real brother." When adopted siblings Harper and Wyatt hear this, they start to question what it means to be a real sibling. They share experiences and emotions, and they help each other out ......
A must-have primer for young readers and a great gift for pride events and throughout the year, beautiful colours all together make a rainbow in Rainbow: A First Book of Pride. This is a sweet ode to rainbow families, and an affirming display of a parent's love for their child and a child's love for their parents.
As a young girl gently questions her depressed father, he offers direct answers that help her understand what he is going through. This gentle, hopeful book will help kids cope with a parent's mental illness. It is developmentally appropriate, addressing common questions that kids have.
Riley is Papa's princess and Daddy's dragon. She loves her two fathers! When Riley's classmate asks her which dad is her real one, Riley is confused. She doesn't want to have to pick one or the other. Families are made of love in this heartwarming story that shows there are lots of ways to be part of one.
A Therapeutic Story with Activities for Children Aged 5-10
This activity book features a colourful illustrated therapeutic story about Ollie the Octopus, with a focus on Ollie coming to terms with the loss of his mum. This is followed by creative activities and photocopiable worksheets for children to explore issues relating to loss, grief, and bereavement, and how to find ways to cope with them.
This set of two paperback picture books is a gentle introduction to the wonderful world of animals. Celebrate the bond between parent and child in the animal kingdom while beginning to explore early science concepts. Sure to spark curiosity in any child!