From the perspective of a young child, Jennifer Rowland artfully describes what it is like to remember and grieve a loved one who has died. The child in the story creates a memory box to keep mementos and written memories of the loved one, to help in the grieving process. Heartfelt and comforting, The Memory Box will help children and adults talk
A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma
Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous and had bad dreams. Then he met someone who helped him talk about the terrible thing, and made him feel better.
A true story about the first camel cup races in Alice Springs. Humorously told by one of the young camel trackers/musterers himself, Vincent Forrester. The beautiful illustrations are detailed and filled with humour - find the snake in every picture!
The beginning of Primary School can be an exciting time for many children, whilst others may find this a bit tricky and challenging. Written in language for children, topics covered include: making friends, orientation day, teachers, eating well, routines, homework and more. Includes top tips by other primary aged children.
Farmer Pettson sat doing the crossword, with Findus the cat on his knee. Tell me about when I disappeared, said Findus. You haven't disappeared, said Pettson. You're sitting right here. Yes, but'when I was little. Oh then ... But you've heard the story so often before. But tell it to me anyway! So here is the story of ......
"I would prefer not to." In this novella, widely considered one of the finest works of American literature, a lawyer hires the "incurably forlorn" Bartleby as a clerk in his small firm. Silent and enigmatic, Bartleby performs well at first. One day, however, when requested by his employer to assist with some routine proofreading, he declines, ......
Helps young children who are just beginning to recognise and identify their emotions understand how anger feels and affects them. Readers are taught that it's okay to get mad, if you know what to do. Told in rhyme, the gentle and calming narration introduces the subject delicately and simply, offering explanations, reassurances, and tools to try ......
A Story to Support Transgender and Gender Diverse Children
Phoenix wants to wear her favourite purple dress to express her gender, but she is scared of being bullied on her first day of school. Follow Phoenix's journey as she arrives at school, makes some friends, stands up for herself, and helps us learn to be true to who we really are.
Bentley is a lovable honeybee who does not participate in the frantic buzzing of other bees. Instead, he uses meditation to help calm himself and find inner peace. Bee Still is a child-friendly introduction to meditation.
