Growing Up & Facts of Life
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It’s OK to Say No: A Let’s Talk picture book to help young children understand giving and getting consent
From PSHE expert and bestselling author of How Are You Feeling Today? comes an important and reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent.
This book is all about asking for, giving and not giving permission, which is usually called consent. Using child-friendly explanations and colourful illustrations by Sarah Jennings, this book helps you to teach children that it’s OK to say ‘no’ when they feel uncomfortable, and that they should respect when others say ‘no’ to them too.
The topics that feel difficult to discuss with your children are probably the ones you most need to talk to them about. From personal space to sharing, and from privacy to asking for help, It’s OK to Say No explains why learning to respect yourself and others is so important. Featuring extra notes for grown-ups on tackling these sensitive topics with little ones, this reassuring picture book is the perfect resource to read with children aged 4+ and start important conversations about respect and consent.
Let’s Talk books help you start meaningful conversations with your child. Written by an expert and covering topics like feelings, relationships, diversity and mental health, these comforting picture books support healthy discussion right from the start.
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The Stream Team: Battle Squad (Volume 1)
Never back down, never give up! Fortnite meets The Avengers in this epically awesome adventure. Thirteen-year-old Teddy Habib and his friends are recruited to join a league of other gamers to save the world from a huge bug that’s infecting longtime gamers and beginners alike, from the creative brains of gaming star NickEh30 and New York Times bestselling author E. C. Myers!Never back down, never give up!
Thirteen-year-old Teddy Habib dreams of being a pro gamer. He just never expected he’d end up in the big leagues. And no, not the big esports competitions, like NickEh30. Big leagues as in if he doesn’t win this game, the world as we know it is doomed.
When a mysterious new game developer unleashes a bug that’s turning everyone into the “Glitched,” the government’s Special Division steps in. They recruit Teddy; his best friend, Stackz; Teddy’s loyal and surprisingly cuddly German shepherd, Rocco; the indomitable TeenyTerrorPlays; and the agile Keke_Klutch to infiltrate the game.
But if the Stream Team fails . . . well, it’s GAME OVER.
The Stream Team: Battle Squad is the first book in an epic new series by pro Fortnite streamer NickEh30 and New York Times bestselling author E.C. Myers. With stunning chapter header illustrations and cover art by renowned artist Ronaldo Barata (known for his cover work with Five Nights at Freddy’s and interior art of Afro Unicorn: The Land of Afronia), this series opener is action-packed, tons of fun, and definitely NOT a glitch in the system. Plus, it’s perfect for fans of Dustin Brady (Trapped in a Video Game and Escape from a Video Game), Andrea Towers (Gamer Girls), E.C. Myers’s own work with RWBY and Five Night’s at Freddy’s, and of course, gamers who love Minecraft, Battlefront, Apex Legends, Overwatch, Halo, Call of Duty, and Super Smash Bros.
Features a Dyslexia-friendly font that follows the guidelines laid out by Nothing Comic About Dyslexia. Text format appeals to neurodivergent and neurotypical readers alike.
Also available in ebook and audio.
“Teamwork’s the name of the game in this action-packed romp.” – Kirkus
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£7.70£8.50The Stream Team: Battle Squad (Volume 1)
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The Sun Thief: Discover the changing seasons with this hilarious picture book by the New York Times bestselling creators of The Leaf Thief (Leaf Thief Series)
The hottest picture book from the incredible duo behind the New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief!
Squirrel is back, and he’s enjoying the long, sunny summer days.
But wait! Why is Bird going to bed when the sun is still up?
What a silly idea! Squirrel could never fall asleep while it’s still light…
And when the sun starts to disappear earlier and earlier each night, Squirrel is convinced there MUST be a sun thief about!
Join Squirrel on a mission to find the culprit, and meet some new nocturnal friends along the way. Luckily, the sun always comes out in the end … even if it doesn’t stay for long!
- Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, celebrating the changing seasons
- Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour
- With a handy information spread at the back for kids that explains why days become longer in the summer and get shorter through the winter
- Lots of fun facts about nocturnal animals, too!
Also available:
- The Leaf Thief (paperback and gift board book)
- That’s My Flower (paperback)
- The Snow Thief (paperback)
- Squirrel and Bird Love Colours (lift-the-flap novelty board book)
- Squirrel and Bird Love Numbers (lift-the-flap novelty board book)
- Where’s The Leaf Thief (felt flap novelty board book)
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£7.20£7.60
