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A beautifully illustrated, positive picture book exploring the autistic brain, for kids aged 4+My Amazing Autistic Brain celebrates the wonderful diversity of neurodivergence and the power of thinking differently.This book will help your child to:- Explore what being autistic might mean for them- Celebrate their unique strengths and differences- Understand that autism is a spectrum - and everyone is totally unique!- Learn how communication and understanding help us support one another- Build pride, confidence and self-awarenessContains: an epic monster party, stinky socks, a colourful collection of monsters and bucket-loads of slime!Jai and their friends are a brilliant bunch of little monsters who can't wait to meet you! They're all on the autistic spectrum, and in this book, they each share what that means for them - from things they find challenging to the amazing strengths their unique brains bring.Packed with playful illustrations and designed to spark meaningful conversations, this book will help children understand autism in an inclusive, empowering and accessible way.Reader Reviews:"If you have an autistic child/grandchild then you should read this""Gorgeous book... Really nice images and explained so beautifully""Wish this book was out a few years ago! Best book I've bought about autism""Amazing book to support children!!!""Highly recommend as a self-help resource"

Little animal lovers will love guessing which farm animal’s eyes are peeking through binocular-shaped cut-outs in this silly board book that includes a mirror at the end for a peekaboo surprise!OINK! Whose playful eyes do I see?They belong to pig smiling back at me! Peer through the binoculars and guess which farm animal is looking back in this interactive board book that’s filled with adorable animals and familiar sounds. Plus, a mirror at the end provides a special surprise!

When Daniel''s parents go to Scotland instead of celebrating his tenth birthday, he''s not impressed. What''s more, they''ve left his dipsy Aunt Tink in charge, and given him a plant as his present. What happened to the pet he''d begged for? Can you really blame him for wishing he had a guinea pig instead of his stupid show-off brother? Or for the fact it actually came true?But with nutty bullies, crazy chefs and mad scientists about, the race is on for Daniel to somehow undo the magic before his parents find out. (And to save his brother of course. Even if he is eating his own poo.)This highly funny book is ideal for independent readers and will be enjoyed by even reluctant readers. Every page is full of amazing illustrations that bring the story to life.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about being mindful, for kids aged 4+Contains: slime-donuts, monster-yoga and a big calming dose of "Ahhh"Pickle the little monster is moving house and starting a new school, and it's giving them a yucky feeling in their tummy. Pickle has tried all sorts of things to feel better, but nothing seems to work until they try mindfulness.Follow along on a fun adventure as Pickle learns all sorts of ways to be mindful, from monster hugs and meditation to cloud watching and making a jar of memories. Discover how thinking about how you feel from head to toe and focusing on being present can make you go "Ahhh".Are you ready to be in the moment too?This book will help your child to:- Understand what mindfulness is- Learn some simple mindfulness techniques- Recognize their emotions and focus their attention on what they're feeling and doing in the present moment- Ease feelings of stress and anxietyThese approaches can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to manage and ease feelings of worry in order to feel calmer, resilient and more confident.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about positive self-worth, for kids aged 4+ Contains: stinky socks, boiled slugs, a colourful collection of monsters and a big helping of "Boo!" Spooking Day is coming soon and Fluff the little monster is a bit worried that they're not as good as their friends at being ghastly and saying "Boo!". Follow along on a fun adventure as Fluff learns that everyone starts as a beginner, but with little steps you can learn to feel more confident about new challenges and become totally ROARSOME!Are you ready to be TOTALLY ROARSOME too?This book will help your child to:- Feel calmer and happier with some simple and effective techniques - Think about what makes them special and celebrate their uniqueness - Be kind to themselves with positive self-talk - Find out why they have negative feelings and learn how to let them go These approaches can become powerful tools that will encourage your children to become more resilient and happier.

A beautifully illustrated, positive picture book exploring ADHD for kids aged 4+Contains: crazy inventions, stinky socks, a colourful collection of monsters and some super-slimy mud pie!Pip is a confident little monster who has ADHD. In this book, they enthusiastically share what that means for them and how it has some really brilliant benefits.Pip also discusses things they can find tricky, and how they are learning to control their impulses and be more mindful and organized so they can spend more time having lots of fun!My Amazing ADHD Brain is packed with reassuring words, practical advice and skill-building activity ideas, and has a fun, relatable voice.This book will help your child to:·Understand what an ADHD diagnosis may mean for them.·Celebrate the wonderful strengths having ADHD can offer.·Reframe negative assumptions about ADHD.·Discover practical ideas and engaging activities.·Explore the idea of self-regulation and making mindful choices.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about building confidence, for kids aged 4+Contains: a big bike ride, eyeball ice cream and a slimy swamp-swimming gala!Pip the little monster can get very nervous and often lacks the confidence to try new things. With the help of their brother, Flint, and monster friends, Pip learns all about what confidence is and how to find it. Follow Pip as they set achievable goals, learn from mistakes and celebrate differences. Are you ready to feel confident too?This book will help your child to:-Find out what it means to be confident-Embrace the fact that we all learn at our own pace-Use positive self-talk-Not be afraid to try new things and build on mistakes-Understand that encouraging and helping others will make them feel more self-assuredThe approaches explored in this book can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to feel more confident and secure in themselves.

A beautifully illustrated personal development picture book, all about finding inner calm, for kids aged 4+Contains: mud splat hats, cobweb lollies and Bumps in the Dark!Cal the little monster is so excited to go to their friend's birthday party. But once there, they feel overwhelmed with emotions.With the help of Grandad and their friends, Cal learns how to calm down when their feelings start to feel too big. Follow along as Cal discovers how to ease anxiety, recognize their emotions and self-regulate so they can feel calm and in control.Are you ready to feel calm too?This book will help your child to:- Ease feelings of stress- Recognize emotions and identify why they are feeling them- Learn how to self-regulate and behave constructively in any situation- Problem-solve for themselvesThe approaches explored in this book can become powerful tools that will encourage your child to manage their feelings and discover inner calm.

My Amazing ADHD Brain Journal is an engaging, beautifully illustrated workbook designed for children with ADHD, aged 5+This fun, helpful journal is packed with confidence-boosting activities, well-being trackers and daily reflection sheets to help your child express, process and manage emotions, be more organized, establish healthy routines, and foster resilience.Throughout, your child will be guided by Pip, an adorable little monster, who explores what ADHD means to them and offers useful tips and brilliant strategies.There is no pressure to fill out the pages daily nor should your child feel like they must complete every section. However, if used regularly, the journal will empower your child to:- Explore, process and manage their emotions- Identify and understand triggers that may cause anxiety- Develop emotional regulation skills- Build confidence and self-esteem- Track sleep patterns and take charge of their physical well-being- Enhance their creativity- And most importantly... celebrate the uniqueness of their amazing neurodivergent brain!

Full of daft moments and off-the-wall humour, with quirky illustrations throughout‘Hair-raising and fiendishly funny.’ Jonathan Meres‘Accessible, funny and filled with familiar family antics, this gripping madcap fantasy adventure will have kids howling with laughter.’ Jen CarneyWhen Asher thinks he sees his future stepbrother’s werewolf reflection in the mirror, he races to tell his mum before they all become a midnight snack. But Mum doesn’t believe Luca is a werewolf, not after all the fibs Asher’s been telling. Together with his banana-loving, werewolf-obsessed frenemy Helga, Asher must collect the evidence he needs to prove he’s right. But it turns out it’s not quite that easy…Fresh and funny illustrationsAccessible diary-style formatPerfect for reluctant readersFirst in seriesA laugh-out-loud story, with lovable characters and an unexpected twist.

Everyday objects will never seem the same again for Max and Liam as they try to beat the game, and each other.Gaming-obsessed Max and his infuriating younger brother, Liam, are forced to work together to survive epic adventures on a miniscule scale. When rebellious Liam starts playing 'Shrinkle' on his babysitter's phone, he has no idea what he's letting himself in for. The app shrinks the brothers to the size of a minifigure! Their safe home has suddenly become a treacherous landscape. Can they scale sofa mountain, escape Miss McBoob's snoring mouth and outsmart the now-enormous pet cat? And will they stay tiny forever?Author and illustrator Emily Snape's sons were both reluctant readers, which made her want to write books that they wouldn't be able to resist reading! Reading should be a pleasure and it was Emily's aim to write books that pull you in and hook you from the start. 'Hopefully, then you can't help being moved by the characters as they grow and develop. I love comedy in books, but funny books also have to have heart, believable characters, and a great plot that keeps you reading till the very end.'With a clever mix of realism and fantasy and packed with exciting gaming strategies, crazy scenarios and gross facts, Game On: Shrinkle is perfect for reluctant readers, particularly boys.

Warring brothers Max and Liam find themselves trapped in a time-travel game. Can they survive the dangers and solve the riddles without killing each other? Gaming-obsessed Max and his infuriating younger brother, Liam, are forced to work together when a new game on Miss McBoob's mobile phone sucks them into a time-travelling vortex. The 'Glitched' app transports the brothers to earlier versions of their home town where they find themselves in the Stone Age, in Roman times, in the Middle Ages and in the age of the dinosaurs. To return to their own time they must solve riddles while dodging woolly mammoths, jousting knights and all manner of bodily fluids, both human and animal! Author and illustrator Emily Snape's sons were both reluctant readers, which made her want to write books they could not resist reading! Reading should be a pleasure and it was Emily'saim to write books that pull you in and hook you from the start. 'Hopefully, then you can't help being moved by the characters as they grow and develop. I love comedy in books, but funny books also have to have heart, believable characters, and a great plot that keeps you reading till the very end.'With a clever mix of realism and fantasy and packed with historically accurate settings, crazy scenarios and gross facts, Game On: Glitched is perfect for reluctant readers, particularly boys.