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Children find grief difficult, and understanding where a loved one has gone can be a tricky topic to explain...Billy misses his mummy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days the sun is shining and Mummy's clouds are nowhere to be seen. Those are Billy's favourite days. He and Daddy would play in the garden all day long, and Billy knows that Mummy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mummy's clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone.This moving and sensitively-written picture book gently explores grief and teaches children how to deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colourful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this children's book is perfect for adults to share with their little ones and to help them understand what they are going through.You don't have to weather the storm alone! The loss of a loved one can be a difficult topic to discuss with little ones, and this heart-warming book can help you support them through their stages of grief. Follow Billy and his father as they navigate the loss of his mother through beautifully emotive illustrations and text:- A large format book that adults and children can easily read together- A sensitively-written narrative that helps children to process their grief and emotions- Gentle full-page illustrations that allow children to become immersed in the story- A non-fiction page that shows children and their families some of the ways to open the conversation about grief and lossWritten in collaboration with an experienced grief professional, Lost in the Clouds gently explores the topic of grief and teaches children and their family members how to understand and deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one.

Children find grief difficult and understanding where a loved one has gone, can be a tricky topic to explain... Billy misses his mummy very much. She lives in the clouds. Some days the sun is shining and Mummy's clouds are nowhere to be seen. Those are Billy's favourite days. He and Daddy would play in the garden all day long, and Billy knows that Mummy is letting the sun shine for them. But not all days are like that. Sometimes Mummy's clouds are dark, and Billy feels sad and alone. This moving and sensitively-written picture ebook gently explores grief and teaches children how to deal with their emotions surrounding the death of a loved one. With beautiful and colourful illustrations to accompany the touching narrative, this children's ebook is perfect for adults to share with their little ones and to help them understand what they are going through.

A touching story that introduces children to separation, following the challenges a family face going through a divorce. Divorce and separation can be hard on any family and a difficult topic for children to understand, including Tilly. Tilly lives in the mountains with her mummy and daddy. She loves it - there are beautiful views and lots of space to play. The only downside is that she lives some of the time with Mummy on one mountain and the rest of the time with Daddy on another.Even though their mountains are joined by a bridge, Tilly isn't allowed to use it. Instead, Tilly has to walk all the way down one mountain and trek up the next to get between the two houses, which makes her extremely tired and makes her wish that they all lived together. One day, when upset, Tilly decides to fix the old, wobbly bridge in the hope that it will fix her family. Will she succeed?This touching story for children aged 3-5 features: - The charming narrative of this book differs from the typically intense and institutional approach to the topic.- Beautiful, immersive illustrations that engage the young readers in the story.- A large format makes it perfect for adults and children to read together.- Two non-fiction pages that teaches families about how to approach this difficult conversation.- One page of professional advice and tips for parents and adults.This moving and sensitively written story gently introduces children to family separation and teaches them how to deal with the emotions surrounding divorce. Beautiful illustrations allow children to immerse themselves in the book, alongside the informative and charming narrative which provides a gentle approach to this sensitive subject.The second book in Tom Tinn-Disbury's Difficult Conversations series, Stuck in the Middle is ideal for adults and children to share and perfect for starting a difficult conversation with a little one.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?The Difficult Conversations series gently introduces sensitive topics to help children understand them a little better. Stuck in the Middle is the second book in the series, so why not try Lost in the Clouds, a gentle story to help children understand the difficult topic of grief.

A touching story that introduces children to separation, following the challenges a family face going through a divorce. Divorce and separation can be hard on any family and a difficult topic for children to understand, including Tilly. Tilly lives in the mountains with her mummy and daddy. She loves it - there are beautiful views and lots of space to play. The only downside is that she lives some of the time with Mummy on one mountain and the rest of the time with Daddy on another.Even though their mountains are joined by a bridge, Tilly isn't allowed to use it. Instead, Tilly has to walk all the way down one mountain and trek up the next to get between the two houses, which makes her extremely tired and makes her wish that they all lived together. One day, when upset, Tilly decides to fix the old, wobbly bridge in the hope that it will fix her family. Will she succeed?This touching story for children aged 3-5 features: - The charming narrative of this book differs from the typically intense and institutional approach to the topic.- Beautiful, immersive illustrations that engage the young readers in the story.- A large format makes it perfect for adults and children to read together.- Two non-fiction pages that teaches families about how to approach this difficult conversation.- One page of professional advice and tips for parents and adults.This moving and sensitively written story gently introduces children to family separation and teaches them how to deal with the emotions surrounding divorce. Beautiful illustrations allow children to immerse themselves in the book, alongside the informative and charming narrative which provides a gentle approach to this sensitive subject.The second book in Tom Tinn-Disbury's Difficult Conversations series, Stuck in the Middle is ideal for adults and children to share and perfect for starting a difficult conversation with a little one.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?The Difficult Conversations series gently introduces sensitive topics to help children understand them a little better. Stuck in the Middle is the second book in the series, so why not try Lost in the Clouds, a gentle story to help children understand the difficult topic of grief.

Brian the Lion loves dancing, but lions are meant to be brave and strong and fierce. Nobody would think a dancing lion was brave or strong or fierce, would they? But when Brian finds out about a big dancing competition, he decides it’s time to prove everyone wrong! Tom Tinn-Disbury tears apart any lingering notions of gender (and lion) stereotypes in this charming picture book, showcasing the importance of believing in yourself, trusting your friends and dancing at every opportunity.

Join Duck as he sets off on an epic adventure to become a delivery duck. Watch out for delicious distractions, carrot chaos and parcel mayhem. Can Duck deliver? You bet he can! Duck is a home bird. He likes splashing in the bath, eating bread in bed and organising his sock collection. Yet, there comes a time when even the most unadventurous birds must fly the nest. And what better way to see the world, than as a Delivery Duck for Feather Force?!Soon, with his uniform, parcel and STRICT instructions from Osstrich Bosstrich, Duck is scooting off on his very first adventure . . . what could go possibly wrong? A fun-filled story with messages of perseverance and positivity, perfect for little ones obsessed with the post-people and delivery drivers who knock on their doors! Delivered by author/illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury.

Join the adventure with this laugh-out-loud story about perseverance, delivery chaos and . . . cake! The second title in the hilarious Duck Delivers series. Duck loves his life scooting around as a Delivery Duck for Feather Force. Though he may get into a few flaps here and there, his deliveries are somehow always on time.But when he's tasked with delivering a very tall, very large and very special cake to a party all the way across town, Duck realises he'll need to trade his scooter in for something with a bit more power to get there by sunset.Can this plucky Duck make it in time? Or will chaos be the only thing Duck delivers today?

Join Duck on his dino-tastic delivery adventure. The third book in the laugh-out-loud picture book series that's perfect for kids who love postal workers, delivery drivers and dinosaurs. Duck is a plucky, happy-go-ducky delivery duck! From handing out parcels in the middle of daredevil stunt shows, to tracking down hidden underwater homes, Duck always delivers. So, when some very fragile and VERY rare dinosaur bones need to be safely transported to the museum for a grand unveiling, there's only one Duck for the job.What could possibly go wrong? Will Duck deliver the priceless dinosaur on time and in one piece? Or is this one delivery that's too big for Duck to handle?

Join Worm as he digs from one side of the world to the other in this thrilling underground adventure!Worm lives in a lovely patch of soil in a lush green field. But his peace is soon shattered when a huge digger and a hungry mole turn up! Poor Worm has no option but to DIG! He digs deeper than he’s ever gone before, and danger is lurking around every corner . . . he bumps into lost treasures, skeletons of fallen soldiers and dinosaurs, until eventually, he almost hits a big, hot ball of magma, and somehow, after he escapes it, he seems to be digging upwards!A fun adventure with an educational twist from Tom Tinn-Disbury, author and illustrator of Duck Delivers, with amazing worm facts young readers will love.

Trying to fit into the modern world when you are a caveman isn't easy. Ogg always seems to get things wrong, with hilarious results. Poor Ogg, he just wants to fit in. Luckily he has his best friend Penny to help him. Shortlisted for the Read It Again Picture Book Award 2020.

Trying to fit into the modern world when you are a caveman isn't easy. Ogg always seems to get things wrong, with hilarious results. Poor Ogg, he just wants to fit in. Luckily he has his best friend Penny to help him.