Trevor Romain – författare

Take a tour with Trevor Romain of some of his wildest, most memorable experiences in this collection of coming-of-age stories about living in South Africa in the 1970s. Whether he was scaling walls in search of mulberry leaves for his shoebox of silkworms, hitchhiking to the local ice rink on a Friday night, or keeping his head firmly down as a new conscript, these anecdotes will leave you laughing, crying, or just shaking your head in disbelief. Every story is accompanied by one of Trevor’s iconic drawings, which have been carefully crafted with a pitch-perfect combination of humour and nostalgia to leave an enduring imprint on your own memories and to keep you wanting more. Both entertaining and deeply moving, this is a book perfect for anyone looking for what it really means to be proudly South African.

Take a tour with Trevor Romain of some of his wildest, most memorable experiences in this collection of coming-of-age stories about living in South Africa in the 1970s. Whether he was scaling walls in search of mulberry leaves for his shoebox of silkworms, hitchhiking to the local ice rink on a Friday night, or keeping his head firmly down as a new conscript, these anecdotes will leave you laughing, crying, or just shaking your head in disbelief. Every story is accompanied by one of Trevor’s iconic drawings, which have been carefully crafted with a pitch-perfect combination of humour and nostalgia to leave an enduring imprint on your own memories and to keep you wanting more. Both entertaining and deeply moving, this is a book perfect for anyone looking for what it really means to be proudly South African.

No one wants to be picked on, pushed around, threatened, or teased. With practical suggestions and humor, kids will learn to stop bullying in its tracks.  Refreshed to reflect the latest research, this updated classic reassures kids that it’s not their fault if they are bullied and describes realistic ways to become “Bully-Proof.” It shows how bystanders can stand up for others and how to get help in dangerous situations. Even kids who bully will find ideas they can use to get along with others and feel good about themselves—without making other people miserable.

Revised classic provides a humor-filled take on a sickening subject—homework—updated to address modern issues such as technology.Homework can be horrible! But homework isn’t going anywhere, and kids need to learn to do it—without throwing up. This updated classic provides specific tips for starting, doing, and finishing homework—and maybe even laughing while they learn. Kids will also learn how to make a homework schedule, when to do the hardest homework (first!), the benefits of doing homework, and more—serious suggestions delivered with wit and humor because laughter makes learning fun.  Refreshed to address modern distractions like the Internet and electronic devices, this updated classic (with hilarious full-color illustrations) helps kids see that they can handle their homework and emphasizes how terrific it feels when they finish.

Revised classic provides a humorous take on a nerve-wracking topic—STRESS!—updated to include modern stressors such as technology and social media.Stress can make you feel anxious, awful, and afraid. It can leave you jumpy and jittery, upset and uptight. When kids show signs of stress, they need stress management tools that work. With jokes, fun illustrations, and plenty of authentic examples, this book helps kids understand what stress is—and gives tons of tips to cope. Refreshed to address modern stressors like electronic devices and social media, this updated classic helps kids deal with stress like a seasoned panic mechanic.The Free Spirit Laugh & Learn® SeriesRealistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages 8–13 can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and, in general, hugely boost their coping skills.

Help kids understand what death means and how to cope when they’ve lost a special person.What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies? speaks directly to kids about what death means and how to cope. The book explores the questions kids have about death—Why? How? What next? Is it my fault? What’s a funeral?—in basic, straightforward terms. Also described and discussed are the overwhelming emotions involved in grieving: sadness, fear, anger, and guilt. The book offers practical strategies for coping with those emotions and suggests meaningful ways to remember and honor the person who has died. When author Trevor Romain’s father died, Trevor didn’t know what to feel, say, or do. Shocked, saddened, and confused, all he could say was . . .wow. As he started understanding what had happened, he began writing about his experiences and feelings. What on Earth Do You Do When Someone Dies?—simple, insightful, and straight from the heart—is for any child who has lost a loved one or other special person.This book, full of concrete advice and expressive illustrations, offers the comfort and reassurance that children need during these difficult times. Written to and for kids, it’s also recommended for parents and other relatives, educators, counselors, and youth workers.

No one wants to be picked on, pushed around, threatened, or teased. With practical suggestions and humor, kids will learn to stop bullying in its tracks.Beginning with a compelling introduction asking kids if they have been bullied or maybe they are the ones exhibiting bully behaviors, El acoso es algo muy doloroso immediately captures kids' interest. Assuring them that by the end of the book, they can be bully-proof and get along with others while feeling good about their new behavior.What does becoming "Bully-Proof" look like?Being confidentStanding up for yourself and with your friendsTelling an adultThis book reassures kids that it's not their fault if they are bullied and describes realistic ways to become "Bully-Proof." It shows how bystanders can stand up for others and how to get help in dangerous situations. Kids who show bullying behaviors will find ideas they can use to get along with others and feel good about themselves, without making other people miserable.The Free Spirit Laugh & Learn® SeriesRealistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages 8 to 13 can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and, in general, hugely boost their coping skills.

A humorous take on cliques, exclusion, and real friends.Clique: It's a word that's spelled funny and sounds funny, and (like a vampire) can be a pain in the neck. People in cliques run together, making them seem more intimidating, cooler, and popular. PSSST! But we know that's not the case.The best defense, though, against cliques is forming a good friend squad that lets other friendly and respectful kids in. True friends don't make others feel left out, but for many kids, navigating social groups is tricky (because it's cliquey), and they end up feeling excluded.This book uses humor, fun cartoons, and kid-friendly language to explain what cliques are, why being phony is baloney, why true friends don't exclude others online or in real life, what's more important than popularity, and how to navigate it all.But that's not it. Kids will laugh out loud at the following:Clique myth bustersWeird things about cliquesAnd do's and don'ts to obtain true friendsNow translated into Spanish, this book addresses online socializing and social media for the modern, tech-savvy kids glued to their devices. The back of the book includes even more resources for kids and teens to survive cliques and advice on making friends.The Free Spirit Laugh & Learn® SeriesRealistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages 8 to 13 can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and, in general, hugely boost their coping skills.

A humor-filled take on a sickening subject: homework.Homework can be horrible! It's the worst after eight hours at school; the last thing kids want to do is another hour or two of schoolwork at home. Not when there are zombies to fight and television to watch.But homework isn't going anywhere, and kids need to learn to do it . . . without throwing up. Translated into Spanish, this book provides specific tips for starting, doing, and finishing homework, and maybe even laughing while they learn. Kids will also learn how to make a homework schedule, when to do the hardest homework (first!), the benefits of doing homework, and more. Serious suggestions delivered with wit and humor because laughter makes learning fun.Addressing modern distractions like the internet and electronic devices, this book (with hilarious full-color illustrations) helps kids see that they?can?handle their homework and emphasizes how terrific it feels when they finish.The Free Spirit Laugh & Learn® SeriesRealistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages 8 to 13 can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and, in general, hugely boost their coping skills.

A humorous take on a nerve-wracking topic: STRESS!Stress can make you feel anxious, awful, and afraid. It can leave you jumpy and jittery, upset and uptight. When kids show signs of stress, they need stress management tools that work.With jokes, fun illustrations, and plenty of authentic examples, this Spanish book helps kids understand what stress is and gives tons of tips to cope. Addressing stressors like electronic devices and social media, El estrés te altera de pies a cabeza helps kids deal with stress like a seasoned panic mechanic.The Free Spirit Laugh & Learn® SeriesRealistic topics, practical advice, silly jokes, fun illustrations, and a kid-centric point of view all add up to one of the most popular series young people turn to for help with school, families, siblings, and more. Kids ages 8 to 13 can tote these pocket-size guides anywhere and learn to slash stress, give cliques and rude people the boot, get organized, behave becomingly, and, in general, hugely boost their coping skills.