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Real stories. Real teens. Real consequences. A murder in a small Long Island town reveals the dark secrets lurking behind the seemingly peaceful facade in this latest installment of the Simon True series.On June 19, 1984, seventeen-year-old Ricky Kasso...

How are you feeling today? This fun, friendly and reassuring introduction to feelings is designed to help young children recognise, understand and name how they're feeling and learn to talk about and manage their emotions in helpful ways.About the...

The next in the Babysitters Club Graphic Novel series - originally written by Ann M Martin and adapted by Cynthia Yuan Cheng! Stacey is so excited! Her friends from The Baby-sitters Club are coming to New York...

From the bestselling, award-winning author of You Are Awesome comes the much-anticipated follow-up, Dare to Be You. What would you dare to try if you stopped worrying about fitting in?If you're the kind of person who thinks: I don't like standing out...

This is not your average activity book because it's not only heaps of fun but it will also teach you some amazing life skills to help you take control of your worries Worries come in all shapes and sizes and can creep up on us when we least expect them...

Answering young children's questions about racism is hard. This book gives both children and adults the language and sensitivity they need to talk about the topic. It gently explains what racism is, how it happens, why it is NEVER acceptable and what...

Mina, like all little monsters, has LOTS of sharp teeth!And sometimes, when she's really stressed, she uses them on her friends!Join Mina, as she learns that biting can hurt and that there are LOTS of other ways to cope with difficult situations.Packed...

ForeWord Indies Finalist, Juvenile NonfictionWhat to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake guides children and their parents through the emotions underlying a fear of making mistakes using strategies and techniques based on cognitive-behavioral principles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593111703Author Duane ArmitagePage Count 80Imprint G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

This endearingly illustrated book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. Narrated by 4-year-old Ama, it explains each part of the process in a reassuring way. As well as the practical aspects, the book explores the emotional highs...

Sometimes I feel silly.Sometimes I feel like eating pizza for breakfast.Sometimes I feel brave.Sometimes I feel like trying something new...The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. Kids and adults will appreciate...

Wherever Jenny goes, her worries follow her - in a big blue bag. They are with her all the time - at school, at home, when she is watching TV and even in the bathroom! Jenny decides they have to go, but who will help her get rid of them?A funny and...

This core Talkabout manual is a practical resource essential for Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals who need to help people with special needs develop social skills. Over 60 activities form an extensive, structured social skills...

Hats of Faith is a beautifully illustrated children's board book introducing readers to the shared custom of head covering. Using accurate terminology, phonetic pronunciations and bright, beautiful imagery, Hats of Faith helps educate and prepare young...

No Worries is the ultimate secondary school survival guide, with tips, quizzes and jokes to help children prepare. What if I've got the wrong stuff? What if I don't fit in? What if the older kids are horrible to me? Starting secondary school is a...

Excel in Adult Care with our second edition textbook (for the 3096-31 specification) by learning the core values of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment required as an Adult Care worker.- Develop a comprehensive...

A fun way to familiarise young children with all the things they will need to know and be able to do when they start school. Following a typical day at school, children will enjoy using the stickers to help the characters in the book get dressed, pack...

'The perfect mix of funny, foul and fearful' Metro 'Brilliantly imagined ... laugh-out-loud funny' Sunday Express The third book in the bestselling, gorgeously gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series - perfect for readers of 7+...

A celebration of family tradition and Black hair, in this adorable rhyming board book! Little EJ is so excited to join her mum and grandma for her first ever trip to the hairdressers. She wants to find a style that is just...

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises help children explore emotions, behaviour and experiences of existing in a digitally connected world; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and learn more about digital...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780545075527Author J DavisPage Count 12Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic US

A New York Times bestseller!From filmmaker, actor, and author Justin Baldoni comes a real-talk, self-esteem-building guidebook that helps boys ages 11 and up embrace their feelings and fears instead of repress them. Highly designed and filled with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780996099943Author Carol McCloudFormat HardbackPage Count 34Imprint Bucket FillosophyPublisher Bucket FillosophyWeight(grams) 362g

Billy Goat and his best friend Cyril are messing about with the farmer's mobile phone, taking selfies and playing games... until they discover the number for a troll. Grandpa Gruff says all trolls are bad, so Billy and Cyril decide to get their own...

Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird and messy - and asking questions about it can be even worse. But it doesn't have to be like that! Packed with honest advice on managing Aunt Flo like a boss, WELCOME TO YOUR PERIOD...

A comprehensive guide to teenage friendships, by award-winning author and well-being expert Nicola Morgan. Essential reading for teenagers and the adults who care about them.Nicola Morgan is an established expert on the teenage brain and adolescent...

A delightful book about how to be a kind and thoughtful friend, perfectly pitched for children starting school.Friendships are precious, but they can also be tricky to navigate - especially when you're little. In this charming and supremely sensitive...

Hot air balloon pilots have wonderful adventures, where they get to see things they have never seen before and learn all about the world outside. Flying a hot air balloon sounds like a lot of fun to some kids. But for other kids, the idea of flying off...

New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller!Girls can rule the world-all they need is confidence. This empowering, entertaining guide from the bestselling authors of The Confidence Code gives girls the essential yet elusive code to...

Growing up is a juggling act. Our bodies and hormones change, usually at the same time as important decisions about our future need to be made. We often put extra pressure on ourselves, compare ourselves unfavourably to others and excessively worry about...

No one like to throw up, but emetophobia is different, turning disgust into dread. Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up presents techniques to help shrink this common fear. Fun Facts about vomit engage children, while a Note to Parents and Caregivers...

Lemur Feels Let Down offers a gentle introduction to the concept of disappointment for young children, helping them finds ways to recognise and overcome their disappointed feelings.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children...

The Big Book of Belonging is for all the children who like to climb trees, run barefoot, splash in puddles, search for bugs, sing with the birds, taste snowflakes and count the stars. By placing children at the heart of the natural world, the book...

Say NO to demanding friends. NO to parties you don't want to go to. NO to being tied to your phone. NO to unwanted hugs. This is an empowering, essential and playful guide to setting boundaries.Growing up is a minefield. You have to navigate new...

Children and teenagers with autism can struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one, and the complicated and painful emotions of bereavement. This book explains death in concrete terms that the child with autism will understand, explores feelings that...

A newly updated comprehensive and inclusive guide that is packed with useful information, presented in a way that teenagers will find user-friendly and appealing. Learn all about all about puberty, growth, fantasies, relationships, sex, contraceptives,...

For fans of A Streetcat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers' edition. Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope and friendship - proving once again, that...

What to Do When You Worry Too Much, Second Edition, guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Now revised and expanded, this groundbreaking bestseller has helped millions of...

A reassuring, fact-packed book for boys on what to expect when growing up. From Dr Emily MacDonagh, practising NHS doctor and OK! magazine's popular Health and Parenting Columnist. Dr Emily talks about the physical...

Does your child appear to put themselves down frequently?Perhaps they have a tendency to think negatively and doubt their abilities?Do they worry about what other children think about them?These could be signs that your child is struggling with...