This sensitively written picture book explains what poverty is and looks at the reasons behind why some people
have less than others. The book is meant to be read with children with the aim of opening up discussions about
important issues in a simple and reassuring way.

The superb A First Look At series consists of a number of reassuring picturebooks that give advice and promote interaction between children, parents, and teachers on a wide variety of personal, social and emotional issues.

Notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book provide valuable advice for how to share this book with your child or class.

Written by a trained psychotherapist, journalist and parent, and illustrated by an experienced children's book artist, this title is part of an acclaimed and successful series of picture-book non-fiction for Early Years. They are excellent tools for teachers to use during classroom discussions.

About the Author
Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, trainee Naturopath, journalist and mother. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of women's health and child development and writes for publications such as The Guardian Company Magazine and Practical Parenting as well as contributing editor to Natural Parent Magazine. Her book 'My Bees: My Family's Changing' was the winner of The English 4-11 Awards.

Reviews
Beautifully illustrated ... a great picture book to read with really young children * The Sun *



Book Information
ISBN 9781526317568
Author Pat Thomas
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Wayland
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 216mm * 10mm