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Roxborogh, Tania & Thomas, Jenny English Basics
New House (1999), 2011 9780170189439 Pb $14.95
More English Basics
New House (2000), 2011 9780170189460 Pb $19.95 New edition with more help for English language, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand, The Inside Story: Year Book
The annual year book includes information about Storylines awards including the text of the Margaret Mahy Award and Betty Gilderdale Award winners’ presentations, a themed booklist and full information of national and international children’s book awards. Sent free to Storylines members or on sale at www.storylines.org.nz
Mathematics Fepulea’i, Heather
Understanding the Losses Children and Young People Face and How to Help
Skylight 2005 958232598 Pb $8.80 This very practical Skylight booklet offers key information for adults wanting to understand and support children teens they know are grieving - whatever the cause it is designed to be helpful for families and professionals and provides valuable insights into grief and useful suggestions about ways to offer grieving young people support. Easy to dip into and easy to read.
Irwin, Michael Educating Boys
HarperCollins 2009 9781869507664 Pb $38 Former teacher and principal, now university lecturer in education, shares his expertise about how to educate boys, from kindergarten to secondary school. Practical information, born of experience and consultation with boys themselves.
Butterflies B120 $15.20 Resources to develop numeric knowledge. Products are plastic coated for durability.
Attiwill, Penny
Dog Poo on the Pram Wheels
Lashlie, Celia
He’ll Be OK: Growing Gorgeous Boys into Good Men
New Holland 2008 9781869662134 Hb $19.99 A humorous look with 50s’ style illustrations, at those days in a HarperCollins 2005 9781869505288 Pb $36 new mum’s life that can only be referred to as frustrating, tiring, After years as a single parent and working in the prison Celia and just plain bad. Lashlie is well experienced in what can happen if boys make the wrong choices. Provides insight into what goes on in the world of Dog Poo on the Trike Wheels boys with practical advice on raising boys to become good, New Holland 2008 9781869662141 Hb $19.99 A wry look at those days in a young mum’s life when, with an in- loving and articulate men. fant attached to one boob and your toddler thumping the other to Latta, Nigel Politically Incorrect Parenting get your attention again, you long to be anywhere but here. HarperCollins 2010 9781869508654 Pb $29.99 Grandpa Gave Us Chocolate at Bedtime A down-to-earth guide for the struggling parent who know famNew Holland 2008 9781869662165 Hb $19.99 A humorous look at the issues of grandparenting these days. The ily life can and should be better. complications of modern pushchairs, high-decibel screams, feeding picky appetites, child-proofing your home, cleaning and mending.
Mummy Doesn’t Do It Like That
New Holland 2008 9781869662158 Hb $19.99 A wry look at the mystery of fatherhood with 50s’ style illustrations.
Grant, Ian
Communicate: How to Speak Well in Public and in Private!
Random House 2007 9781869419349 Pb $36.99 Lynne, Ewart, Hazel Neser & Ideas and skills to make you and your family winners in the com- Tricia Irving Hendry munication game from a well-known parenting and relationship Death Without Warning - Information & expert with 50 years experience of communicating effectively. Support After an Unexpected Death in NZ Skylight 9780958265560 Pb $14.50 Growing Great Boys For individuals and families/whanau affected by any kind of sudRandom House 2006 9781869418021 Pb $38.99 den or unexpected death, including accidental death, natural A practical parenting book about boys from toddlers to teens. sudden death, suicide, murder and the death of a baby or child. Lots of tips and pragmatic ideas for parents, written with a Key information about events that happen after a death, and peostrong and positive message ple who may be involved, as well as information about trauma Heaney, Pam and grief, and strategies for managing them. Children’s Grief: A Guide for Parents Longacre Press 2004 9781877135996 Pb $24.99 Lyons, Wendy; Irving Tricia & Hendry A guide to help adults talk to children about loss, grief and death. What Happens Next? Support for Families Helpful information, guidelines and strategies for dealing with of Young People with a Mental Illness sensitive situations in relation to children, with practical advice Skylight 2008 9780958265550 Pb $15 for different age groups, especially teens. A practical, helpful and encouraging book for parents, carers and family members who are looking after and supporting a teenager Irving, Tricia or young adult with a serious mental illness. This is a much needIllus David Hughson ed resource to give to families/whanau and carers at the earliest Something has Happened instance, so that their journey is better supported. Skylight 2000 958265518 Pb $12 A popular proven activity book for young children, 3-8 years old, Ray, Dr Shara (D.Clin.Psych) who are facing tough times. Designed to be personalised by each Stand Tall Like a Mountain child, so fits any difficult situation. Parental/caregiver guidelines Illus Pamela Drysdale on every page. This book helps young children find words and Happy Heart Pub 2009 9780473147525 $12.99 ways to express, and begin to process, what it is that’s happened A story about Mouse, who presents practical strategies to help to them, or to someone they care about. children have good self-esteem and a sense of pride and accomplishment. Simple ink and watercolour illustrations accompany the rhyming text. 5-8.
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What Happened to Baby?
Illus Ali Teo Skylight 2007 958265526 Pb $16 A resource book for use with children 3-7 years who are grieving the death of a baby, written after consultation with Wellington parents about common questions and needs children have after the death of a baby in the family.
Smith, Angela
I Love Mum & Dad
True Potential 2011 9780473137960 Pb $20 An affirmative book of messages around the value of family. 3-10.
Irving, Tricia
After the Suicide of Someone You Know - Information & Support for Young People
Illus David Hughson Skylight (2003), 2007 9780958265539 Pb $12.80 Specifically written for NZ young people affected by the suicide of someone they know. Youth-friendly style, colourful graphics and photos. It helps teens to better understand, process and cope with what’s happened.
Numeral Cards
Parenting & Relationships
SIDS (Wellington), Sands (Wellington) and Skylight,
Irving Hendry, Tricia; Taylor Smith, John & McIntosh, Jenny
The Anger Toolbox - Tools for children and teens, and for those caring for them, to get through angry times
Skylight 2nd edition 9780958265584 Pb $30 A handbook for parents and any other adults caring for, or working with, children and teens. It addresses the issue of managing anger in a fresh way.
Rain Hail or Shine: Exploring Change, Loss and Grief in a Carer’s World
Illus David Hughson Skylight 2005 9780958265508 Pb $14 Aimed specifically at carers, this book talks honestly and openly about the kinds of changes, losses and grief often unacknowledged that carers can experience and that can affect their emotions, their physical health, mental wellbeing and family life. It contains comments from carers, their own grief journeys, and about what has brought them or is still bringing them through.
When Tough Stuff Happens - An Activity Book for Tough Times for 7-12 year olds
Illus David Hughson Skylight 2001 9780958232517 Pb $12.80 This activity book is designed to be personalised by 7-12 year olds who are facing tough stuff in their lives, whatever it is. In a non-threatening, low-key way, it helps children find words and ways to express, and begin to process, what’s happening in their lives. It includes many ideas from young NZers themselves. It’s easy to dip into and provides lots of activities to choose from.
Whitehouse, Eliane
Happier Parenting - Happier Children
Foundation for Peace Studies 2006 958213682 Pb $24.95 A book that helps parents understand why they parent the way they do and how they could change it. It ultimately aims to help parents feel happier in this all-important role.
Whitehouse, Eliane & Pudney, Warwick A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger
Footprint Books 1997 9780865713499 Pb $33.99 For parents, teachers and caregivers on helping children handle anger. Provides activities, stories and games to help children distinguish between emotions and behaviour, develop their self-esteem, and learn how to manage their feelings.
Adolescent Volcanoes
Footprint Books Sept 2013 9781849052184 Pb $47.99 A book in two parts, helping adults and adolescents to handle anger. Suitable for 12 years to adult.
Little Volcanoes
Footprint Books 2012 9781849052177 Pb $39.95 A practical book that helps teach young children to handle anger in a constructive way. Features colourful stories to illustrate anger management in an engaging manner. 1-5 years
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