JUST RELEASED!

A series of childrens' books, written for kids and their parents/teachers to read together.

They are about serious issues that families face, such as:

                                                                                        - Bullying

UNDERSTANDING BEREAVEMENT: A PLACE IN MY HEART

'My heart feels so sad and empty.

And my tummy is churning inside.

Things won't ever be the same again.

I want Grandad by my side.'

Andrew's granddad has died, and Andrew is feeling very sad and confused. Explore with your child the difficult issue of bereavement as Andrew talks about his feelings with his mum and dad.

UNDERSTANDING ADOPTION: FLORA'S FAMILY

'Let's sit with Dad,' smiled Flora's mum.

'We have something to share with you, see.

When you were a small, tiny baby

You became part of our own family.'

Explore with your child the issue of adoption as Flora's mum and dad explain to her how she became part of their family.

UNDERSTANDING DIVORCE: THERE FOR YOU

Jonathan thought a hundred thoughts

He felt them all spin in his head

'Are my mummy and daddy breaking up

Because of something I might have said?'

Jonathan's mummy and daddy are splitting up, and Jonathan is feeling very sad and confused. Explore with your child the difficult issue of separation and divorce as Jon's parents talk to him about their situation.

UNDERSTANDING BULLYING: THE RAINBOW CLUB

'Let's put on our green clothes tomorrow

And be friendly with everyone who

Acts just like us and wears just green,

Who would never, ever wear blue! '

Chloe and Tommy have started a Green Team, and won't talk to anyone who is not wearing green clothes. Explore with your child the issue of bullying as you read about a school trip to the Zoo.

Publisher Information:

QED Publishing

A Quarto Group Company

226 City Road

London EC1V 2TT

www.qed-publishing.co.uk

To obtain copies of these books in Calgary, Canada, contact Annette Aubrey at 403-244-2788

                                                               NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTOR: www.blackrabbitbooks.com

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