Early Years
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The Mermaid Who Couldn't
How Mariana Overcame Loneliness and Shame and Learned to Sing Her Own Song
Ali Redford, illustrated by Kara Simpson
Abandoned on the ocean floor, Mariana the Mermaid feels useless as she can't swim or join in with the other mermaids. Muriel the Turtle helps her find self-confidence through singing her own mighty song. This therapeutic picture book is for children aged 4-9 who lack self-confidence, including children who have had difficult life experiences. Learn More2018, Hardback, 10.08in x 8.15in / 256mm x 207mm, 32pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 97817859239512018, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-749-7 -
Supporting Toddlers’ Wellbeing in Early Years Settings
Strategies and Tools for Practitioners and Teachers
Edited by Helen Sutherland and Yasmin Mukadam
There's a lack of training for practitioners supporting toddlers at what is a very pivotal age for development. This book fills this gap as the go-to guide for improving toddlers' mental and physical development by providing strategies and tools to support toddlers' overall wellbeing. Includes case studies/examples of good practice across Europe. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.10in / 229mm x 155mm, 216pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859226262018, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-552-3 -
Storytelling and Story-Reading in Early Years
How to Tell and Read Stories to Young Children
Mary Medlicott
Stories play a crucial role in young children's social and literacy development. This guide gives professionals the skills to plan and run the best possible storytelling and reading sessions for children, from how to use props and voices, to how to cater for mixed ability learning groups. Includes stories, rhymes and activities for ages 2-5. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.18in / 216mm x 157mm, 168pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859229852018, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-604-9 -
Observing and Developing Schematic Behaviour in Young Children
A Professional’s Guide for Supporting Children’s Learning, Play and Development
Tamsin Grimmer
Making schemas understandable to those working with or looking after young children, this book describes schematic behaviours with case studies and provides ideas of how to use this information to extend children's learning and development. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.58in x 6.50in / 218mm x 165mm, 192pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859217972017, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-450-2 -
Promoting Young Children's Emotional Health and Wellbeing
A Practical Guide for Professionals and Parents
Sonia Mainstone-Cotton
Positive wellbeing in a child's earliest years is known to influence their future development. This clear, informative book offers practical suggestions for those working with children aged 0 - 5, including games and activities designed to promote children's emotional health. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.54in x 5.55in / 217mm x 141mm, 168pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 97817859205472017, Ebook, ePUB, 168pp, CA$29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-311-6 -
Cyril Squirrel Finds Out About Love
Jane Evans, illustrated by Izzy Bean
Cyril Squirrel has lots of questions - about the sky, about birds, and especially about love. On a quest to find out what it's all about, Cyril discovers the many different shapes and sizes love can take. This picture book helps children aged 2-6 to identify love, friendship and kindness in the world around them. Learn More2016, 32pp -
Little Meerkat's Big Panic
A Story About Learning New Ways to Feel Calm
Jane Evans, illustrated by Izzy Bean
Little Meerkat flies into one big panic after waking up to find the whole meerkat gang has disappeared! Luckily, Small Elephant and Mini Monkey stumble across Little Meerkat during the big panic, and offer to help find the missing meerkat gang. Learn More2016, Hardback, 8.50in x 8.39in / 216mm x 213mm, 48pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 97817859270342016, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-246-1 -
The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself
Ali Redford, illustrated by Kara Simpson
Boy hides behind his wall because he doesn't trust people and he knows how it feels to be hurt and let down. That is until Someone Kind arrives on the other side of his wall. This colour picture book will help children aged 4-9 who have experienced trauma, loss or neglect to come to terms with their experiences and to build healthy relationships. Learn More2015, Hardback, 9.96in x 7.09in / 253mm x 180mm, 32pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-683-02015, Ebook, PDF, 32pp, CA$19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-200-3 -
Grief in Young Children
A Handbook for Adults
Atle Dyregrov
It is a common misconception that pre-school children are not capable of experiencing grief in the same way that older children do. Grief in Young Children challenges this assumption, demonstrating that although young children may not express grief in the same way as older children, they still need to be supported through loss. Learn More2008, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.39in / 215mm x 137mm, 96pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-650-02008, Ebook, PDF, 96pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-779-4 -
Understanding Your Young Child with Special Needs
Pamela Bartram
Understanding Your Young Child with Special Needs explores the developmental impact of disability on normal stages of child development, and examines the complex nature of the emotional bonds between parents and their children with special needs. Learn More2007, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.22in / 233mm x 158mm, 80pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-84310-533-62007, Ebook, PDF, 80pp, CA$17.95ISBN: 978-1-84642-655-1