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By Andrea Sims
This workbook is for anyone ages 8-14 who has experienced the loss of a loved one. The book is written in order to reduce the fear of the survivor that the loved one will be forgotten. Responses to sentence stems foster an understanding of the grief process as the different emotions are expressed.
FORMAT: Softcover
By George Simon
Two cats came into the lives of a family that never had cats before. As they live and interact with the family, the personalities began to come through. It seems that love begins to grow between the cats and the family. And as a bonus, it seems as though a sense of humor develops between the cats and family. Dear Friends of Animals, Welcome to the wonderful world of cats. Coco & Buddy is a delightful children's book that will draw you into their world, have you thinking their thoughts and talking to these furry little Siamese friends. Coco & Buddy is 16 pages long and is beautifully illustrated with forty-three colour photographs of two wonderful pets and their interactions with people and each other. It's a great book or gift for animal lovers. Order the book from Trafford Publishing 1-888-232-4444 or online at orders@trafford.com Sincerely,
George Simon
FORMAT: Softcover
By Nicole Crowley O'Keefe
How many times have you heard the words from your children "You just don't understand how I feel." Well, I do understand. I am a child whose parents divorced. I know how hard and confusing this is for a child. I have been there! And so have many of my friends. They tell me things they would never tell their parents. Some say they don't tell their parents what they are feeling because they are afraid to tell them. Others say it is because their parents never talk to them about their feelings. Parents, are you confused or afraid about how to talk to your children about this life changing event? Well, don't worry - I have written a book that takes some of the anxiety out of it. My interactive book tells a story to help your children talk about their feelings and to feel safer and better about what is happening in their lives. This is a must-have books for any child between the ages of 3 and 10. Trust me, when parents divorce everyone feels the pain and everyone needs a way to talk about that pain and feel better.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Ana Monnar
This is the story about three children that are very much loved through good times and bad. Features adoption poem also. More books by Ana Monnar:
FORMAT: Softcover
By by , Illustrated by Jennifer Taylor
Written by a father of six and his wife, the My Family is Changing series of books has a primary goal of providing children and young adolescents with the ability to understand situations that may be occurring in their modern, daily life. This book, Divorce explains what may have been the cause of their parent's break-up, to what the future for them may be. Above all, the message that is given to the children and young adolescents throughout this book is that the demise of their parent's relationship is not their fault!
FORMAT: Softcover
By Amy May
Every child is special. Whether it is a child's bright red hair, or picture perfect dimples; a boy's powerful line drives, or a girl's angelic choir solo, each child stands out from the rest in his or her own way. Sometimes a child's uniqueness isn't so accepted by his or her peers. Maybe they have never seen it. Maybe they are afraid of it. Maybe they just need to learn more about it. This story is about a little boy, Reed, who is very different than most little children. Reed has a severe speech disorder, Apraxia, which leaves him almost completely unintelligible to his peers. This story is told from the viewpoint of his older sister, as she is well aware of his challenges and his triumphs. Instead of exclusively focusing on what Reed is unable to do, this story portrays the many things he can do with his peers, despite his inability to speak to them. ''My Brother is Very Special'' gently teaches young children about acceptance in a way that they can developmentally understand. By reading this story to young children, we encourage them to ask questions about differences they see in others. In return, this soothes their fears and fosters their acceptance. Although the main character in this book has a speech disorder, it is written in a way that makes it universal. With developmentally appropriate text and bright, whimsical illustrations, ''My Brother is Very Special'' is perfect for all young children.
FORMAT: Softcover
By by Cliff Greenberg, Illustrated by
Adopted children may have many questions about themselves and their families. They may have hidden desires and dreams about their biological family. What do you say to your children about their biological and adoptive families, respectively? In the past, adoptive parents were advised not to talk with a child about his/her adoption. Now, open and honest discussions is strongly suggested by adoption professionals. How you child views him or she will depend to a great degree on your explanation of the adoption process. No matter how much you love your child and how much he loves you, he is likely to have questions Ð or worries- about his birth family. However you choose to explain a birth parentÕs decision to choose adoption for a child, it is incumbent upon you to reaffirm that the decision was made out of love by the birth an adoptive parent(s) and by desire for the child to have a happy healthy life. You are the best person to reassure your child that he is special an d loved, not because of what he looks like, but because of who he is. A healthy emotional life is nourished by love, honesty and support that you give your child as he begins to explore the emotional path from birth parent to his family that was created by adoption. This book focuses on a tangible issue for adopted children- why do I look different from my adoptive parent(s)? When they look in a mirror m children can see different things, depending on how they look and what they are looking for. The adoptive parents can guide a child by supporting what he sees and suggesting that he can also look in a different place to see what family is all about- the child can look inside his heart.
FORMAT: Softcover
By by Cliff Greenberg, Illustrated by Crystal Malulani Stroupe
Adopted children may have many questions about themselves and their families. They may have hidden desires and dreams about their biological family. What do you say to your children about their biological and adoptive families, respectively? In the past, adoptive parents were advised not to talk with a child about his/her adoption. Now, open and honest discussions is strongly suggested by adoption professionals. How you child views him or she will depend to a great degree on your explanation of the adoption process. No matter how much you love your child and how much he loves you, he is likely to have questions - or worries - about his birth family. However you choose to explain a birth parent's decision to choose adoption for a child, it is incumbent upon you to reaffirm that the decision was made out of love by the birth an adoptive parent(s) and by desire for the child to have a happy healthy life. You are the best person to reassure your child that he is special an d loved, not because of what he looks like, but because of who he is. A healthy emotional life is nourished by love, honesty and support that you give your child as he begins to explore the emotional path from birth parent to his family that was created by adoption. This book focuses on a tangible issue for adopted children- why do I look different from my adoptive parent(s)? When they look in a mirror m children can see different things, depending on how they look and what they are looking for. The adoptive parents can guide a child by supporting what he sees and suggesting that he can also look in a different place to see what family is all about- the child can look inside his heart.
FORMAT: Softcover
By by Vivian Cameron-Gallo, Illustrated by Christina Simcic
WINNER OF THE 2011 AND 2010 BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR CHILDREN'S INTERACTIVE BOOKS AND THE 2009 CREATIVE CHILD MAGAZINE SEAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR KIDS PICTURE BOOKS. Not since the Three Bears has there been a children's story about the family of three or the only child. This book captures the spirit and love of the family of three and invites other family numbers to participate. The book is interactive and asks children to draw pictures representing their own family unit. This makes the book more than just a story book but a pictorial journal of the child's personal family experience. Inspired by her own family of three, Vivian Cameron-Gallo sets out to take the "only child" out of the isolation that generalizes and labels the only child. The single child does not stand alone but stands as an important part of a larger unit, a family. This interactive story is about families and the things they do together. The author hopes that the reader will follow along and draw pictures about their family on the blank pages designed for this purpose. The illustrations by Christina Simcic have captured the love of many different families. This book is made from the heart for all the young hearts beating to become our future. "We're Three" let's you know that your place in the world is special! REVIEWS Rating: Five Stars: "There are all kinds of families in this great big world. Some are big with lots of kids… and some are small, with not too many or simply none at all." Did you know that the single-child family is the fastest growing type of American family? Yet, when author Vivian Cameron-Gallo, the mother of an "only child," sought a children's book that represented her daughter Ava, she found only a few and those had a melancholy tone with negative stereotypes. Therefore, inspired by her own family of three, she wrote this endearing little book to make the single child feel "normal" and part of something bigger – a family. The gentle, flowing verse makes for easy reading, and the colorful drawings by Christina Simcic add visual beauty to the text. I think that We're Three is a very beneficial and useful book, and it has my hearty endorsement. Wayne Walker STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE Rating: Five Stars: “We’re Three” is a beautifully written and illustrated book. I truly enjoyed reading it to my son and sharing the message of how special a family of three is. He especially loved the interactive aspect of the book and drew his own interpretation of our unique family of three. The playful words and colorful illustrations made it fun to turn every page. I loved every “bit” of it! Christine Pitaccio, Peekskill, NY FOR: THE ONLY CHILD PROJECT Rating: Five Stars: What a lovely story regarding a family structure that revolves around the only child. In these current times when only children are becoming the norm, it is nice to see that someone has identified with this growing family structure in a positive way. Kudos to the author and to the illustrator on such beautiful illustrations. I look forward to more work from this dynamic duo! Anthony FOR: WEREAD.COM Rating: Five Stars A Charming and Delightful Story about the Love of Family, This is such a delightful story about family! Although written primarily for those who are "only" children, the story exudes an even more poignant message: the strong bond of love that exists in a family, no matter how large or small! The story's message is complemented through the artist's unique and charming illustrations. Children and adults of all cultures will certainly enjoy and identify with the lovely images in this book. Children especially, will enjoy the interactive pages the author has so thoughtfully provided. How wonderful that they can truly call this book their own by drawing pictures that relate to their own family! Kudos to the author and illustrator on a wonderful story…for young, and old alike. Look forward to future books by these women! P.S. This would make a lovely holiday gift for that special little girl or boy who is an only child, and needs to know how special they truly are! Anna Pilla FOR: AMAZON.COM Rating: Five Stars: "A uniquely written and beautifully illustrated book. My daughter especially liked the interactive aspect of the book that made it so personal. It will be a definite keepsake in our family." Happy Mom "Beth", Mohegan Lake, NY FOR: TARGET.COM Rating: Five Stars: My niece really enjoys the book! She loves that she is able to draw on the blank pages in the book to personalize it further for herself. What a great book to let an only child explore how much fun being an only child can be! Valerie Guagliano, Hamilton, Bermuda FOR: AMAZON.COM Rating: Four Stars: I am a mother of an only child. This is a wonderful book for pre-school and elementary school aged children. It gives them an understanding and sense of what other "only children" might feel. It also allows them to realize that they are not alone. The interactive pages are fun and inspirational. Barbie “Only Child Mom”, Yorktown Heights, NY FOR: TARGET.COM
FORMAT: Softcover
By Carolyn Townes-Richards
Christine was my big sister. She was my “bestest” best friend sometimes, and a just-all-right friend when we had two very different views on a given matter. Through all of those times, I loved her and she made a great difference in my life. Believe it or not, we were both born on September 3rd! This was most unusual since we were not twins. I was born five years later. We were two sisters as different as they came; we looked nothing alike. She was short, petite, and a brilliant homemaker who loved to read. “Tene,” as she was affectionately called, was talented in arts and crafts, sewing, knitting, and cooking. However, for all the things that were different and unique in our lives…we were sisters who had always shared so much. We had a strong love for God and family. Enjoy this poetic, true life journey about a sister so dear. She was the greatest! Her greatness was in her service--- not just service to her family but to everyone she encountered. She’s really not gone; just not seen. In my heart and my thoughts, our love will always be remembered as something very special: gentle, joyful, strong, and giving. We shared one of the most wonderful blessings: the incredible and precious gift of being “sisters.”
FORMAT: Softcover
By Caren Emma Andrews
Being a mixed race child and not looking like your Mom can be tough. This children's book emphasizes how a child can look different from their parent and still "match" in many important ways. I was picking up my oldest daughter from preschool. I read a list posted in the classroom that asked, "What do you think is beautiful?" Malika's answer was, "I think my Momma is beautiful." Later, I thanked her for the complement. She asked if our skin color would match when she grew up. When she realized that we would never "match" she was devastated. This story tells of how I responded to her reaction, transforming a difficult moment in to one of beauty.
FORMAT: Softcover
By Felicia Lee
This modern day children's book was created to help and possibly soothe the single parent, who has fallen victim of abandonment by their former other half. In the old days and still somewhat today, people were taught to marry first, then have children. It doesn't always happen that way. In Who's My Daddy? we are led on a journey of a character named Fiona, who, basically feels her biological clock is ticking, is told she is infertile, and ends up making a selfish decision, ending up with the wrong man, on the wrong side of the tracks, but ends up with something good out of the situation. And in this story, we see a little spiritual upbringing, yet misguided. Although life is not always a bed of roses, we all go through a rough spot. And like the character Fiona, for those who have been through this experience, it can be used as a positive guide in how to positively explain to the victim child why the other parent is not in their life. Journey with Fiona and Santa, as they grow together, learning some of life's toughest challenges.
FORMAT: Softcover
By SENIOR DEPUTY O’DELL P. GLENN
Parents, if you really want to know how those years of talking, begging, and butt whippings you gave your child have worked now that they are teens, then read this book. Some of you may want to sit down as you turn the pages and read in amazement at some of the misadventures and problems teens create for themselves in school. Sometimes funny, sometimes tragic, but most of all enlightening, you will not be able to put this book down as you learn about your Teen. You will truly think that, “That can’t be my teen doing those things.” Yes, they are parents, yes they are. Enjoy and take from this book the fact that you will be a better parent knowing how Teens minds work in their own social setting. That’s what schools are, your Teen’s social setting away from home. So how did those parenting skills work out for you? Read and find out.
FORMAT: Softcover
By SENIOR DEPUTY O’DELL P. GLENN
Parents, if you really want to know how those years of talking, begging, and butt whippings you gave your child have worked now that they are teens, then read this book. Some of you may want to sit down as you turn the pages and read in amazement at some of the misadventures and problems teens create for themselves in school. Sometimes funny, sometimes tragic, but most of all enlightening, you will not be able to put this book down as you learn about your Teen. You will truly think that, “That can’t be my teen doing those things.” Yes, they are parents, yes they are. Enjoy and take from this book the fact that you will be a better parent knowing how Teens minds work in their own social setting. That’s what schools are, your Teen’s social setting away from home. So how did those parenting skills work out for you? Read and find out.
FORMAT: E-Book
By William D. Andrews
Children: Hostages of the State is based upon thirty-four years of working with children both inside and outside the non-juvenile system in several states. Including an inside look at foster care, adoptions, and out-of-home placement of children, it shows a pattern of a county, state, and local government control of children—a system that seems to be out of control, operating outside constitutional law. This message speaks to every parent with a child in foster care or in county, city, state, or government custody. The removals of many children from their homes are in violation of the constitutional and civil rights of both the children and parents. Civil rights violations carry a mandatory investigation. Author William D. Andrews lists a few of the most often violated areas he has seen, pointing to the adoption practice, which often appears to be open fraud. The adopting families, social workers, and judges often appear to be in a tailor-made adoption partnership. Andrews vows that the practice of removing children from homes without proper application of the law will be stopped. The total rejection of both child and parental rights granted by the US Constitution is a tragedy.
FORMAT: Softcover
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