Sadie, a young girl who daydreams of clouds and ponies and bubbles and ice cream, just can't seem to pay attention to what she is supposed to be doing! Sadie has trouble keeping track of all the things heaped on a kid her age. So her mom comes up with a clever plan to bolster her confidence and keep her spirits up.
Boy built a wall to keep himself safe. Behind it he felt strong and more protected. Then Someone Kind came along. She bounced a ball, sang and painted on the other side of the wall, and Boy began to wonder if life on the other side might be better after all.
Written for children aged 4 to 9, this gentle full-colour picture book ......
Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. ......
Griswald is a little gnome who lives in the rain gutter. Then one day, a storm washes him down the drainpipe into an old rain barrel. At first, Griswald is unsure about his new home, but soon he meets all the animals, birds and plants that live in the garden and has wonderful adventures with his new friends. ......
Violet and her friends in the Infinity Rainbow Club are helping set up the new augmented reality exhibit at the natural history museum. But Violet's OCD means she's constantly checking the exhibit for errors. Can Violet find a way to relax and enjoy what she has helped create?
In more than 100 interviews, children and young adults reveal their personal tips and tactics for honing the creative benefits of dyslexia, enabling them to thrive in school and beyond. Strategies include ways to develop confidence and self-belief. The contributors have outlined specific approaches they feel have helped them, and others that ......
Gerda Muller's beautiful 'Seasons' board books are loved the world over. Beautifully illustrated, and with no words, children and parents can imagine their own story or simply spend time spotting characters and details in the lively seasonal scenes.
Sing Auld Lang Syne while you climb to the top of a Castle. Wave to a Highland Cow in John OGroats. Put on a Kilt and avoid those Midges as you visit a Loch (not lock!) to meet Nessie. Then speed back over the Forth Bridge to Edinburgh Zoo not forgetting your Umbrella.Take a whistle-stop tour through the Scottish alphabet! Each letter from A to Z ......
An empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn't define who you are. Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a brilliant storyteller. With the help of a teacher, Beatrice uses a tape recorder so she can speak her words and them play them back, as a technique for learning in whole new way.
