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Karen Treisman
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Inside this series of workbooks, developed by child psychologist, Karen Treisman, is a treasure trove of explanations, advice and practical strategies on specific issues, using creative, narrative, sensory and CBT techniques.
Cleo the Crocodile Activity Book for Children Who Are Afraid to Get Close
A Therapeutic Story With Creative Activities About Trust, Anger, and Relationships for Children Aged 5–10 Dr. Karen Treisman
Illustrated by Sarah Peacock
The Cleo the Crocodile Activity Book is designed to support children who have had difficult upbringings
mAy 2019 | £22.99 | 5–10 yeArs | 160pp | pB | isBn-9781787750784
Dr. Treisman’s Big Feelings Stories are written for adults to read with kids aged 5-10 to help children to understand their feelings.
Ollie the Octopus and the Memory Treasures
Illustrated by Sarah Peacock
A therapeutic story to help children to understand and process loss and bereavement
Aug 2021 | £9.99 | 5–10 yeArs | 60pp | pB | isBn-9781839970238
A Therapeutic Story with Creative and CBT Activities To Help Children Aged 5–10 Who Worry Dr. Karen Treisman
The Binnie the Baboon Activity Book is designed to help support children aged 5–10 who experience worry and anxiety to overcome these difficult feelings
nOv 2019 | £22.99 | 5–10 yeArs | 176pp | pB | isBn-9781787752009
Binnie the Baboon and the Big Worries
Illustrated by Sarah Peacock
A therapeutic story to help children understand feelings of anxiety and stress
Aug 2021 | £9.99 | 5–10 yeArs | 48pp | pB | 27 cOlOur illustrAtiOns | isBn-9781839970252
A Therapeutic Story with Activities for Children Aged 5–10 Dr. Karen Treisman
The Ollie the Octopus Activity Book is designed to support children who have experienced a or multiple bereavements, death of loved ones, and losses
Aug 2021 | £22.99 | 5–10 yeArs | 224pp | pB | Fully illustrAted | isBn-9781787757660
Cleo the Crocodile’s New Home
Illustrated by Sarah Peacock
A therapeutic story to help children who are dealing with trauma, to explore issues related to anger, attachment and trust
Aug 2021 | £9.99 | 5–10 yeArs | 40pp | pB | 19 cOlOur illustrAtiOns | isBn-9781839970276
CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT… Find the whole range, at ukjkpcom
The ‘Can I Tell You About...’ series are illustrated books that make ideal introductions for young people, aged 7 upwards on a range of topics. Useful for parents, friends, teachers and professionals working with children.
The Divorce Journal for Kids
Sue Atkins
Illustrated by Amy Bradley
A divorce can be an upsetting and frightening time for any child, but this creative journal from parenting expert Sue Atkins gives children aged 7+ a safe place to express their feelings, so they can start to understand them.
– Sara Davison, The Divorce Coach
Jun 2021 | £14.99 | 7–11 yeArs | 128pp | pB | 50 B&W illustrAtiOns | isBn-9781787757066
The Every Body Book
The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families Rachel E. Simon, LCSW
Illustrated by Noah Grigni
AASECT Book Award for Children under 18 years old American Library Association 2021 Rainbow Book List Top 10 Title for Young Readers
This vibrant book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships and families, it uses genderneutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, faith, bodies, gender and sexuality. The Every Body Book is the ultimate sex, gender and relationships education resource for children.
Jun 2020 | £14.99 | 7–12 yeArs | 96pp | HB | cOlOur illustrAtiOns tHrOugHOut | isBn-9781787751736
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The media we see includes TV, movies, music, magazines, books, podcasts, advertisements, and the internet. Sometimes in the media, there are things for grown-ups that aren’t for kids. Your parents have probably told you that you can’t watch something because it is violent or maybe has sex scenes. The media also shows us less obvious sexual messages all the time, even towards young people. Some of these messages end up being really unhealthy or unrealistic, and get in the way of having healthy ideas about our bodies and sexuality. Some of the messages we get tell us which body types, hair, and skin colors are considered “sexy.” There are some messages about kids and teens needing to act sexy, too. It’s important to remember that all bodies are good bodies, and that what
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is sexy to one person might not be sexy to another person. Sometimes a pregnancy can start and then end before a fetus or an embryo is healthy enough to become a baby. When a pregnancy ends with no warning, it is called a miscarriage. This can be very sad for pregnant people. Miscarriages are common, especially in the early stages of pregnancy. Most people who experience miscarriages can still become pregnant and give birth to a baby in the future. Becoming a parent is a big responsibility! Some people decide they want to have babies, and some people choose not to. There are many ways for adults to be happy, and what’s right for one person might not be right for another. Some people make plans for how to avoid getting pregnant at all. Some people become pregnant and choose not to stay pregnant. There are medical and surgical ways that people Sometimes it seems as if everyone else is doing something we’re not, and that can pressure people to make choices they are not comfortable with in order to fit in. When we watch sexual scenes or hear sexual stories in our media, it is important to ask lots of questions about what we see. Did the partners use protection for their bodies? Did the partners talk about what they felt comfortable doing, or did they just do it? Did anyone ask for consent to touch the other person? How do these partners treat each other? What ideas do we get about gender from these relationships? Are we seeing lots of diff erent body sizes represented? Are there lots of people of diff erent races? Are there people in queer relationships? What you see in the media is probably only a small example of all the many ways people are sexual or experience their gender and sexuality. media is probably only a small example of all the many ways people are sexual or experience their gender and sexuality. can end a pregnancy, called abortion. Some people have very strong feelings about abortion, but ending a pregnancy is a very personal decision.
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63 No matter what your sexual orientation is, people who feel attracted to other people can experience things like butterflies, crushes, and feeling romantic and sexual love. You might feel a physical interest in someone, but you might also want to be emotionally close with them and be able to share thoughts and feelings too. Having a crush on someone can be exciting and confusing—you might not be sure whether you want to run and hide or be noticed by that person. Crushes can last for a day, a week, a month, or longer! Sometimes crushes turn into romantic love. Crushes can help us understand what things we like and don’t like in another person. The word “sex” can be used in lots of diff erent ways. One of these ways is talking about “having sex.” Much of the time, having sex is used to describe sexual intercourse. Sexual intercourse is what happens when Sexual intercourse is what happens when people want their bodies to be people want their bodies to be close to each other emotionally close to each other emotionally and physically in a sexual and physically in a sexual way. Sex happens between people who are between people who are grown-ups.
loVe and attraction the eVery body booK • Pansexual People who are attracted to other people of One word we use to describe people who are not straight is queer. Some people use this word in a mean way, but others use it to describe their sexual orientation. Some of the queer identities include: • • all genders (some overlap with bisexual). �uestioning People who are unsure or are still exploring their orientation. Asexual Some people do not experience sexual attraction to anyone. This is called being “asexual” or “ace” for short. • • • Gay People who are attracted to the same gender, AND men who are mostly or exclusively attracted to other men (previously known as homosexual, but most people prefer “gay”). Lesbian Women who are mostly or exclusively attracted to other women (sometimes use “gay”). Bisexual People who are attracted to people of their own This is a normal thing too! Sometimes people use the acronym LGBTQIA, which stands for “lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual.” You might see LGBTQIA with more letters, or a plus sign, to include even more sexual and gender identities! gender and people of other genders. to anyone. This is called being “asexual” or “ace” for short. “lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual.” You might see LGBTQIA with more letters, or a plus
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Can I Have Babies Too?
Sexuality and Relationships Education for Children from Infancy up to Age 11 Sanderijn van der Doef, Clare Bennett and Arris Lueks
A practical and accessible guide to positive, developmentally appropriate sexuality education for children under 11
– Amanda Bealer, USA, Mother of Carson (age 8) and Chase (age 11)
Jul 2021 | £14.99 | 224pp | pB | 12 B&W illustrAtiOns | isBn-9781787755000
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History Joy Michael Ellison and Teshika Silver
Illustrated by Teshika Silver
A picture book telling the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the transgender women of colour who fought for LGBTQ+ equality. Depicting the events that surrounded the Stonewall Riots, this is a playful introduction to trans identities and LGBTQ+ history for young children.
nOv 2020 | £12.99 | 4–8 yeArs | 32pp | HB | 17 Full Age cOlOur illustrAtiOns. | isBn-9781787755307
