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Must-read books your kids will love
From picture books about sharing and learning through play to stories that deal with grief and promote inclusion and diversity, these fascinating books are fun to read while teaching kids important life skills.
100 WAYS YOUR CHILD CAN LEARN THROUGH PLAY
By Georgina Durrant
0-5 years | RRP £14.99 | Available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers
(uk.jkp.com)
Packed full of 100 creative and engaging activities for young children with special educational needs (SEN), this book enables parents to have fun developing their child's skillbased learning. From building biscuit construction sites and rainbow ice towers to playing dentists, nail salons and post office workers, the variety and creativity of this book means you'll never have a dull day with your child again! With activities for rainy days, in the garden, on walks and more, there's something new to learn wherever you go. With charming black and white line illustrations to depict each activity, this is a great way to connect with children who have SEN.
THIS TREE IS JUST FOR ME!
By Lucy Rowland
0-5 years | RRP £6.99 | Available from Bloomsbury Children's Books
(bloomsbury.com/uk/childrens)
Jack has a new book and he's found the perfect place to read in peace – a big, beautiful tree. So when a tiger, a bear, an alligator and a whole host of unusual animals ask if they can join him, Jack says, 'NO! This tree is just for me!" But you've got to be careful what you wish for. When the animals go away, Jack begins to wonder whether keeping something to himself is so much fun after all. This Tree is Just for Me! is an uplifting tale of friendship and sharing that promotes the benefits of inclusive play.
THE WORST CLASS IN THE WORLD DARES YOU!
By Joanna Nadin
5-7 years | RRP £5.99 | Available from Bloomsbury Children's Books (bloomsbury.com/uk/childrens)
Headteacher Mrs Bottomley-Blunt thinks 4B is the worst class in the world. She says school is not about footling or fiddle-faddling or fun. It is about learning and it is high time 4B tried harder to excel at it. But best friends Stanley and Manjit didn’t mean to let flying mini beasts free in the classroom. And they really didn’t mean to do a series of dares to become the overlord of the universe. These things just happened, even though they had foolproof plans to get away with it all. Highly illustrated and featuring two madcap adventures in one book, these stories are just right for children ready for their first chapter books.
THE FIVE CLUES
By Professor Anthony Kessel
11+ years | RRP £6.99 | Available from Crown House Publishing
(crownhouse.co.uk)
MI9: THE BEGINNING
By Adam Rood
8+ years | RRP £6.99 | Available from Amazon (amazon.co.uk)
Aimed at celebrating the uniqueness in every child, MI9: The Beginning is the first novel to be commissioned by the charity Microtia UK, which is calling on schools and teachers to promote inclusion and diversity at home and in the classroom. It tells the tale of five formidable superhero kids who save the day on a top-secret mission surpassing their own expectations. The action-packed adventure features positive representations of each of the inspiring characters who work together to complete their mission. While navigating life at home, at school and with friends, each of the characters discover what makes them unique in the best possible way.
The Five Clues (Don't Doubt the Rainbow 1) follows the story of 13-year-old Edie Marble. Walking back from her mother’s grave, she finds a note in a pocket of her coat, which she hasn’t worn since the day she found out about her mother’s death. The book is a murder-mystery thriller and family drama, combining a race against time with the story of a teenager learning to live with the loss of a parent. To solve the mystery, Edie must harness the Three Principles – a new approach to understanding how the mind works – which helps her to conquer psychological stresses and supports her in coming to terms with her grief.
Teaching children to feel clean and confident and ready for school
arents want what’s best for
Ptheir children. They want them to be healthy, happy and confident, in all aspects of their life. But confidence can take time to develop. More often than not, it’s the small everyday changes that can make the greatest difference when it comes to children’s learning! For one, ensuring that children achieve a feeling of clean, through learning positive bathroom habits, will empower them to take on the day with confidence.
At Andrex®, we understand that the journey to confidence is likely different for every family. For some, going to the toilet can be daunting for a number of reasons; children may not feel confident in their toileting abilities, or aren’t comfortable in an unfamiliar setting, such as school or trips out.
To help parents and children alike,
Andrex® has created the Clean Routine; an easy-to-follow two step guide to achieve an elevated feeling of clean. Whilst parents can rest easy knowing that their family’s delicate skin will be cared for with products recognised by the British Skin Foundation.
THE ANDREX® CLEAN ROUTINE:
Step 1: Use 3-4 sheets of Andrex® Toilet Tissue Step 2: Follow up with Andrex® Classic Clean Washlets™ for all day freshness
