"Ooh! I need one of THOSE!"

Dive into our resource round-up - whether it’s out now, or coming soon, here are a few books we think you should be getting your hands on...

PANTOSAURUS AND THE POWER OF PANTS

Years after introducing Pantosaurus the yellow dinosaur to the world, the NSPCC has now unveiled a new children’s novel - the charity’s first - designed to give those living or working with children an age appropriate way of discussing consent.

Released last month, Pantosaurus And The Power of PANTS has been created, following a £46,000 crowdfunding campaign, to help young people protect themselves from sexual abuse.

The book is based on the charity’s Talk PANTS campaign, with each letter of PANTS representing a rule that is supposed to teach children that certain parts of their body are private, that their body belongs to them, and that they should tell an adult they trust if they’re worried or upset.

The book tells the story of Pantosaurus, who gets a new pair of pants, and Dinodad tells him that they will give him special powers. Pantosaurus then experiences a problem at school and just as Dinodad told him, his super pants give him the power to speak up. An audio version of the book is set to be voiced by Game Of Thrones star Natalie Dormer, who is an NSPCC ambassador for Childline.

Research conducted by the NSPCC suggests that one in 20 children in the UK have been sexually abused, and through PANTS the charity said it is working to make sure all children have the vital language that they need to speak out to a trusted adult.

Margaret Gallagher, NSPCC service head of local campaigns, said: “This bright and playful picture book is perfect for reading with younger children and not only will they love Pantosaurus and his roarsome story, it’s also a fantastic tool for parents and carers to spark conversations with their little ones to help keep them safe, and talk about this difficult topic in an ageappropriate way.” The money raised through book sales will go towards helping the charity continue its fight to end child abuse.

Pantosaurus And The Power Of PANTS is on sale in selected Matalan stores or Matalan.co.uk for £6.99.

COMING SOON...

THE SOCIAL WORK STUDENT CONNECT HANDBOOK

This handbook, designed to cover everything a social work student needs to know - from applications, placements, and essays, to dissertations, and job hunting - is due out by the end of the year. Visit siobhanmaclean.co.uk to order your copy.

THE ANTI-RACIST SOCIAL WORKER

This is the story of an anti-racist campaign staged by social workers and allied health which encourages readers to consider their own possibilities for anti-racist action.

Edited by Tanya Moore and Glory Simango, this book will be released on 27th September, priced £14.99. Visit criticalpublishing.com and use code SW2021 for 20% off purchase.

DILEMMAS AND DECISION MAKING IN SOCIAL WORK

Written by Abbi Jackson, this collection of stories has been designed to help social workers work with dilemmas, weigh-up options, and make good decisions.

Release date is 12th October, priced £12.99. Visit criticalpublishing.com and use code SW2021 for 20% off purchase.

FOSTERING FOR ADOPTION: OUR STORY AND STORIES OF OTHERS

An ideal read for professionals seeking to understand the experience of the adopter more profoundly, as this book provides a detailed, personal account of every stage of the process. Release date is 11th October, priced £14.99. Visit criticalpublishing.com and use code SW2021 for 20% off purchase.